CUE Membership is open to anyone, of any age or level of computer experience. There is nobody too young, or young-at-heart, that would not benefit from a membership to our group. As with all other user groups, our motto is 'User Helping User', no matter who that user may be.
Membership Benefits
A major benefit of membership is the chance to participate in any of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that provide an educational and training resource for members.
SIGs...
...meet separately from the General meeting throughout the month.
...encourage "drop in" attendance by our members.
...can be formed by members if there is enough interest in a topic.
Non-members are always welcome to visit and participate in SIG meetings. We hope you will discover the great value of becoming a member and enjoying all the benefits listed on this page. Annual dues are only $25, which helps pay for the rental of meeting space, the newsletter, and any special equipment used by the SIGs or the group in general.
Horizons is our monthly publication, filled with interesting and informative articles written by members, or received from our fellow APCUG groups. Check it for upcoming meetings, special events, and SIG schedules and updates. All members are welcome to contribute computer-related news and articles for publication..
Free Door Prizes
From time to time, vendors make available copies of software, books, and other valuable products to CUE as door prizes. These are given away at either a regular monthly meeting, as part of a product presentation by the vendor, or at a SIG meeting. There is no charge to participate in these raffles.
Our Library of books, interactive CDs and videotapes covers a wide range of topics, and is free to members to use.
Dues
Annual base dues for membership in Computer Users of Erie is $20.00 per year. Your membership includes access to ALL CUE meetings and SIGs, vendor presentations, our annual summer Picnic, and other member benefits as listed above or added from time to time.
You will receive your monthly newsletter via electronic delivery, e-mailed direct to you each month, in Adobe Acrobat format.
This is a FAMILY membership; anyone who resides in the household of the primary member may use the membership at any time.
Newsletter Delivery Options
As noted above, normal newsletter delivery each month is an e-mailed PDF file. However, there are several options available to you concerning the delivery of your issues.
For those of you wishing to receive your monthly issue of Horizons as a printed hardcopy via US Mail, we have that option available to add to your membership. However, due to the rising postage costs to mail the issues to you, we are asking a $10 additional fee per year. This would make your base membership dues $30 annually.
If you prefer, you may receive your monthly issue as a printed hardcopy, but pick it up at the monthly General CUE meeting, rather than having it mailed to you. This will allow you to have it in printed form, but saves you the extra fee for postage per year. In this case, your annual dues remains the basic $20 per year.
BE SURE to indicate your newsletter delivery preference on your membership form, in the space provided. And don't forget your email address, if you choose the default delivery option.
Student Special
Being a student can often times mean sticking to a strict budget. CUE is aware of that, and wants to help by offering a membership discount to those of you who are pursuing an academic career.
Anyone who is a registered student at any academic facility qualifies for this discount. However, you must provide proof of enrollment at that facility that verifies your status as a student (i.e., student ID card, or in the case of some high schools, a copy of your most recent report card will suffice).
The base price for a Student membership will be $15 per year for electronic newsletter delivery, or $25 per year if you wish US Mail delivery. You may wish to also pick your printed copy up at the meetings, thus saving the extra $10 fee. Be sure to let us know your wishes.
How to Join
To join the Group, download our membership form, then print and fill out the application. Enclose a check or money order payable to Computer Users of Erie in the amount designated on the form for membership dues, and mail both to the address below.
Computer Users of Erie
P.O. Box 8941
Erie, PA 16505-0941
A subscription to the e-mail delivery newsletter is included with each membership. You will receive each issue as it is published to your Inbox. There is also the option to receive the monthly issues via US Mail. However, these are a black and white printing, while the electronic version is in full color. Please indicate your choice on the membership form. If you choose the electronic format, be sure to include your email address.
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