[wplug-erie] ErieLUG Resurrection

Itor66 itor66 at yahoo.com
Thu Oct 7 13:36:38 EDT 2004


Hello,

I am one of the faded ones but would like to see the
Lug live again.

Mike

--- 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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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