OCUG – Our Computer Users Group, begins to come together in Washington, DC as Colleagues from the Offices of USNews & World Report Magazine. For lack of a better name, "OCUG" sums it up!

Colleagues with homelands and cultural backgrounds as varied as America, Egypt, France, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong

OCUG becomes ICUG – "Personal Yet Professional"

ICUG Founder Travels to Hong Kong, Macao, Japan and Korea - Tour of Historic Sung Dynasty Village (see photos on the Web Site), Temples, Star Ferry, Hydor-foils, Shopping and Victoria Peak are but a few sights

Navigating the World via MCI Mail - Like Marco Polo, Frank Vautier, our resident Telcom Ghuru, helps ICUG reach out across the World using Telecommunications to send Messages to Members in Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Far East

Eastern Visitors to ICUG Washington, DC – Jennifer, Swee Lan, Michelle (Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines)

Waterfront Beach House to Annapolis, Maryland Condo for ICUG Office

Overseas ICUG Members Making Plans to Visit USA– Poh Leng, Linda Wee, Marietta Vicente (Malaysia & Philippines)

Native American "Wisdom Keepers" – Annapolis Boat Show and Roger IronCloud and Sunny Hill

ICUG goes to South Dakota in search of Anne Fallis, SysOp of the Dakota BBS

NAPLPS Graphics – Teaching Traditional Native American Indian Art to Youth using Telecommunications on the South Dakota Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations

ICUG’s 1^st Newsletter Project – Freehand, Laser Paint, QuarkXrpress all come together for Weekend Marathon Journalistic undertakings that grow to a 73 Page Newsletter!

ICUG Highlights features "Washington Faces" - Doan, Susie, Dwight, Nancy, Carlos and Marcia

Tim Byers’ Marathon Ride for Muscular Schlarosis Benefit

ICUG Cofounder Jessica discovers the Front Door telecommunications software package, and that opens the door to Fido Net, InterNet and Worldwide Echo (Chat) Conferences –

"Hey, Folks we’re on the Internet in 1991!"

ICUG meets Mark Prado, SysOp of the Perm Man Net BBS

• Mark Prado – a True Rocket Scientist, Visionary and Humanitarian
• PermManNet becomes ICUG’s Hub for Echo Conference Mail – Indian Affairs and Asia Link Echos

SysOp Tiwa Jennings – of "The Reservation" BBS in Connecticut - Tiwa is the Creator of the Indian Affairs Echo Conference on FidoNet!

ICUG Sponsored Native American Indian Literature Series

• Leaders, Holy Men, Orators, Statesmen & Women – Sitting Bull, Chief Dan George, Black Elk

BoardWatch Magazine features articles on Anne Fallis’ Dakota BBS and Ron "Frosty" Deere’s Igloo BBS in Canada

ICUG's DC Team "Goes Fishing!" - at my BeachHouse in Annapolis, Maryland such distinguished Anglers as Marcia, Susie, Willie, Jessica and Yours Truly, take up Rod & Reel and Cast in the Chesapeake Bay. The highlight of the day was seeing Sharks in the Chesapeake!

ICUG journeys via Telcom, to Florida to visit Indian Affairs Members – Robert Dempsey, (SysOp) Eagle Eyes (Co-SysOp) and David Goyette (AIM Activist Member) at one of the biggest BBSs – "The ….."

ICUG journeys via Telcom, to Michigan to visit Indian Affairs Member – Mark Paul at The Lighthouse BBS

ICUG visits and SysOps in Canada, California, Texas, Colorado, New Jersey and Montana to establish Network associations with the Online Community

ICUG Co-founder Jessica Designs and Creates a Native American Calender with Pow Wows, Seasons, Historical Dates and Tribal Events. Anne Fallis lends her Expertise and acts as Consultant to the Project.

Spotlight's on ICUG Members in London, Malaysia, France, Japan and the Philippines

Anne Fallis makes the trek from Plains of South Dakota to visit Washington, DC.

