FYI, To the members of the BLUG list, I'm forwarding the minutes from November's Dot Org meeting.
For those who don't know about the Dot Org monthly meetings, it is designed to create an opportunity to discuss the 'behind the scenes' goings-on of both Bellingham Linux Users Group (BLUG) activities and the Linux Fest NorthWest (LFNW) conference planning. As our intention of making all of BLUG and LFNW transparent for all, anyone and everyone is invited to attend 'Dot Org' meetings or join the mailing list. We are especially interested in folks who have expressed an interest in participating with these planning/discussion meetings. We would definitely like to see more input and ideas from others ! I would like to especially encourage those folks to attend either of the BLUG/LFNW meetings: * The 1st Thursday of the month, BLUG meetings, 7 pm to 8:30 pm. ( B.T.C. campus, Building D, Room 5 (i.e. D5) ) * The 2nd Thursday of the month, Dot Org meetings, 7 pm to 8:30 pm. ( Jakob's House ) Starting from July's meeting, I'll be forwarding on the monthly meeting minutes to both the BLUG and FEST lists, to help keep people informed in various discussions and decision making processes. I will also try to highlight three or four topics from each posting, of especial interest to others. I would also encourage folks to participate in the future of BLUG and LFNW, as we involve and grow into bigger and better things ! Items of note from November's meeting: --------------- * BLUG - Linux / Open Source book library making arrangements for BTC/Room D5. * BLUG - Topic for next meeting, overview of Linux/OpenSource based gaming: best-of and most commonly used. * LFNW - Goal of Dec 1st, for 2011 conference website new look-n-feel. (Development version up and running on http://dev.linuxfestnorthwest.org/ ) * LFNW - Several changes discussed for next year's conference, people already registering/sign-up online for conference. * LFNW - Proposed LFNW adopt a Code Of Conduct to set "Expectations of Behaviors" sanctioned at the event. Discussions of reasons why, how, and what to continue at next meeting. -------- Next Dot Org Meeting (Jakob's House): Dec 2nd, 7 pm to 8:30/9 PM (email me for location in Bellingham, WA). Thanks for being part of BLUG and LFNW ! :) -Iain p.s. Attend the next meeting, and request to be added to the Dot Org mailing list ! :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 15:06 Subject: [Org-list] BLUG's DotOrg Meeting minutes 11 Nov 10 Dot Org Meeting 11 Nov. 2010, 1905 hours 12 members present (Minutes courtesy of Walt) I. BLUG Business: A.Old Business: 1.Treasurers Report-Bill: Checking account closed. Balance donated to LFNW. 2.Library-Carl: No response from Greg. Will follow up. B.New Business: 1.Blug Funding for events. Item tabled to next meeting. 2.Next Dec 2 2010 Meeting: After discussion it was decided to have a group discussion on Linux games moderated by John. II. LFNW Business: A.Old Business: 1.Treasurers Report-Bill: received donation from BLUG 2.Event task list-Mike: No action 3.Farmers Market-Mike: Cannot reserve first weekend in April until March 11. Will apply then. 4.Street Signage-Emily: Analysis and design underway. 5.T Shirts with Che’-Carl: a.Discussed image and wording. b.Discussed shirt type. “T” shirt approved. c.Approved printing of 24 with no LFNW logo or reference. 6.LFNW Website-Emily: a.Goals: approval at Dec meeting, go live on 1 Jan 11. b.Discussed several problems with present live site. Referred to Jacob as webmaster. c.Since sign-up went live several have signed up for next year. 7.Sponsorship proposal-Jacob: a.Jacob proposed revising the current system to one of several packages at different levels, which include several items like shirts, meals sponsorship etc. at set prices. b.During discussion the embers requested a formal written proposal for the Dec Meeting. B. New Business: 1.Code of Conduct-Carl: Proposed LFNW adopt a Code Of Conduct to set expectations of Behaviors sanctioned at the event. a.This resulted in a discussion of needs, pros, and cons. b.The committee tabled the proposal to the Dec meeting. 2.Sponsored Speaker for LFNW 11-Carl: a.Proposed that Zonker be a featured speaker and that his airfare and lodging be paid. b.Carl will bring the costs to the next meeting. c.Concept was approved. 3.Party Venue-Carl: Proposed using the Hampton again next year. Approved. 4.Signs-Martin: Advised that the signs need strong backing and support. Item tabled to next meeting. 5.Meeting adjourned at 2110 hours. _______________________________________________ Fest-list mailing list [email protected] https://www.peakserv.com/mailman/listinfo/fest-list
