Southern California MacFair 2004 Attendees Help Clean Up the Environment By Properly Disposing of Over Five Tons of Their Obsolete Electronic Equipment
Over 800 Macintosh enthusiasts descended on Cerritos College over three days this past weekend, November 12-14th for the Southern California MacFair 2004. It brought together 40 Mac related companies, 43 Mac seminars and 25 intensive Mac workshops. For the third year in a row, it was the largest Mac community get together in the southwest US
Norwalk, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2004 -- Over 800 Macintosh enthusiasts
descended on Cerritos College over three days this past weekend, November
12-14th for the Southern California MacFair 2004. It brought together 40 Mac
related companies, 43 Mac seminars and 25 intensive Mac workshops. For the third
year in a row, it was the largest Mac community get together in the southwest
US.
In addition, this year the Southern California MacFair 2004 made
arrangements to provide attendees free disposal of their old computer equipment
including monitors, CPU, fax machines, printers, servers, phone systems and
virtually any office electronics product. In two days, attendees disposed of
over 11,280 pounds of electronic waste.
"We are thrilled that SoCal
MacFair attendees properly disposed of over 5.5 tons of their obsolete
electronics and that their old Macs didn't end up in landfills," said Keith
Mueller, the show's organizer.
"I cleaned out my garage and disposed of
5 monitors, 6 computers, 6 printers, 2 faxes and a copier. I saved $150 in
disposal costs at the SoCal MacFair," stated Lance Handy, an attendee at the
event.
The hands on workshops were extremely popular and were taught by
some of the world’s most respected instructors. "Beverly Houwing's Adobe
Illustrator class was overwhelming. So much to digest and remember." stated Mark
Bausman of Font & Center Graphic Design "This has to be one of the best
hands on courses I have been to and that includes the ones I have attended at
Macworld!"
The seminars at the SoCal MacFair were enthusiastically
well-received "Our third year at the SoCal MacFair and its still the best Mac
event in Southern California. Specifically enjoyed Gordon Bell and his Prosoft
products which are life savers for Mac people" stated Charles Clark of Laguna
Woods. Dr. Murray Massin also of Laguna Woods commented on the Marilyn Miller
and the Mac Show "Don't miss it! You will enjoy an hour of fantastic clever
entertainment using David Pogue lyrics."
Exhibitors and Seminar
presenters were equally thrilled at the huge outpouring from the Mac
Community.
"The SoCal MacFair 2004 was a success for Fastmac on all
levels! Not only did we double our show sales expectations; we made contacts
that will be repeat customers. The attendees were all very passionate about
their Macs and were a pleasure to meet. Put us on next year's vendor list!"
stated Michael Lowdermilk of Fastmac.
"Even though our software tool is
geared more for a corporation or a software company the Southern California
MacFair 2004 resulted in a number of good leads. We spoke to a lot of great
people and felt it was time well spent for our company," said Redstone software
VP of Sales, John Brennan.
"SoCal MacFair is a class act! The fair was
professional and very well attended; an added plus was the quality of the
facilities, staff, and attendees in my workshops. Truly an excellent event! I
would definitely participate again!" commented Mike Descher, Apple consultant
and workshop trainer.
For more information on the Southern California
MacFair 2004, please go to www.macfair.org. Contact: Keith Mueller, Show Manager,
949-721-9280
Contact: Keith Mueller
Show Manager
Southern
California MacFair 2004
949-721-9280
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www.macfair.org
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