Organizing LUAU as a non-profit corporation can really open the doors to more opportunity for our LTSP for schools endeavor. I have stumbled across the articles of incorportation from Research Triangle's linux group . Most interesting is their organizational structure of a steering committee. I like this. It seems to be the design that insures the infinite democratic existence of the group. I wonder if this would work for LUAU?
http://www.trilug.org/steering.php They schedule monthly meetings. I like this. Wayne just suggested the same thing. I have seen many attempts to do this by others. Perhaps we should just set a schedule and do it year in and year out. Same with installfests. It would be great to have them on a predictable schedule. As we affirm the values of the list and determine what netiquette we would like to see all of us follow, this is a good time to think about the group's structure. Warren is rather amazing in doing so much, but, he is just one person. I assume that his ability to grow personally and professionally will mean allowing projects like this to evolve more or less on their own. I had mentioned before that I would take care of the incorporation steps. Warren has mentioned them in the new linux business mailing list. I propose that we incorporate (non-profit) under the name of LUAU. The articles that trilug used are a good starting point for addressing the handling of assets. I also like the idea of a steering committee. Be it now or later, it seems like a good idea. scott
