Mark,
Sometimes you have to be patient. I believe our user group met for 5 years before we got anything back from them. I know our president at that time sent messages each year, so I figure that they just want to make sure you're an "established" group before committing resources. (A consistent newsletter and/or web-site can also make a difference.)

Rick

>>Have a look at Microsoft's MindShare user group pages. If you register your group there then people looking for a user group can find you. Also, Microsoft will send quarterly goodie boxes - stuff like T-shirts and sample software that can be given away at meetings.
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>I wish. I registered our group over a year ago and have not heard a peep from them yet, much less receive a goodie box.