1. GPUG Membership Benefits Overview & Orientation
By: Bob Buresh GPUG Membership Manager
Connect Learn Share
December 17, 2015
Broadcasted Live Monthly: Next Webinar Scheduled for 1/21/16 @ 11:30 am EST

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

4. 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 5,700 organizations (25,000+ individual members)
Users
Microsoft
Partners

5. 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.

6. What do GPUG Members do?
Learn
Connect
Share

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

8. 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

9. How do I Learn From Others Like Me? Special Interest Group (SIG)
15 SIG’s By Role, Industry or Product…..
Ask the All Stars
New to GP
Builder Monday
Reporting
Business Intelligence
Security & Audit
Database Admin./Developers
SharePoint
Distribution/Mfg.
Systems Administrators
Financial
Upgrading
HR/Payroll
Women in Dynamics
MR & Forecaster Friday

10. Looking for Education Quickly?
A series of related educational webinars on a specific topic(s)
within a short time frame!
Current Series:
Year End
10 of – GPUG All Stars Edition
Microsoft EDU Series
GPUG Summit 2015 Top Series
Previous Series:
1-2-3 Let's Get Started!
201 Beyond the Basics

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

12. Where Can I Attend a GPUG Chapter Meeting?

13. 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

14. SAVE 10% on Academy Distance Learning in December
Enhancing professional growth and development is the best investment you can make for your organization.
Save 10% on all Distance Learning Academy class registrations purchased in December 2015.
•Learn from industry experts without the need for travel
•Study more than just core concepts and learn real-world best practices
•Many classes leverage hands-on and interactive virtual training environments
•Earn CPE credits
Visit for a full listing of available classes and dates.
Use the Coupon Code: Academy10 to receive your 10% discount on every Distance Learning Academy class registration purchased in the month of December This coupon code is only valid for distance learning classes open for registration during the promo period.
Budget for 2016!

15. Looking for Career Development? Professional Certificate Programs!

16. 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:

17. What to Look Forward to at Summit 2016
Early Bird
Registration Now Open!
Network with over 1300 of your peers!
$200 Summit Registration Discount to GPUG Members!
Largest Conference dedicated solely to Dynamics GP End Users!
What to Look Forward to at Summit 2016
200+ Breakout Sessions
Inspiring Keynote Speaker
Two Full Days of Pre-Conference Training hosted by GPUG Academy
Dedicated Networking Receptions
Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More
Buzzing Expo Hall
Access to Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff & MVPs
Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community
Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits
And of course, a beautiful Convention Center with a view of Tampa Bay!

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Why GPUG? Share Ideas & Solutions Solve Issues/ Get Ideas
Strategic
Tactical
Share Ideas & Solutions
Solve Issues/ Get Ideas
Professional
Personal
Network With Your Peers
Community/Self Improvement

22. 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!

23. December Membership Offer
16% Discount for New GPUG user members signing up in December
Coupon code: 16for2016
Sign in to
Click on “Become a Member”
Choose the GPUG membership and follow the prompts
Enter coupon code 16for2016 to get the 16% discount
Offer expires 12/31/15
For Net New Memberships only, Promo Not Valid for Membership Renewals

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

25. 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

26. Introducing Your GPUG Team!
Bob Buresh
Kim Peterson
Delaney Freer
Rose Spitzer
Bryan Erstad
Membership Manager
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Director
Program Coordinator
Chapter Coordinator
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Member Recruitment
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S WEBINAR!!