[wplug-erie] ErieLUG Resurrection

[Ben Rose]

I'm one of the less vocal members but still interested! I'm also a 
friend of "G"ordon. Hopefully I'll show up at a few meetings if we get 
this going again!

-Ben

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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