 The
Windows
Media User’s Group (WMLA) is a large
1200-member group located in Los Angeles, and is
focused on supporting Digital Media
Professionals in the greater Los Angeles region.
WMLA becomes the first Digital Media user group
awarded membership into the Culminis Alliance
Program. Started in 1998, WMLA meets the 3rd
Wednesday of the month on the UCLA Campus, where
members discuss topics such as Microsoft WMV-HD
and Windows Media 9 Series technology.
We are also
very pleased to welcome the 11,000 member
WindowsBBS
Group from |
Malta.
WindowsBBS is a Microsoft forums-based group:
discussion topics include Windows operating
systems, and networking & security issues. The
site is staffed by volunteers, a number of whom
are Microsoft MVPs in various technologies.
Last but not
least, the
Network Users Group of Anchorage was the
last member to be also accepted this month. They
are 75-members strong group, comprised of and
focused toward network technicians,
administrators, and professionals. The
organization’s goal is to offer their members
support, continuing education, and training.
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Culminis
Executive Director, Dave Sanders, is in
Amsterdam during Tech•Ed
Europe, meeting with several key players in the
international development arena. Several Member
Organization leaders have dedicated time and
resources to meet with Dave Sanders to solidify
the Culminis Alliance Europe. |
The following
five countries currently have representatives
meeting with Dave: France, Greece, Italy, Malta,
and the Netherlands.
Over the next
8 to 12 months, the Culminis Alliance Europe
will be in beta mode while the necessary
resources are identified and developed. During
beta mode, European groups are allowed to join
with the understanding that full benefits will
not be offered until the full launch of the
program in Europe. Until that launch date, dues
will not be charged. |