Structuring of KCLUG [Was: Re: How is ITEC going?]

[DAVID KUCHARSKI]

I seem to remember a few people interested in a
"fork"- if you will, of kclug that was based in
independence.  it sounds like that would be an IDEAL
location for those folks to gather.  Maybe they could
work on something more structured to work around the
schedule for KCLUG so the two groups could co-operate
in a sense.

I'm all for using the location at Vatterott College. 
That would put me closer to home when the meetings
ended! but i know i'm only a lone voice out here in
the wilderness!
Dave

Aaron wrote:
> 
> I hesitate to bring this up again since last time it wasn't very well
> received.
> 
> I've offered to let the group use the facilities at Vatterott College.
> There is Internet access, projectors, free parking, plenty of tables and a
> nice big meeting space.  There's no charge.  The school would be happy to
> have you.
> 
> I think a couple people balked at the location the last time I mentioned it.
> For those of you that don't know, it's right across I-70 from the Truman
> Sports Complex.  Essentially on the corner of 70 and 435.
> 
> The offer still stands.  The reason I bring it up again is the apparent need
> for structure that would require more facilities then the library has.
> 
> If you've changed you mind, let me know.
> 
> Aaron
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "zscoundrel" <zscoundrel at kc.rr.com>
> To: <kclug at kclug.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 12:15 AM
> Subject: Re: Structuring of KCLUG [Was: Re: How is ITEC going?]
> 
> > At one time we had meetings and installfests.  Could we stick with that
> > schedule and enforce it just a little?
> >
> > If we would actually have a meeting with a speaker and demo topics at
> > the meetings, then we could have the much less formally structured get
> > togethers for the installfests.
> >
> > I don't see a need for a lot of officers.  Perhaps the basic elected
> > officers, Pres, VP, Sec and if we decide the group will need to manage
> > any money, a treasurer.
> >
> > I can also see a need for a several people to act as meeting
> > coordinators to take a particular meeting and organize
> > topics/speakers/demos/specialized equipment.  They would be volunteers
> > that report to the Pres/VP and do most of the leg work to get things set
> > up for the meeting.
> >
> > The President would be responsible for running the meeting, keeping it
> > on topic and keeping it moving along.
> >
> > The VP assists the President, fills in when he can't make it and helps
> > keep order.
> >
> > The Secretary would keep meeting notes and get them to Hal or would have
> > access to post them on the web server so every one will know what was
> > discussed.  (This would include slides from presentations and any web
> > links.)
> >
> > The meetings should be SHORT!!!  An hour or so unless the topic is a big
> > one and requires more time.  The rest of the reserved time would be then
> > be used for informal group chatting or working on installs,
> > troubleshooting or whatever - just like we do now.
> >
> > This way the meeting after the meeting takes on more signifigance as a
> > socializing event.
> >
> > This would probably take less effort to institute than it did to
> > describe in this note!  We don't have to completely throw out the
> > schedule, meeting place, meeting times, we just need to throw a little
> > bit of organization in to keep things flowing and make the time much
> > more productive.
> >
> >
> > (Hey, did ya notice?? I didn't bag on M$ even once in over 300 words!)
> >
> > Jason Clinton wrote:
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> > > Jim Herrmann wrote:
> > > | Steve makes a good point.  Perhaps our group is growing enough that
> more
> > > | structure is warranted.  I think the "Installfest" and "Demoday"
> > > concepts are
> > > | out dated.  Linux is moving on, and so should our group.  I think
> having
> > > | someone show off some piece of software each meeting would be a great
> > > idea.
> > > | It wouldn't have to be the whole meting, just 20-30 minutes of it.  If
> we
> > > | have multiple people, we have plenty of time for multiple
> > > presentations.  I
> > > | think the biggest problem we have to overcome is projection.  Does
> anyone
> > > | have access to a portable projector for a laptop?  That would be all
> > > we need
> > > | to facitlitate demos.
> > > |
> > >
> > > It is important to remember that the instant a loosly coaleced entity
> > > begins to organize, it becomes less flexible. The beauty of open source
> > > is that it is infinetly flexible.
> > >
> > > What I think is a much better idea would be for individuals whom have an
> > > interest in a particular function that KCLUG doesn't perform now that
> > > could be promoted through the LUG mailing list to go ahead and persue
> > > that but at additional times. We could see if the library would be
> > > willing to give us additional time for teaching linux classes or "newbie
> > > nights". I don't think would should try to change what we're doing now
> > > because it seems to serve it's purpose rather well: connecting Linux
> > > people.
> > >
> > > I would be willing to teach some classes and I have access to LCD
> > > projectors.
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