Benefits of Membership in the San Diego Computer Society

• Affordable Internet Access - via SmartCities. Available to SDCS Members at special rates.
• SDCS is a Member of CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, which allows discounts on A+ or N+ Certification Final Tests to become Certified in the field of Computer Technology.
• SDCS and their Special Interest Group (SIG) User Groups have monthly meeting Presentations by Vendors and our Members on the latest Software Programs and Hardware Technology.
• Access to Computer User Groups and their Members around the World by being a Member of the Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG).
• Obtain User Group discounts from Vendors for purchase of their Products, such as, Software Programs and the latest in various Hardware items, Wireless applications, etc.
• School Assist Programs ran by SDCS Member Volunteers to create planning, determine hardware and all material requirements, then directing the efforts to install cabling and specific equipment to get Internet connections into various local schools.
• SDCS is partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to support and help the needs of County operated schools on a volunteer basis.
• SDCS Web site for communicating actives, program information, Officers in charge, Committees for Membership, evaluation and review results of Software/Hardware from Vendors, Announcements, etc.
• SDCS and Special Interest Groups are available to specialize in certain areas of interest during various weekly meetings each month and one can network with very knowledgeable members for solutions to problem.
• Able to attend Special Conferences, such as, the Southwest User Group Conference held in San Diego each year and attends the APCUG Annual Fall Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada each year.
• Enjoy and be part of the SDCS Annual Holiday Party where members bring food to share together and have the opportunity to obtain various Vendor Products, such as, Software programs, Hardware, etc. through ticket drawings and auctions.
• Great contact source for Members dealing in all areas of Computer Technology to resolve question or arrive at solutions to a problem encountered.
• Based upon all of the items you will get the greatest bargain today by Signing up to SDCS as a New member at the special price of $30.00 per year online at our Web site or by separate Application for a Check of Cash.
• Rooms available in Linda Vista for weekly and monthly meetings.
• High overall Liability Insurance coverage for SDCS Board members, the members of different SIGs? and the membership.
• Internship Programs are available in many different areas for Individuals by various Partnering Groups, which allows one to gain real world experience.
• Involvement in various Community Service programs i.e. the Digital Divide by utilizing Partnering Groups associated with SDCS, such as, National City Adult School, the San Diego Futures Foundation, etc.