Hi All, Let me preface this somewhat lengthy post with a comment I overheard made by one of our member to another a while ago. This comment was unsolicited and upon deeper reflection really struck a chord with me.
"It's too bad that we're only preaching to the converted". As Shawn mentioned previously we had the chance to chat informally with representatives from four of the Post Grad Institutions in the city while attending Convergence. The executive had been discussing how to improve our image and increase the public's awareness of CLUG. It was decided to approach the "big four" in the city and attempt to forge a working relationship that would be mutually beneficial to all parties involved. This would give us varying venues in the city and maximum exposure to students and the public. We felt that establishing these partnerships would give us the stability we needed if we are to be able to plan Installfests', Tech Days, workshops and meetings etc. Yesterday, we met with DeVry's Dean of Business & Systems as well as their employer relations person. They have bought in 100% and are very excited at the prospect of developing a working relationship with them. Their IT Manager is also prepared to work with us to ensure our needs are met "while keeping within their IT guidelines". Today I received conformation that The University of Calgary's Program Director - Computing and Information Systems Continuing Education, Kenneth Fung has enthusiastically come onboard and wants to meet us to view the facilities and work out dates for the next Installfest. I'll set up a meeting for next week to hammer out the details but suffice to say that they are on our side also. While we will have to do our share to ensure that we promote these events to the public I suspect that internally these institutions will be more than willing to promote them internally. DeVry wants info from us for the internal TV system and the Student Newsletters etc. The U of C has the Gauntlet, CJSW, the Student's Union etc that we may be able to utilize. Where does this leave us? Well, simply put, two down, two to go. We are waiting for replies from both SAIT and Mount Royal and I'll update you on this as things develop on that front. I think that this is an exciting time for CLUG! With these venues and the increased exposure we will have gained CLUG will be able to run "First Class" Installfests' targeted at both students and the general public. My goal is to see a room full NEW faces, all installing Linux distros with CLUG members assisting where needed. I know that many of you are stalwart supporters of Linux and FOSS both as individuals and as members of CLUG. I hope that you will continue to do so when called upon to do so as we run these events. Perhaps we can change that members' opinion when asked what CLUG really does! Food for thought, Dave Watkins Vice President Calgary Linux User Group
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