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<p>Another lug joins the rest!</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Sep 24, 2010 9:47 PM, "Joshua" <<a href="mailto:jrtroberts@gmail.com">jrtroberts@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution">> Great News!!<br>> <br>> SPSU should be ready to host ALE meetings for ALE NW, which will <br>
> probably be called ALE SPSU, next month. The only thing that needs to <br>> be decided is what day and time would the group like to meet and what is <br>> the focus of the meeting. My understanding is that we can have access <br>
> to room J161 for meetings. This room has terraced levels with seating <br>> and tables. Each table has power and ethernet. There is a projector I <br>> believe and whiteboard. If you guys would be so kind as to confer among <br>
> yourselves about what time you would like to meet, I will have Orlando <br>> check the schedule and I will provide a list of days that we can request <br>> the room for a meeting.<br>> <br>> <br>> ALE SPSU will be sponsored by the SPSU Chapter of ACM. That keeps it <br>
> nice and clean and devoid of direct bureaucracy and leaves more time for <br>> us to enjoy Linux.<br>> <br>> My contact information is:<br>> Joshua Roberts<br>> <a href="mailto:jrtroberts@gmail.com">jrtroberts@gmail.com</a><br>
> 770 314 0146 <br>> <br>> If you choose to call I will probably be in class or working, so leave a <br>> message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.<br>> <br>> To contact Orlando Karam<br>> <a href="mailto:okaram@spsu.edu">okaram@spsu.edu</a><br>
> 678 915 5558<br>> <br>> If there are enough people interested in having a meeting next month, I <br>> will get the ball rolling on my end and you guys can get the ball <br>> rolling on yours.<br>> <br>
> Thanks for your support,<br>> <br>> see you next month.<br>> <br>> <br>> Joshua Roberts wrote:<br>>> Roping the IEEE into this may work. I will have to ask them. If they <br>>> want me to be a member that is going to require that I have $50+ extra <br>
>> to spend to become a member of the international IEEE an the local <br>>> IEEE. From speaking with the Assistant Director of Student life, he <br>>> does not think that the IEEE will do much as far as increasing my pull <br>
>> with getting things approved, but it may increase membership.<br>>><br>>> I have still not submitted any paperwork and I am still considering <br>>> what options will be the best.<br>>><br>
>><br>>><br>>> On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:56 AM, <a href="mailto:wolf@wolfhalton.info">wolf@wolfhalton.info</a> <br>>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:wolf@wolfhalton.info">wolf@wolfhalton.info</a>> <<a href="mailto:wolf@wolfhalton.info">wolf@wolfhalton.info</a> <br>
>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:wolf@wolfhalton.info">wolf@wolfhalton.info</a>>> wrote:<br>>><br>>> What happened to roping the IEEE into this project? I thought you<br>>> said a chapter had been under consideration...<br>
>><br>>><br>>> -----Original Message-----<br>>> *From*: Joshua <<a href="mailto:jrtroberts@gmail.com">jrtroberts@gmail.com</a><br>>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Joshua%2520%253cjrtroberts@gmail.com">Joshua%20%3cjrtroberts@gmail.com</a>%3e>><br>
>> *Reply-to*: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!<br>>> <<a href="mailto:ale@ale.org">ale@ale.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:ale@ale.org">ale@ale.org</a>>><br>>> *To*: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux! <<a href="mailto:ale@ale.org">ale@ale.org</a><br>
>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Atlanta%2520Linux%2520Enthusiasts%2520-%2520Yes%2521%2520We%2520run%2520Linux%2521%2520%253cale@ale.org">Atlanta%20Linux%20Enthusiasts%20-%20Yes%21%20We%20run%20Linux%21%20%3cale@ale.org</a>%3e>><br>
>> *Subject*: Re: [ale] Help creating a LUG at SPSU<br>>> *Date*: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:14:07 -0400<br>>><br>>> Thanks for the heads up on the conference. I think it will be <br>>> interesting. I will do my best to make it.<br>
>><br>>> As far as reviving NW, I am not sure that reviving ALE NW as the <br>>> official SPSU group is the best way to go.<br>>><br>>> I have found an academic advisor for the group; however, and his name is <br>
>> Orlando Karam. We had a brief discussion and we thought it might be <br>>> best to run a SPSU LUG as a student organization, as there are certain <br>>> formalities that must be fulfilled, and arrange for a time a place for <br>
>> ALE NW to meet on the SPSU campus. It may also work out in favor of <br>>> both groups. The student organization will not be limited to student <br>>> members only, but only students will be able to vote or hold office. <br>
>> Hopefully that will not discourage anyone from attending our meetings <br>>> and functions.<br>>><br>>> If the meetings of the two groups are held two weeks apart, ALE NW on <br>>> whatever week they choose (and at night probably) and the SPSU LUG two <br>
