With the last manager leaving the area, I offered and recently became co-manager of the Central PA Flash User Group (CPFUG). Frankly, based on the last few meetings, CPFUG was dying, but I hope it’s something I can help reverse. I’m not much for managerial positions (especially with my time about to be soaked up by a new baby next month), but my time attending FlashCodersNY meetings made me appreciate the wealth of a dedicated user group community.

I have a few ideas that I hope can help spurn interest, but I also hope to reach out to the local Flash/Flex community and determine what it is that would make the meetings more valuable.

To start, we’re moving our meeting location–and considering a revolving meeting place. In the past, meetings have been held at JPL and PSECU. I don’t know about you, but by the end of the day, I’m not interested in sitting in another meeting room, and I think a casual setting’s just the right place.

Our next meeting is scheduled for 6-8pm today at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg (upstairs). We’re going to start a series of meetings covering “Actionscript 3.0 Animation: Making Things Move!” by Keith Peters. Attendance is free, though you’re encouraged to bring a copy of the book and a laptop with Flash installed (if you have either).

Also, feel free to bring Flash-related questions or suggestions you may have for group. Hope to see you there!