• From the Carnige International Foundation for Peace to the Offices of US News & World Report to meet and greet Jessica Miller, Bianca Floyd, Elisabeth Aviles, Susie Jimenez and myself. "American East Meets West"
• Anne brings a Representative from the Chyenne Nation -
• Anne Fallis develops one of the first Online Shopping ventures, as she offers Greeting Cards for Sale Online from the Native American Artist Lori Two Bulls - see Lori's Crads in the ICUG Art Gallery

ICUG Designs Logos, Labels and Posters for Saif's Deli here in Washington, DC and for his Bermuda Store. Sweatshits, Carrot Cake and Events feature ICUG handiwork

ICUG attends and participates in The Black Family Reunion on the Mall, Washington, DC

ICUG attends Kwaanza Celebrations at Howard University

Hispanic Focus - ICUG attends Hispanic Day Celebrations and Festival, on the Mall in Washington, DC

• Washington's fastest growing Community, includes people from Mexico, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, British Honduras and all places in Central and South America

ICUG develops Computer Training for Members from El Salvador - Francisco Sanduvol, Rina and Ana. Elisabeth Aviles lends her Translation Skills.

The Great Wall BBS in Beijing, CHINA - From Washington, DC, via Shanghai Net, I connect directly with the Great Wall, and talk to the SysOp there.

Contact Frank Nash, who was the Proposal Writing "Genius" from the Y.O.U. (Youth Organizations United) era! Frank volunteers his expertise and counsel for future ICUG planned projects

Y.O.U Revisited - Russell Means and Dennis Banks of founders of American Indian Movement - A.I.M.

4Youth *Actors and Activists- James Olmos (Miami Vice, BladeRunner), Ice-T (Rapper & Movies), Paul Rodriges (Comedian & TV Star), Musicians for Peace

Native American Renaissance - ThunderHeart (Dennis Banks) and Last of the Mohicans (Russell Means)

Founding of Native Net - Indian Affairs Echo Members come together to start a new worldwide Network

Bianca Floyd - Author and Genealogist joins ICUG on FidoNet.

• Refers Michelle Wilson for in the Office Training on Telecommunications and Front Door

Mark Prado Invites ICUG to join the International Development Group

• The Baobob BBS, SysOp Bob Barrad - Designed with an African Flavor and Motif

AfriCare House - Located here in Washington, DC, Africare House was developed to put for the interests of Developing African Nations here in the USA. It's Board of Directors features such notables and Kenneth Kaunda and other former African Presidents and VIPs.

• Jean Denis, VP of Africare House, contacts ICUG to offer a contract to install a LAN Network for Africare House. Working with a Budget of $90,000.00, his referral comes after he is impressed with the Computer savvy of Bianca Floyd and Michelle Wilson, both of who do Freelance work for Africare House. ICUG develops a strategy to consider this business Proposal. The ICUG DC Team prepare with Doan Vu, our Resident Networking Specialist, and members Michael, Jessica, Bianca Susie and Michelle, to do a group project.

ICUG Sponsors Native American Indian Heritage Poster Series - To Preserve History and Heritage for All Generations to Come - Legendary Sioux Chief Sitting Bull "Tatanka Iyotake" is the first in the Series.

• Follow the Web Link and See the Online Gallery featuring the ICUG NAIH Posters from the Series

ICUG goes Live on Radio Show - for the Annual Two Worlds Marathon on Florida's Radio Station

• ICUG Cofounder Jessica Miller is Interviewed Live On the Air by Radio personality Jacob "Eagle Eyes" - Jessica pledges a $50.00 cash contribution to the Marathon, as well as donating Free Full Color Posters from the NAIH Poster Series for all Callers who match the ICUG $50. Pledge!

Hong Kong Focus on ICUG Members -

• Marietta Vicente - Editor and Organizer - TNB's Most Outstanding Coordinator
• Marifel V. Gran - Secretary of SURWOC

Washington, DC Focus on ICUG Members -

• Doan Vu "Discovers America!" - from Vietnam to Washington, DC Shores

• Frank Vautier's Award Winning Cat - Featured in Cat Fancy Magazine

ICUG invited to become Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia Online Network Hub for Native Net

ICUG elected for Official Native Net Newsletter

Rhea Constosillos of Greece - ICUG Designs a Presentation Cover for Rhea

Anthony Fields, Education Specialist, Martial Arts Instructor turns to ICUG Team to put his Organization Online and Develop his new Business Venture

Susie Jimenez has her 1^st Craft Show Debut - ICUG helps her Design, Scan and Print her Native American Handmade Jewelry Catalog featuring her line of Q Designs Earrings and DreamCatchers

Maga WiseCarver (Cherokee Name) aka Mark Paul, SysOp of the famous Michigama House BBS (Cherokee for Michigan House BBS) joins the ICUG Team

The Great Americans Educational Multimedia Computer Program is Developed and Released

• by Maga WiseCarver, programmed in Visual Basic, this Multimedia Program features Native American Indian historic figures from all Tribes and Nations. Photos, and Drawings are matched with Text narratives to provide a computer experience that "brings history to life!"

