Conferences
The Annual Southwest Computer Conference
Next year’s event will be held June 3, & 5, 2011 at the beautiful Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, in San Diego.
There will be a special field trip on Thursday, 6/2.
The following information was from the 2010 conference, and is subject to change for 2011.
The $75 early-bird registration fee includes two meals. As sponsors are confirmed, additional meals will be provided within the registration fee. From May 16 through the conference, registration will be $100. Register by March 15 and you will be entered in a special drawing to receive a nifty prize.
The room rate this year is $99 (down from $119), single or double occupancy. The rate is valid from May 30 through June 8. Don’t forget to make your reservations by May 1. Reservations may be made by calling 800.772.8527 or 619.291.7131 and identifying yourself as an attendee. Or you may access our portion of the T&C website at http://tinyurl.com/ydp3reb By staying at the host hotel you are automatically entered into a special drawing to receive one of your conference nights FREE! Discounted parking is $4 for both hotel & local guests.
A special night out has been planned for Thursday, June 3. We will be taking the trolley to Old Town for an on-your-own walking tour of this historic location with dinner at one of the restaurants.
The team is working to make this another great conference and bring you the latest technology information. These are some of the workshop presentations that have been scheduled:
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Brain Games
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How to organize your digital photos
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A panel on creating videos
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How to use Picasa
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Time Management (one of the most popular 2008 workshops – back by popular demand)
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Mac
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Linux
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The I’s – Parts 1 & 2
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Social Networking
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Insight into Photography with Rick Edwards, A.R.P.S. Rick is working on becoming a Full Fellow and will debut a new CD of his photos at SW20
Don’t forget about the Digital Photo Contest! There will again be four categories: Animals, Digital Art, Nature / Landscape & People.
You will find the conference registration form & Digital Photo Contest guidelines at www.theswcc.org. They are also attached.
We look forward to seeing you in June at Southwest 2010!
APCUG
The Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG) web site may be reached here: www.apcug.net
The APCUG Regional Conference for Region 9 will be held at the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) in Mesa, AZ on February 20-21, 2010. More details as they become available.
The planning committees meet monthly and anyone wishing to serve on a committee may volunteer by contacting Bob Nixon(bobnixon@prodigy.net).
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