Re: [Nolug] ideas to help nolug grow

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>Does the group have a mission statement or some other charter-like
>document, or is its direction dictated by which direction the linux
>winds happen to be blowing? If not, I think it would help provide some
>focus on exactly what the group is intended to accomplish regularly.

BRLUG is more organized than we are, and if overkill is more your style, the
guys in Gulfport/Mobile is definitely that.

Do we have a charter? Not that I'm aware of. Scott and Hunter set up nolug to
be a casual affair. While a little organization certainly couldn't hurt,
frankly I'd rather not see officers, committees, elections, and all that.

I've been thinking about this for a little bit before sending this post. I'm
not fond of the "Roberts Rules of Order" crowd, and will fight that kind of
organization at nolug tooth and nail. What I would like to see, and would be
more in keeping with nolug's historically laid-back, casual atmosphere, is
the formation of ad-hoc working groups, composed of those who are
willing/interested/experienced (pick any of these) to get together to work on
whatever projects we can come up with. This could help us get stuff
accomplished, while keeping things informal. I'd rather see someone helping
out on a project out of an interest in learning more about the technologies
needed for a particular project than to have someone on a project because
they were appointed to it by some committee.

>How big is BRLUG? Also, how are they structured?

Ask Dustin, he's from that group. Me, I just lurk on their list.

> It has always been my
>opinion that organizing NOLUG to have a president, vp, treasurer, etc
>would allow for a much more viable organization. I've never heard any
>discussion since I have been on the list about that, but my gut tells me
>it would meet some resistance. I am not saying this is the solution to
>the dilema, but it sure make it easier to deal with many of the issues
>that are constantly raised.

To my knowledge, this type of organizational structure hasn't ever been
discussed before.

>Although changing venue would suit the needs of some people who
>currently attend or atleast keep active on the list, I do not think it
>would serve to attract new members or help NOLUG grow. Also, Delgado is
>just as far away from most in Metairie as UNO is. What about the Jeff
>Center or the JP Regional Library?
>
>Brett

Perhaps we could work something out. BRLUG has a newbies meeting every week,
with the more epxerienced crowd getting together maybe only once per month.

Technical discussion is important, demonstration of various technologies,
new/neat programs, etc. all have their place. Bull sessions are also
important. In the past, we've had the regular presentation, then an
after-meeting out in the parking lot for another hour or so, talking shop and
whatnot.

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Joey Kelly
< Minister of the Gospel | Computer Networking Consultant >
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