[Charlug] CharLUG - 2009 organizational meeting...01/03/09

[Don Parris]

On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 5:26 AM, Bob Evans <bobevans19 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi gang,
>
> Just a brief update.
>
> Spoke with the owners of the Coffee Garden, and they will provide a
> reserved table or two. (long tables) There is Wifi. Weather permitting we
> can even set up outside.. Pizza next door. Subs & beer nearby. Chinese,
> MacDonalds,& Lebanese food also....
>

I'll try to make it - but will likely need a ride (see below).


>
> *Speaker roster*  If we go with monthly meetings, we need 11 speakers for
> '09. I have sent requests out to Richard Hipp (SQLite) and
> Kevin Jones(FLPC). Kevin's replied back & said he is available to speak.
>
> I personally think CharLUG has enough speakers to fill out the rest of 20=
09
> from within our ranks. Think about it. Let us all know if you are interes=
ted
> in speaking during an '09 meeting.


I really enjoy giving intros, overviews and otherwise helping newbies.

>
>
> *Meeting location(s)*  I propose holding the meetings in different
> locations each time we meet. Tying ourselves to one location immediately
> reduces the number of attendees. Things like bus routes, time of day, and
> ride sharing should be discussed on 01/03.
>

Bus routes and ride sharing are hugely important.  I'm now a full-time
bicycle commuter - and live in South Park (in close proximity to my job).  I
am also an active member of the Regional Air Quality Board here in
Charlotte, which means I'm working to some extent on environmental concerns
here in Charlotte.  So you really hit an important issue here, Bob.


>
> I tell my customers that GNU/Linux, and for that matter, Open Software in
> general, has moved beyond the "experts only" stage. We ought to be as
> dynamic as the software we use. Let's get some good meetings going in
> 2009...
>

> Hope to see everyone at the01/03/09 meeting..
>
>

Regards,
Don
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D.C. Parris
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