1. GPUG Membership Benefits Overview & Orientation
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By: Rich Beliveau GPUG Academy Director
Mar 9, 2016

2. Agenda About GPUG Member Programs Navigating GPUG.com website
Membership Options
Questions?

3. Who is GPUG?
Founded in 2006
The largest, independent group for users of Microsoft Dynamics® GP
Officially recognized by Microsoft with an Alliance Agreement
Over 5,000 organizations (25,000+ individual members)
Users
Microsoft
Partners

4. Why GPUG?
Learn about valuable Dynamics GP features that are sitting idle
You don’t know what you don’t know
Network with other users and share experiences
The GPUG Mission: Maximize value to individuals and companies using Dynamics GP.
The GPUG Vision:
To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics GP in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to see guidance on future development of Dynamics GP.
MISSION WILL BE UNREADABLE FROM BACK OF ROOM. TOO MUCH TEXT ON SLIDE.

5. What do GPUG Members do?
Learn
Connect
Share

6. What Types of Activities are There?
Learning
Events
Online Discussions
Educational Webinars
In Person Networking
Academy
Training
Over 500 Learning Opportunities & Educational Events Annually!

7. What Types of Webinars Are There?
Over 300 webinars a year, all recorded for access on-demand 24/7!
Workshop
Listen & Learn Presentations
Roundtable
Interactive Discussions
How2
Deep Dive
Conduit
Microsoft Feedback Session
Partner Showcase ISV Solutions Demo
Lunch & Learn
2nd Tuesday of each Month

8. How do I Learn From Others Like Me? Special Interest Groups (SIG)
23 SIGs By Role, Industry or Product…..
50+ Professionals
Financial Mania
Security & Audit
Ask the All Stars
HR/Payroll
SharePoint
Builder Monday
Leadership
SSRS Monday
Business Intelligence
MR & Forecaster Friday
Systems Administrators
Database Admin.
Multicurrency
Under 35
Developers Unite
New to GP
Upgrades
Distribution/Mfg.
Non-profit
Women in Dynamics
Field Services
Reporting

9. Looking for Education Quickly?
A series of related educational webinars on a specific topic(s)
within a short time frame!
Current Series:
Take 10 of 10 – Excel
1-2-3 Let's Get Started!
Previous Series:
Time to Upgrade
Excel Series
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 Webinar Launch Series

10. Attend a Local GPUG Meeting
Meet locally
Share globally
In Person Peer to Peer Networking
40+ Active Chapters in the U.S. & Canada
Dedicated Regional Chapter Communities Online
Boost Training and Professional Development
Increase your Dynamics GP Competencies
FREE Registration for Members

11. Where Can I Attend a Local GPUG Meeting?

12. Deep Dive Classroom Training
Online or Onsite Training
Live, hands-on training by expert instructors
Earn CPE Credit for all courses
50% Discount for GPUG Members

13. Looking for Career Development? Professional Certificate Programs!

14. Need CPE Credits?
GPUG Academy - Distance Learning Online Training GPUG Academy - Summit Pre-Conference Onsite Training GPUG Summit Conference - Sessions
Dynamic Communities is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:

15. GPUG Summit User Members Early Bird Registration Now Open ONLY $899!
What to Look Forward to at GPUG Summit 2016
200+ Breakout Sessions
Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More
Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers, including dedicated Networking Receptions
Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of Dynamics GP
Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff, & Microsoft MVPs, and GPUG All-Stars
Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community
Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits
Two Full Days of Pre-Conference Training hosted by GPUG Academy
And of course, a beautiful destination - Tampa!
User Members Early Bird Registration Now Open ONLY $899!

16. Got Questions About Dynamics GP?
An exclusive online community to connect you with other Dynamics GP Users.

17. GP SANDBOX
Ready to roll up your sleeves & dig in to the latest Dynamics GP code-base?
GP Sandbox provides GPUG Members a cloud-based site to test drive Dynamics GP 2015
Try out modules and features
Great place to try new configurations - without affecting your company's data

18. Share Your Knowledge. Hone Your Skills. Make a Difference!
Pay it Forward!
Share Your Knowledge. Hone Your Skills. Make a Difference!
Professional
Development
Career
Growth
Leadership
Skills

19. Numerous opportunities for professional development & career growth!
Why GPUG?
User driven to help grow your GP knowledge
Endless learning, education & networking opportunities
Largest Dynamics GP community by users for users
Unlimited Educational resources for your entire organization – one low fee!
Anonymous attendance to GPUG events – no outside solicitation or marketing.
Numerous opportunities for professional development & career growth!

20. How Much is a GPUG Membership?
Access to Live Webinars & Recorded Webinars
Free Registration to Chapter Meetings
Attend Special Interest Groups
Full Access to GPUG Discussion Boards
Earn CPE Credits
$200 Registration Discount to GPUG Summit
50% Discount on GPUG Academy Training Courses
And so much more!
A low cost resource for less than a typical consultant's fee for one day!

21. Help Build The GPUG Community! Member Get A Member Program
Refer other Dynamics GP Users to join
GPUG and get paid $50!

22. Some of the best lessons in life are learned from our peers
Some of the best lessons in life are learned from our peers. In your business, it’s no different!
Q & A

23. Who is Your GPUG Team? Bob Buresh Bob McAdam Delaney Freer
Rose Spitzer
Membership Manager
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Director
Program Coordinator
Chapter Coordinator
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