This document is a 1988 collection of newsletters from various Digital Equipment Computer Users Society (DECUS) Local User Groups (LUGs). It serves as a resource for LUG leaders, offering guidance on newsletter production, LUG management, and fostering a sense of community. The compendium includes:
- Organizational Structure: Details about the National LUG Council (NLC) and the six regions across the U.S.
- Newsletter Best Practices: Tips for editors on content creation, layout, funding, and duplication.
- Technical Support: Information on DECUS resources such as the All-in-One communication system (DCS), SIG tapes, and regional seminars.
- Regional Highlights: Sectional breakdowns for Central, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, South, Southwest, and West regions, including contact lists for coordinators and LUG chairs.
- Sample Content: Excerpts and articles from specific LUG newsletters, showcasing meeting notices, technical Q&A, and project updates.