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>I didn't see this in NY, but the PA .NET and SQL groups that meet in Malvern are excellent. I have no idea how the people who run those labs, etc. find the time to prepare for them and still make a living at a day job.

Meant to add one other thing - with some community Saturday events, the user group leaders poll the user group mailing list (attendees) to drive sessions and speakers. So the community definitely has a voice in those situations.