PATROL User Group (PUG) Details PUG Benefits Establish channels for the education and communication of information Conduct activities concerned with the development and exchange of information Encourage and strengthen the participation of all users Promote PATROL Provide a forum for the promotion of excellence in information processing PUG Requirements Meet IRS, state and local requirements for the creation of a new business Elect a board of directors Notify BMC Software of changes to the User Groups Board of Directors so that contact information is kept up-to-date Operate as a "Not-for-Profit" business Support from BMC Software To support the development and productivity of PUGs, BMC Software will provide: Funding for meeting expenses (up to four quarterly meetings a year) BMC Software speakers Updated meeting dates and agendas on the BMC Software Web site as well as a link to User Group Web sites A Newsletter template