LESMUUG is recognized by a number of vendors and receives certain considerations. There is no quid pro quo per se. These considerations are unilaterally offered to qualifying user groups. Some vendors send us newsletters or other materials in the hope these will be shared with members or used to promote their products.
Publishers tend to be particularly generous. Reviews are here.
"The Lower East Side Mac Unix Users Group is an independent user group and has not been authorized, sponsored or otherwise approved by Apple Computer, Inc."