>> weeks off (and maybe during the day), it will give students two <br>>> opportunities to learn about linux. It will also give ALE a new NW <br>>> home, and hopefully increase activity in the two groups.<br>
>><br>>> Potentially the two groups could work together on events like Linux <br>>> fests and Install fests. Also, from speaking with Aaron, there is the <br>>> idea of earning money for the SPSU LUG by accepting donations of wornout <br>
>> computers, refurbishing then within reason, and selling them to students <br>>> for $25 with a full linux package installed and ready to go. It <br>>> wouldn't hurt to find a sponsor or two and pursue other fund raising <br>
>> opportunities. It would be really cool to have the group travel <br>>> somewhere for a big regional or national Linux convention.<br>>><br>>> Also offering education services to students for free, such as a hands <br>
>> on seminar on how to take a computer or laptop apart and what all the <br>>> pieces are, would be fun. There are lots of options available as long <br>>> as people can be found that are willing and able to participate.<br>
>><br>>> Thanks again everyone for your willingness to help.<br>>><br>>> Joshua<br>>><br>>><br>>> <a href="mailto:jcpilman@gmail.com">jcpilman@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:jcpilman@gmail.com">jcpilman@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> > I normally don't forward stuff like this, partially because I think <br>>> > you folks see it before I do and partially because it is not apropos, <br>>> > but this one seems to break those two rules.<br>
>> > ...John<br>>> ><br>>> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>>> > From: *Henry McBride* <<a href="mailto:henry.mcbride@gmail.com">henry.mcbride@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:henry.mcbride@gmail.com">henry.mcbride@gmail.com</a>> <br>
>> > <mailto:<a href="mailto:henry.mcbride@gmail.com">henry.mcbride@gmail.com</a>>><br>>> > Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 12:37 PM<br>>> > Subject: [BALU] Announcing SEUGLS 2010<br>
>> > To: BALU Linux/Free Software Discussion <<a href="mailto:members@lists.bham-lug.org">members@lists.bham-lug.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:members@lists.bham-lug.org">members@lists.bham-lug.org</a>> <br>
>> > <mailto:<a href="mailto:members@lists.bham-lug.org">members@lists.bham-lug.org</a>>><br>>> ><br>>> ><br>>> > I wanted to pass this information along. We are having a UserGroup <br>
>> > Leadership summit in atlanta next month. And are encouraging other <br>>> > Users Groups to consider sending people. We are looking for 1-2 <br>>> > leaders per group to attend. See the email below for information. Some <br>
>> > of you may have already gotten this so please ignore if you did<br>>> ><br>>> > Thanks,<br>>> > Henry McBride<br>>> ><br>>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>
>> ><br>>> > We'd like to announce the 2010 Southeast User Group Leader Summit<br>>> > (SEUGLS)! It's taking place on October 16th, 2010 from 11am to 7pm and<br>>> > is pretty much the same format and location as last year. We decided<br>
>> > to keep registration free and it's NOW OPEN at<br>>> > <a href="http://seugls.eventbrite.com/">http://seugls.eventbrite.com/</a>.<br>>> ><br>>> > This unconference-style event is for technology-based user and<br>
>> > community groups in the Southeast. The goal of this event is to share<br>>> > tips and discuss the issues and challenges facing technology groups<br>>> > regardless of the actual technology the group is focused on, such as<br>
>> > finding locations, getting speakers, seeking out sponsorship, growing<br>>> > membership, hosting special events, etc.<br>>> ><br>>> > Microsoft will be hosting us again at their regional headquarters in<br>
>> > Alpharetta, GA (north Atlanta area). O'Reilly Media is our primary<br>>> > supporter again this year, as well. The wiki from last year is still<br>>> > running at <a href="http://seugls2009.pbworks.com/">http://seugls2009.pbworks.com/</a> if you'd like to look back<br>
>> > or if you're new to SEUGLS.<br>>> ><br>>> > For more information and discussion:<br>>> ><br>>> > Event Wiki: <a href="http://seugls.pbworks.com/">http://seugls.pbworks.com/</a> - feel free to add session <br>
>> > ideas, etc.<br>>> ><br>>> > Discussion: <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/SE-UG-Leaders-Summit">http://groups.google.com/group/SE-UG-Leaders-Summit</a> (this<br>>> > email list - feel free to forward this to non-subscribers)<br>
>> ><br>>> > Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SEUGLS">http://twitter.com/SEUGLS</a><br>>> ><br>>> > We hope you can make it! See you next month!<br>>> ><br>
>> > The SEUGLS Organizing Committee<br>>> > _______________________________________________<br>>> > Members mailing list<br>>> > <a href="mailto:Members@lists.bham-lug.org">Members@lists.bham-lug.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Members@lists.bham-lug.org">Members@lists.bham-lug.org</a>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Members@lists.bham-lug.org">Members@lists.bham-lug.org</a>><br>
