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Welcome to the Java User Groups Community
Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun.
The JUG Community is the meeting point for JUGs, helping promote the expansion of the worldwide Java Community. JUG leaders & members, from experts to Java newbies can share information about creating, joining and running a JUG. And because of a strong partnership between this JUGs Community and Sun Microsystems Developer Outreach, you'll also have direct access to Sun's speakers, latest information, giveaways and program personnel.
So, whether you're already part of a JUG, looking to join one, or if you're interested in creating your own local group, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Java User Groups Community!
Take a look at the JUGs Community Objectives, to learn how your JUG can benefit from participation in this community!
 JavaPolis Interview: Stephan Janssen
Juggy has blogged about his interview with Stephan, at JavaPolis. Stephan talks a lot about JUGs, the history of BeJUG, and gives hints for how to maintain a successful, independent group. Some good points on starting a steering group, maintaining continuity, neutrality, and importance of the English language for bridging communities.
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How to make a Successful Java User Group
After talking with JUG-Leaders all over the world, Egyptian JUG leader Ahmed Hashim suggests points on how to make a successful Java User Group on his blog "Ahmed's blog". If you have an inactive user group, or when you are going to establish a new user group, check out these tips.
(Oct 14, 2006)
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 James Gosling Videos for use by JUGs and Champions
The Java Champions project has begun posting a series of James Gosling videos recorded this year. Aaron Houston, Program Coordinator for JUGs and Java Champions, says "the idea is to 'Keep it Simple' and let the Java Champions (JC) and Java User Group Communities use these videos freely at their meetings and other activities to promote interest in Java." —
James Gosling
 Announcing Juggy
The JUGs community is proud to announce its new mascot: Juggy, the Java Finch. Read all about it here.
(Jun 23, 2005)
Java User Groups Wiki
Our wiki is a great way to promote your user group meetings and allow members to share valuable information. Currently the AustinJUG, BeJUG, JavaBahia, SanDiegoJUG, RichmondJUG, and SouJava projects are taking advantage of our wiki space.
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I love our community.
PJUG leader talks about his experience in creating this large JUG in India
Mayuresh Kadu, on his weblog, talks about how he created Pune Java User Group in India, and how important JUGs are to users.
Mayuresh shows how JUGs can help "geting people together using Java as a common point of interest. Get them to meet, discuss, make friends, bounce ideas and even pass on opportunities once in a while".
He also says that "personally, the benefit has been that i have made a large number of friends".
What's your experience with your JUG?
- Mayuresh Kadu
The Strength of Java Users Groups
Java Users Groups are a fundamental part of the Java Community. Spread all around the world, they are many times the closest link to developers and the true representatives of the community for local companies and governments. But are JUGs participating in the evolution of the Java technology? Can they be more effective for the benefit of all the Java world?
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