For 5 years I ran an ACT Users Group in my hometown of Boca Raton, FL. It was a fun – although time intensive – endeavor. The meetings were typically attended by 25-50 “ACT Fanatics” who welcomed the chance to learn more about ACT as they munched on cookies. Currently I run a Virtual Act Users Group.
As much as I enjoyed the personal interaction with ACT Users, last year I decided to move the Users Group to a Virtual location for a variety of reasons:
- Virtual meetings allow me to invite speakers from across the country
- Users can attend the meetings from any location; they do not have to be located in South Florida
- By spending less time carting equipment and I have more time to focus on content that will benefit the attendees.
The response to the Virtual ACT Users Group has been great. Attendees log into the meeting from their computers, and hear the presentation using the conference call number that I provide. I try to provide ample time for general questions at the end of each meeting which I think is a highlight for many of the ACT Users in attendance.
I wrack my brain coming up with topics of general interest for the ACT population. Recent topics included linking ACT to a PDA, upgrading to a newer version of ACT, and methods for keeping your ACT contact information up to date.
If you’d like more information about the Virtual ACT Users Group, please contact us or visit the User Group website!
