In deed, for the time being, we're *mostly* an online group...  :-)   I've been happy to provide rack space for GRLUG since I became involved about six years ago.  Before our server up and walked away (from EMU), I maintained our site, list and message board.  After I rebuilt the box here, the site could definitely use some work.  :-)  As time permits, I'm happy to install whatever needed on our box for a webmin to maintain though.  Dave has our wiki (on his box) which should work out well, but we still have our very own box for whateverz...

History of the LUG?  I found Eric via a google (or maybe altavista - back then) search while I attended EMU 6 years ago.  He and a fellow named Jim from GVSU both had their own thing going so we combined to form GRLUG.  We own two domains " grlug.org" and " grandrapids-lug.org" which I renew yearly and have free DNS service from Zoneedit.com .  I believe Eric filed a non-profit status form a while ago.  At least, I remember signing it.  :-)  Like Eric mentioned, we've had installfests, demo days and just plain old pizza days-a-plenty.

We really could use some fresh talent to reorganize our LUG.  For myself, my schedule is very structured and with five children any (work) free time is always spoken for, but I admin our box with the essential updates and security patches as they come out.

Middle-o-da-day meetings are a bit tough for me, but I think I can make it to this one.   Hopefully, we'll see ya'll there.

G-


On 6/20/06, Eric Hartwell < darth_linux@ameritech.net> wrote:

On Tuesday 20 June 2006 09:25, you wrote:
> Could you please explain in an email how the GRLUG works?

GRLUG is meant as tech support of Linux for the greater Grand Rapids area. In
the past, we've held install-fest, demo days, and the like. In the last
couple of years, that's dwindled down to a mailing list. (I'd like to see it
back to meetings and fests)

> What are the necessary responsibilities and who is currently assigned
> them?

We basically need a head, meeting scheduler, and a webmin.

I am the head, Godwin is the webmin, Ben was the meeting scheduler, but
(again) we've basically been just a mailing list for a couple of years.

> What is the process for assigning them?
>

"Who wants the job?.... hands?.... Ok I'll do it"


Ladies (should that be singular? :-) and gentlemen - I call you to action. We
must be the advocates in western Michigan to promote Linux. This means we
need to have a visible presence in the world. I think it would be good to
start with something simular we did all those years ago at Barns and Noble in
Rivertown. get out into public with Linux running on PC and Mac alike and
show them what free as in freedom is all about.

Power to the Penguin!

eah

> thanks.
>
> Szymon Machajewski
>
> Solutions Engineer / DBA
> Red Hat Certified Engineer
> Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
> www.grcc.edu/smachaje
>
> >>> Eric Hartwell < darth_linux@ameritech.net > 6/15/2006 8:22:07 pm >>>
>
> Unfortunately, I'll be out of town all next week, so using ITT would
> not be
> possible.
>
> eah
>
> On Thursday 15 June 2006 16:47, Szymon Machajewski wrote:
> > Thank you for the info Godwin.  Eric, it would be great if you or
>
> Godwin
>
> > could take the lead.
> >
> > There was some discussion on the list about how GRLUG is organized,
>
> how
>
> > the election process takes place.  It would be nice to talk about
>
> this
>
> > for a few minutes.
> > Also the issue of GRLUG webmaster could be discussed.
> >
> > I think it would be beneficial to establish relationships with Linux
> > related vendors like Novell, IBM, Oracle etc to sponsor some of our
> > events.  These contact too could be discussed.
> >
> >
> >
> > Szymon Machajewski
> >
> > Solutions Engineer / DBA
> > Red Hat Certified Engineer
> > Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
> > www.grcc.edu/smachaje
> >
> > >>> Godwin < geektoyz@gmail.com> 6/15/2006 1:22 pm >>>
> >
> > Hi Szymon,
> >
> > I'm still "negotiating" the date with my work... :-)  What exactly
>
> do
>
> > you mean by "local business point" ?  I'll of course, do what I can.
> > See if you can drop Eric Hartwell a line.  He's our Pres. and works
>
> at
>
> > ITT.  He may have more resources at hand than I.
> >
> > thank you Sir,
> > G-
> >
> > On 6/12/06, Szymon Machajewski <smachaje@grcc.edu> wrote:
> > > Godwin,
> > >
> > > Do you plan on coming 6/21?
> > >
> > > I was hoping you could take care of the local business point.
> > >
> > > Szymon Machajewski
> > >
> > > Solutions Engineer / DBA
> > > Red Hat Certified Engineer
> > > Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
> > > www.grcc.edu/smachaje
> > >
> > > >>> geektoyz@gmail.com 6/9/2006 11:44:25 pm >>>
> > >
> > > It seems like I posted a while ago some fish and hook like for a
> > > webmaster for our site.  Truth is, I have not enough hours in the
> >
> > day
> >
> > > most of the time.  Maybe we can have some kind of mockup sites and
> > > vote on who's design we like best.
> > >
> > > Folks can send me tarballs and I'll post on our box for demos...
> >
> > Just
> >
> > > a thought.
> > >
> > > Godwin
> > >
> > > On 6/9/06, Tim Schmidt < timschmidt@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > > On 6/9/06, Szymon Machajewski <SMachaje@grcc.edu> wrote:
> > > > > Would someone like to do a basic presentation, maybe a 30 min
>
> on
>
> > > what
> > >
> > > > > Linux is, how to get started, just for beginners?
> > > >
> > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
> > > >
> > > > does a better job than I'd expect of any 30 minute
>
> presentation...
>
> > > > Personally, I'd be more interested in a presentation on
> >
> > configuring
> >
> > > > procmail, or setting up a given distribution for professional
> >
> > audio
> >
> > > > work (configuring jack, etc).
> > > >
> > > > A presentation on affordable SBCs with various feature sets
>
> would
>
> > be
> >
> > > awesome.
> > >
> > > > --tim
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