Mini’app’les hosts a variety of Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings each month. These are listed in alphabetic order. Click the Calendar link to verify the next scheduled meeting and location for each SIG. (For information on using, Apple’s iCal calendar app, see the Info page.)

1. FileMaker Pro SIG
   

2. 4th Thursday of month 6:30 PM
   

3. We answer questions on FileMaker Pro (Macintosh / Windows), work on Members current database problems, and talk about FileMaker both from a users and a developers point of view. Attendees FileMaker experience ranges from "never used the program" to "Advanced".
   

4. Location: Partners, 2250 Terminal Rd, Roseville
   

5. SIG Leader: Steve Wilmes, Steve Wilmes Consulting Inc. (651) 458-1513.
   

6. iWork/AppleWorks SIG

   

   
   

7. 1st Wednesday of month. Check the Calendar to verify time.
   

8. A group of users gathers to learn more about the various components of the Works programs: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, drawing, and painting. Attendees often come with questions about specific aspects of a problem they encountered while using one of the programs; the question/problem may be something one of us has experience with, or it may be a conundrum for all. We work together as we attempt to find a solution. The combined efforts may result in "aha" moments for us. We have fun working together on problems or simply exploring aspects of the programs we haven't used much.
   

9. Pam Lienke is shown in the photo leading the SIG with examples designing and editing brochures in iWork ’09. Discussion of formatting and editing features was lively with good questions and input from the members.
   

10. Location: Varies monthly. Check the Calendar to verify time and location.
    

11. SIG Leader: John Hunkins Sr. (651) 457-8949.
    

12. Mac Consultants SIG
    

13. 3rd Thursday of month 7:00 am
    

14. Mac Consultants get together for a for breakfast meeting. Topics include current trends, policies of service, and other relevant issues.
    

15. Location: Good Day Cafe, 5410 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley.
    

16. SIG Leader: Bob Demeules (763) 559-1124
    

17. OSX SIG

    

    
    

18. 1st Tuesday 7:00 PM
    

19. This meeting covers all aspects of the latest operating system for the Macintosh. All topics from basic to advanced are discussed with emphasis on the latest developments from Apple and other software and hardware developers.
    

20. In the photo Bruce Thompson and Ron Heck listen to Bob Demeules explain features of Snow Leopard, Apple’s current operating system.
    

21. Location: The Foundation, 311  7th Avenue North, Mpls.
    

22. SIG Leader: Bob Demeules (763) 559-1124.
    

23. Q&A SIG
    

24. 4th Monday of month. Check the Calendar to verify time.
    

25. Just bought a new Mac or using an older model that has been sitting around collecting dust for awhile? Maybe you
    

26. just picked up a used model and feel intimidated using it or are a long-time PC user who decided it is time to
    

27. switch to a Mac. Your level of expertise makes no difference at this SIG; from novice to advanced user, we
    

28. share our knowledge with one another. Come and share your questions and answers with us.
    

29. Location: Merriam Park Library, Marshall Ave. & Fairview Ave., St. Paul.
    

30. SIG Leader: Les Anderson, (651) 735-3953.
    

31. Twin Cities Photoshop User Group
    

32. 3rd Wednesday of every other month 6:30 PM  (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)
    

33. This meeting group is not a Mini’app’les Special Interest Group. It is listed for the benefit of Mini’app’les members. The TCPUG explores the growing field of digital photography's new equipment, technique, processing, and programming.
    

34. Location: MCAD - Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis
    

35. SIG Leader: Jeffrey Tranberry
    

36. VectorWorks/CAD SIG
    

37. 3rd Wednesday of month 7:00 PM
    

38. VectorWorks is an industrial strength CAD program. The focus of this meeting is on the architectural features of this program. However, it can also be used for drawing and designing anything. Files created with this are cross
    

39. compatible with AutoCad for the PC making this program extremely versatile.
    

40. Location: CJR Office, 4441 Claremore Drive, Edina.
    

41. SIG Leader: Charles Radloff, Architect (952) 914-1667.