ICUG Washington, DC develops the Bill Pickett Poster in collective Online effort with Maga WiseCarver in Michigan and Vernon Jordan in Walla Walla, Washington

Maga WiseCarver introduces ICUG at the Michigan Native Center - ICUG sends Free Color Posters and Program information that is made available to Attendees.

ICUG Washington, DC develops the Chief Dan George Poster in collective Online effort with Maga WiseCarver in Michigan. Concept, Design and Artwork by Michael, and Text supplied by Maga.

Maga's Quest - leaving his high paying job as a Programmer for Ford Motor Company, Maga decides to Travel the North American Continent and Visit all Native Reservations in the USA and Canada. His Cherokee Roots, Hunting, Trapping, Boating and Wildlife Trail Skills, will see him through on this Adventure of a Lifetime

The ICUG Native American Indian Heritage Poster Series grows to include -

ICUG NAIH Color Posters are sent out Free to Members Worldwide

Laura Bashlor, a Michigan K-12 Grade Elementary School Teacher is referred to ICUG by Maga WiseCarver before his leaving to travel around the country. Laura uses the ICUG Posters in her Public School Classroom to teach Native American Indian History and Heritage.

ICUG visits Turtle Island BBS in Texas - SysOp, Two Braids

First American Turtle Island Cable Television Show from Texas, features ICUG NAIH Posters!

ICUG joins World Film Echo Conference on FidoNet

ICUG joins worldwide Asian Link Echo Conference on FidoNet - Sue Mathews, Moderator

Philippine Focus on proposed ICUG Computer Training Center

Asian Link Echo Conference connects The Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore & USA

Dr. Chin-Hua Wang - from Shanghai, China Shores to Washington, DC, USA

• Traditional Eastern Medicine, Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gung for Health
• Acupunture, Stress Reduction & HIV Research

ICUG Team heads for Ocean City, MD for Rest & Relaxation!

• Feeding Live Buffalo at the Cheyenne Trading Post - with Owner Gene Shannendoah
• On the Ocean City Boardwalk
• ICUG Team meets Popeye the Sailor! * The Cartoon character comes to Life!

Jessica Miller, SysOp of The 37^th Chamber of Shaolin BBS - Washington, DC

ICUG's Tribute to Wing Chun Kung Fu and Shaolin Martial Arts

ICUG's Program travels to 7 Cities Trip to China -

• ICUG Cofounder Jessica accompanies Dr. Chi-hau Wang to Japan and China
• Jessica and Dr. Wang arrive in Tokyo, Japan
• Jessica and Dr. Wang arrive in Shanghai, China
• See the Photo Tour of the 7 Cities with Jessica and Dr. Wang

ICUG meets Youth for Understanding International - International Exchange Organization

Sacheen Littlefeather in San Francisco, California -

• American Indian AIDS Institute in San Francisco

ICUG International Members Quests -

• Rokiah in Kuala Lumpur

• Agnes in Singapore
• Poh Leng in New Zealand
• Su Kim of Korea

Washington, DC New Member Updates -

• Khan of Pakistan

• Hassan of Sudan

China Member Update -

• Yi-Li at the Great Wall - Beijing, China PRC

ICUG's Roving Reporter Maga WiseCarver reports from -

• Stoney Point Reservation - Canada

• Arizona and Texas

The 1^st Candle Light & Prayer Vigil on the Mall in Washington, DC

Smithsonian's Native Runner Native American Newsletter

Vernon Jordan - SysOp of the Bushyhead and Blackwell BBS - Walla Walla, Washington State

• Cherokee (Tsalgi) Statesman & Scholar - Genealogist

Martha's Table - Donation for the Homeless

Veronica Drake - SysOp Jammie Party BBS - Norfork, Virginia

• Cherokee & Genealogy Research BBS

E.A.R.T.H., Inc - Box Car to the Rez!

Native Net's Pony Express

Proposed ICUG Computer Training Center for China PRC

Holiday - Halloween Costume Party and Georgetown Parade in Washington, DC

The Good Knights Child Safety Education

Leonard Peltier Defense Fund

Smithsonian Institute's New Native American Museum in Washington, DC

ICUG Sponsored Adopt 2 Whales Names Contest

Kim Lien Phan - Vietnam Revisited - 3 Weeks Travel

ICUG Programs updated for Malaysia

ICUG International Members Photos & Bios