ALUG (Lets Do it)

[David Rodriguez]

> 
> > 
> > > Affiliation with AUUG could only help.  It's viewed as the 'main' UNIX
> > > users group, which kindof encompasses all the other smaller UNIX users
> > > groups.  It would be good if they knew of ALUG, and would support it
> > > (which I'm sure they would).
> > 
> > let$ not forget that AUUG has corporate $pon$or$ that could help
> > out.   Folks in industry are starting to use Linux.  I think that
> > being affilliated with AUUG (I misspelled that before, sorry) would
> > be a good way to establish contact with them.
> > 
> > -Eric.
> > 
> I think a tech based ALUG, is a great idea, Make it open to Non-techies,
> so anyone can join. I think we can get SGA funding if we charter through
> Tech, (always a plus), Tie ourselves with the tech ACM, and the AUUG,
> that way we can get more members. I like the PooBah Idea. Have
> them elected every year, all the better
> Tech is a perfect plave to meet because we have the room, it will be
> free if we are charterd, and it is in a conveinent down town location. 
> I also like the idea of an alug.gatech.edu. And if there is enough
> intrest dues will be low, income will be high (w/ help form SGA), we can
> easily get a 486 class linux box, up. If the COC will not let us I know
> of a place that will. 
> 
> Has anyone looked into what we need to get chartered at Tech?
> I see that as the biggest step.
> I will be willing to help people out to get this off the ground, and I
> take an office if it a last resort, as I cannot gaurentee much time.
>
We need to write a constitution and bylaws I think and have a roster of
members greater that something like 40 tech students.  We can have any
number of non tech members as well.  SGA almost NEVER (and I do mean NEVER)
provides computers for clubs but there is always a first.... 
I am on the Joint Finance Committee for SGA so let me know if there is interest
in getting money from SGA.  SGA does sponsor trips to confrences and conventions
so if there is a Linux useres group meeting in some far off destination we can
get money to pay for gas.
I am in favor of chartering but don't have the time to take the responsibility :(
DRR
PS ALUG sounds fine because then some of us might be called ALUG nut. if you are 
kind of kookie....
;)