The next SOCALWUG meeting is tomorrow, Thursday 9/22/05 at 7pm (Pacific). Location and directions at http://www.socalwug.org/
Presentation: Mike Outmesguine (http://www.wifi-toys.com) will discuss and show some of the wireless relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers representing themselves and grassroots organizations like Part-15.org, SoCalFreeNet.org, wireless ISPs and others are working under guidance from the FCC and FEMA to reconnect evacuees and workers to the internet. Many networks are set up to provide Voice over IP telephones where landlines don't exist anymore. Where there is internet, volunteers are creating internet kiosks and wifi hotspots for people to be able to email or IM loved ones and use the internet to register for aid and track down insurance claims. Also, the wireless internet being put in place provides a logistical landscape for workers to coordinate and stay in touch via email and IM. Who should attend? Wireless ISPs Wireless technicians and engineers Business people interested in wireless People working in the wireless community Wireless Security professionals People new to wireless People interested in meeting others involved in the wireless community Buyers of wireless technology products and services Those interested in lively technical discussions ranging from beginner to expert People new to wireless Meeting Cost: Free! Agenda (times are approximate): 7:00 Mixing - business/friend contacts 7:10 Logon> Introductions to the group and key members 7:15 Announcements & News Items 7:20 General Q&A 7:30 Main Presentation 8:40 Mixing - break off into groups of discussions 9:00 Logoff> 10:00 Closing time When: Every Fourth Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Pacific) Thursday 9/22/05 7pm Where: Pasadena IHOP Restaurant (rear meeting room) 3521 E. Foothill Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107 Location: http://ihop.know-where.com/ihop/cgi/site?00006 Wireless SSID: www.socalwug.org GPS: N 34 09.032 - W 118 04.645 Take the Train! MTA Gold Line "Sierra Madre Villa" station Visit the MTA site for times and stations: http://www.mta.net/riding_metro/metro_rail/gold_line/default.htm Click this MapQuest link for a walking map from the SMV station: http://tinyurl.com/lhum Note: Please come hungry and support our host. Food served during meeting. Separate checks. Please redistribute this notice. -- Mike Outmesguine Chairman, Southern California Wireless Users Group http://www.socalwug.org Author of the Extreme Tech book, Wi-Fi Toys http://www.wifi-toys.com etc.
