The codezone.com site is a colaboration site for user groups. If you'd like to create a profile and join our group...the usergroup name is "evansvillednug" and the password is "please". Here is the blurb that was sent to me. I think that this site has a lot of good information and can be a good resource for our group. Enjoy.
Dear User Group Leader,
In partnership with INETA, we would like to announce the new release of the Codezone User Group Experience at Codezone.com! This release includes a Local/Regional Speaker’s repository, a Sponsorship repository, MS Learning Study Groups, and an upcoming release of a new Codezone User Group kit.
USER GROUP KIT
As part of this new release, we will open up a User Group Kit cycle pilot on the week of 4/24. This will allow you as a user group leader to order items for your user group meetings. The new functionality of the site lets you choose which things you are interested in - including books, software, hardware and promotional items. This will be a brief pilot lasting for only about a week so we can test out the functionality and make sure everything is in working order. All you need to do to take part in the pilot as a user group leader is make sure your group is listed on the site and the information is up to date. Once the order period opens, you will be able to access the kit on the User Group Tab. After this pilot, we will be opening up the next kit cycle in June, and after that every 3 months to provide you with valuable resources for your user group meetings.
SPEAKER REPOSITORY
To complement the INETA Speaker’s Bureau, we have built infrastructure to help support local and regional speakers. Encourage your local speakers to add themselves to the Speaker repository. Then other user group leaders in the area can connect with them and get them signed up to present at the meetings or community events. We know you can’t get a marquee INETA Speakers Bureau member every month so this is a great way to fill in those meeting schedules with great local or regional speakers.
SPONSORSHIP REPOSITORY
The Codezone Sponsorship repository is a place where you can connect with local sponsors for your events. Over the next few months, we will be working with our partners to get them signed up in Codezone so they can offer valuable resources and sponsorships. As a group leader, you can list information about what you are looking for from a sponsor, and also peruse offers from potential sponsors.
MICROSOFT LEARNING STUDY GROUPS
Do you have user group members studying for Microsoft Certifications? Study Groups will help them get there faster. We’ll help you organize study groups, appoint a leader, and receive support from Microsoft Learning.
Cracking the books in a group keeps people on track, and Microsoft Learning will also provide benefits like:
Help members upgrade their existing skills or add new ones – check out information about the next generation of certifications we’ve added this year!
QUESTIONS
Please visit Codezone today, to ensure that your User Group is listed and the data is accurate so that you can participate in the upcoming kit pilot. If your group is listed, but your leader has changed, please contact us at support@codezone.com to update your information.