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The Friedman Corporation User Group gives its members a strong
voice in the direction and enhancement of Friedman system software
and services. It also provides a wide range of business and personal
benefits, including:
- Access to the ideas, challenges and experiences of hundreds
of other Friedman system users.
- An annual conference tailored to your informational and educational
needs centered on your business concerns.
- Special interest groups to focus on the needs of a specific
industry, application area or geographic region.
- A complete membership directory to provide information for
networking with other users sharing your business needs and interests
relating
to the Friedman system.
Membership in the Friedman Corporation User Group helps maximize
the productivity of your Friedman system software-and ensures your
software investment for the future. For more information, please
visit the user group website at www.friedmanusers.org.
Friedman Corporation User Group Quick Facts
Purpose
The Friedman Corporation User Group was founded in 1989 to provide
a support network for system users, and to generate a cooperative
environment with Friedman Corporation for the continued development
and enhancement of Friedman software applications and services.
The Friedman Corporation User Group aims to create an ongoing forum
for education, discussion and problem solving through its meetings,
publications and services.
Member Qualifications
Membership in the Friedman Corporation User group is limited to
those companies that own and use Friedman software products. A
special category of Associate Members includes organizations or
individuals who support Friedman software and have been approved
by the Board of Directors. Membership dues are collected annually
at the time of the conference.
Annual Conference
The Friedman Corporation User Group holds an annual conference in
the spring of each year. This three-day meeting includes educational
sessions, product demonstrations, group discussions, social activities
and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of the Friedman
system users. Each year, the conference features an extensive schedule
of both technical and management-related sessions led by Friedman
Corporation personnel, industry experts, system users, and independent
vendors. Session topics are selected by the board to best reflect
the interest of user group members. The conference also allows special
interest groups to meet and exchange ideas and information.
Newsletter
The Friedman Corporation User Group publishes a newsletter that
is distributed to members to keep them informed of group activities
and provide updates on user group requirements. The newsletter
is also a forum for members to exchange tips and suggestions about
using the Friedman system.
Requirements
Each year the Friedman Corporation User Group complies and submits
to Friedman its list or requirements detailing user-requested changes
and additions to the system. These requirements are given priority
attention by Friedman Corporation, and progress on their resolution
is monitored and reported to the membership. Modification Database
In 1995, the user group board established a database made up of
modifications and technical tips contributed by Friedman system
users to be shared with other group members.
Board of Directors
The Friedman Corporation User Group Board of Directors is elected
by the membership at he annual conference. The board consists of
a chairman, elected for a one-year term, and four directors, each
elected for a two-year term. Two directors are elected each year
on rotating basis. In addition, the board includes the previous
chairman for a period of two years, liaison from Friedman Corporation
and a group administrator, appointed by the chairman.
Bylaws
The Friedman Corporation User Group has established bylaws that
detail group objectives, membership requirements, election policies,
meeting and committee procedures, and a code of ethics. A copy
of the current bylaws is available upon request.
Membership Directory
Members can choose to be listed in the Friedman Corporation User
Group directory. The directory details company demographics, nature
of business operations and Friedman system applications used. The
directory helps to encourage networking, sharing of ideas, discussion
of requirements and formation of special interest groups among
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