History

AUG Timeline

1996
Investment firm professionals from across the country gathered at Advent Software bi-annual conferences.  After realizing the productivity of the Special Interest Group conference sessions, a group of users determined it was time to create a network community for Advent users.  By forming such a group, they realized the value they could provide one another in sharing workflow issues & solutions, best practices, tips & tricks that could ultimately be passed to Advent as a unified voice.   

1997
In the fall of 1997, six independent Advent firms participated in a pre-conference meeting to determine the specific needs of a users group.  They formalized a mission statement, established focus groups, set an agenda for the upcoming year, and scheduled a meeting with Advent Software to inform them of their intentions to create an independent, non-profit, users group organization.   

1998
By spring, the Advent Users Group was officially established.  Bylaws were finalized, board members were selected, and the first AUG Board meeting was held the day before Advent’s Spring Conference.  Shortly after, the board decided to hire a part-time Executive Director.   

2001 to current
Since December 2001, the AUG Office has grown to include two full-time staff members, thus allowing the Advent Users Group to offer more organized events such as Member Meetings and conference calls.