ASCIi Group

Meetings

Each month, we get together to do a little talking, a little show-and-tell, and sometimes even a little buying and selling

Below are the details of our meetings

Westside Meeting

17525 W Bell Rd
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Who:

This meeting is open to the public

It's great for first-time visitors
What:

Something for both beginners and intermediate users
- No question is too simple for the Q & A session
  
  Advanced questions are welcome too
- One of our members presents Site Seekers - showing interesting websites
- We usually have a presentation about software or hardware given by a fellow member
- We have a prize drawing for members
When:

First Saturday of every month
12:30 PM to 3:00 or 4:00
Where:

Word of Life Lutheran Church
17525 W Bell Rd
Surprise AZ
Directions:

- On Bell Rd
- Five miles W of Grand Ave
- (One mile W of route 303)
- On SW corner of 175th and Bell
- Across from Happy Trails

Central Meeting

3030 N 3rd St, Suite 1300
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Who:

This meeting is open to the public

It's great for both first-timers and old-timers
What:

Something for both beginners and intermediate users
- No question is too simple for the Q & A session
  
  Advanced questions are welcome too
- One of our members presents Site Seekers - showing interesting websites
- We usually have a software or hardware presentation given by a fellow member or a presenter scheduled by AZacc
- We have a prize drawing for members
When:

Second Saturday of every month
12:30 PM to 3:00 or 4:00
Where:

SCF (Abacus) Tower
3030 N 3rd St, Suite 1300
Phoenix AZ
Directions:

- Exit I-10 at 7th St
- Go 1.5 miles N to Earll Dr
- (1/4 mile N of Thomas Rd)
- Go 1/4 mile W to 3rd St
- SE corner of 3rd & Earll

Eastside Meeting

2625 W Baseline Rd
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Who:

This meeting has something for beginners but has appeal for intermediate users

It's a good place to push the envelope and advance yourself to a new level by getting real hands-on experience
What:

We have a Q & A session and a presentaion by one of the members

Attendees can bring their entire computer systems for help with hardware and software problems

So, whether you're a new computer user with a problem, an old pro with a lot to share, or someone in-between, you will be sure to get something out of this meeting

If you do bring equipment with which you are having difficulty, please be sure to bring everything that is needed to use it - cords, cables, keyboard, mouse, ...

Your best bet is to assume we will have nothing at the meeting
When:

Fourth Saturday of every month
12:30 PM to 3:00 or 4:00
Where:

University of Advancing Technology
2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe AZ
Directions:

- On Baseline Rd
- 1/2 mile W of I-10, on S side
- Across from Fry's Electronics
- Just E of 48th St (Phoenix)

Steering Committee Meeting

Who:

Anyone interested in helping to plan the next meeting or make suggestions about the direction of the group
What:

This meeting is all about the business side of the group

If you are a member and you are present for this meeting, you are part of the Steering Committee

The discussion includes what to show at the future meetings, and changes in the group's policies and procedures

It's not boring, as we often maintain a light, comfortable banter throughout the meeting
When:

Second Saturday of every month
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(immediately preceding the Central meeting)
Where:

SCF (Abacus) Tower
3030 N 3rd St
Map and Directions:

See Central Meeting above