How do I start a SolidWorks user group in my area?
If there isn’t a SolidWorks user group in your area and you’d like to start one the first step is making sure you’re up to the challenge. Being a user group leader takes dedication, hard work, time and commitment. SolidWorks user group leaders are volunteers which means you have to have a desire to help others and a passion for the software. If you think this is you the next step is browsing the SWUGN website for information about setting up and the resources available to SolidWorks user groups. If you’ve made it this far you must be the right person for the job in which case the next step is contact the SWUGN representative in your area. If you’re in the eastern United States your SWUGN representative is me . If you’re not able to contact the SWUGN representative in your area you’ll want to talk with Richard Doyle, SolidWorks User Community Coordinator. SolidWorks user groups are a great way to meet new people, network, learn more about the software, become more involved in the SolidW