The iWork/AppleWorks Special Interest Group (SIG) will become the Mac Applications (MacApps) SIG on June 2. iWork and AppleWorks are not being abandoned! They will remain part of the MacApps SIG and be highlighted in occasional presentations.

The MacApps SIG will be much more than iWork and AppleWorks. It will include the iLife applications and other software such as Bento, Photoshop Elements, Mail, and Safari. Although the floor will be open to questions about any Mac-related topic, each MacApps SIG meeting will focus on one particular application.

The MacApps SIG has been scheduled in the time slot previously occupied by the iWork/AppleWorks SIG:  the first Wednesday of each month. Locations may vary so check the Calendar.

1. The first MacApps SIG meeting is scheduled for June 2 at 6:30 pm. Bruce Thompson will show us how to make use of the capabilities of iPhoto. It will be at the Southdale Library
   

1. The second MacApps SIG meeting is set for July 7 at 6:30 pm . The topic and location is yet to be determined.
   

Topics for future meetings, including iWork and AppleWorks, have yet to be scheduled.

Note that the MacApps SIG meetings occur on Bakers Square’s Pie Rush Wednesday. As long as the Bakers Square promotion lasts we can continue our discussions informally, and devour free pie at Bakers Square after meetings. [Note that a purchase (e.g. coffee or beverage) is required for the free pie.]

As we embark on this new effort, we need folks to step forward to help make it a success. We need a SIG Leader to identify people from both outside and inside the club who can inform us about the capabilities of applications for the Mac. We also need folks who are experts (remember that an expert is someone who knows just a tiny bit more than most of the rest of us) and are willing to share their knowledge and experience with us. Please let SIG Director Kevin Strysik or any other member of the Board of Directors know you are willing to assist in this endeavor. Together we can become more productive, knowledgeable, and efficient in the use of our Macs; and have fun in the process.

submitted by Harry Lienke