[wplug-erie] ErieLUG Resurrection

[Bill Moran]

<erielug at bekit.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello all!
> 
> I recently stumbled upon the ErieLUG site. I was sad to see that
> activity had faded in the recent months before I had a chance to
> participate. After seeing Chris' email about his relocation and need to
> release control of the ErieLUG, I decided to contact him for more
> information. After talking with Chris and Beth Lynn of WPLUG, I have
> decided to take Chris' place as the chair of ErieLUG and attempt to
> revive it.

Horay!

> I'll be honest, I'm new to LUGs and this may be a shaky start. I am
> however an avid Linux user/advocate (Windows free at home for 2 years!)
> and I am familiar with the community feeling the Linux and Open Source
> can bring. I recently attended the Ohio Linuxfest to meet with Chris
> and Beth face-to-face and was able to get a lot of great advice from
> both of them, as well as many others.
> 
> So, here is my plan: 
> 1. First of all, taking a poll of who is active on this list - please
> take a moment and post back a little "hello" to let me know I'm not
> just talking to myself :) Also, if you have any suggestions, please let
> me know - the more info I have, the better I can serve the community.

I'm here.  I do a lot of talks for WPLUG and I've done a few for Erie LUG.

I'm willing to do more in the future.

> 2. I would like to start with an online presence. After I get some
> things worked out, I will be launching a new website for the ErieLUG.
> This will contain information about the LUG, other Linux and Erie
> events and a place for us to share ideas. I am also looking into some
> sort of IRC channel, but that will depend on your reaction to this
> idea.
> 
> 3. Before too long, I would like to start arranging real life meetings.
> I will probably be trying to get the library location that I believe
> you used before. If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me
> know - I know that Molly Brannagin's is a great bar and has free WiFi
> :)
> 
> 4. After things start rolling, I want to continue to promote the LUG.
> Perhaps try to get some news coverage and run a few events (such as
> installfests).
> 
> My friend Gordon (aka - G) will be helping me get things started, and
> Chris has offered to help as long as he is able. I think that Erie is
> still an emerging market for technology - I'd like to see us work
> towards making Erie a Linux and Open Source friendly area and help the
> individuals and businesses in the area see the power of the Open Source
> community.
> 
> Stay tuned - there's plenty more to come. :)
> 
> -Brint
> 
> Brint E. Kriebel
> http://bekit.net
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