[GRLUG] My $0.02 about the meetings.

[Lee Forest]

I think having flexibility in the group allows us to venture some.
Move the meetings around to bring it closer to different Linux users.
Yes this is the Grand Rapids group, but not everyone whom would take
part in it will be from grand rapids(considering theres only 9 groups
listed for michigan on www.linux.org). Personally I live in belding. I
may never make it to a meeting cuz of how far away I live, and the
fact that I don't drive. As for the structure of the meeting itself I
think we should try to accomodate new users just as much as veteran
users. Theres much to learn from advanced Linux'ers such as ourselves.
I'm always trying to convert people to Linux. But If I was to bring
these new people to a meeting they would prolly be
lost-then-running-scared considering the topics that are usually
brought up. What about splitting up meetings between advanced/novice,
or maybe holding regular meetings for the novice users, and separate
ones for the more advanced topics? Kinda like in the beginning (as
mentioned somewhere in these mailings) where there was 'install
parties' where groups got together just to play with linux. I think if
this group's meetings are gonna be productive we need to broaden our
focus to include "introduction to linux, and open source software".
That will help us bring in users whom are just considering thier
options, or looking for more information on linux before they dive in.
Not sure what limits we have on advertisement, but I see potential
with this group. And as for the non-profit deal......RENEW THE
NON-PROFIT. Its the linux way. We can still take donations to help pay
for meeting places n stuff anyways. blah blah blah thats all I got. Am
I getting the wrong idea here?