>> > <a href="http://lists.bham-lug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/members">http://lists.bham-lug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/members</a><br>>> ><br>>> > On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Jerald Sheets <<a href="mailto:questy@gmail.com">questy@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:questy@gmail.com">questy@gmail.com</a>> <br>
>> > <mailto:<a href="mailto:questy@gmail.com">questy@gmail.com</a>>> wrote:<br>>> ><br>>> > Why don't you just revive ALE-NW. I don't work on the NW side any<br>
>> > more, otherwise I'd take part.<br>>> ><br>>> > I rather like the huge ALE umbrella with many separate groups<br>>> > under it, but ALE already has all that in place. <br>
>> ><br>>> > I'm sure there's some leadership around here that can help you<br>>> > forward with that.<br>>> ><br>>> > --j<br>>> ><br>
>> ><br>>> > On Sep 20, 2010, at 5:34 PM, Joshua Roberts wrote:<br>>> ><br>>> >> Hello all ALErs,<br>>> >><br>>> >> I am at it again. I want to start a new LUG at Southern<br>
>> >> Polytechnic State University in Marietta. <br>>> >> I am wanting to know if anyone here can give me some insight<br>>> >> regarding the writing of a constitution and the declaration of<br>
>> >> the purpose of the club.<br>>> >><br>>> >><br>>> >> There are also some other stipulations regarding fund raising.<br>>> >> If we can prove that we are a member of a nationally recognized<br>
>> >> group, such as the ALE if it is recognized, and that group is a<br>>> >> Non-Profit then we only have to do community service to get more<br>>> >> funds and not find creative ways to have fund raisers.<br>
>> >><br>>> >> <a href="http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc">http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc</a> <<a href="http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc">http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc</a>><br>
>> >> <<a href="http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc">http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc</a> <<a href="http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc">http://sga.spsu.edu/docs/Constitution%20&%20SOP/Internal%20Affairs%20SOP%20Manual.doc</a>>><br>
>> >><br>>> >> Above is the link to the manual for creating and maintaining a<br>>> >> Student organization at SPSU. <br>>> >> I am not looking for anyone to do all the work for me, just<br>
>> >> people to help me make sure that it starts strong.<br>>> >><br>>> >> I am going to search for constitutions online to see if I can get<br>>> >> some ideas. I do not want to get caught plagiarizing and get<br>
>> >> dropped as a group, but I also do not want to have really stupid<br>>> >> Bylaws or loopholes that can cause the group problems.<br>>> >> Once the LUG becomes official on campus then I may ask for help<br>
>> >> in designing activities and help from ALE members to give<br>>> >> presentations or setting up Install-fests or linux-fests. <br>>> >> thank you for any help you can offer.<br>
>> >><br>>> >><br>>> >> Joshua<br>>> >><br>>> >> _______________________________________________<br>>> >> Ale mailing list<br>
>> >> <a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a>><br>>> >> <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a><br>
>> >> See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at<br>>> >> <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo</a><br>>> ><br>>> ><br>
>> > _______________________________________________<br>>> > Ale mailing list<br>>> > <a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a>> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a>><br>
>> > <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a><br>>> > See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at<br>>> > <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo</a><br>
>> ><br>>> ><br>>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>>> ><br>>> > _______________________________________________<br>
>> > Ale mailing list<br>>> > <a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:Ale@ale.org">Ale@ale.org</a>><br>>> > <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a><br>
>> > See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at<br>>> > <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo</a><br>>> > <br>>><br>>> _______________________________________________<br>
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>> See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at<br>>> <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo</a><br>>> <br>>><br>>><br>>><br>>> _______________________________________________<br>
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>> See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at<br>>> <a href="http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo">http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo</a><br>>><br>>><br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>
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