[wplug-members] Minutes of January 8, 2011

[Vance Kochenderfer]

The regular meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group was 
held on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 2:04 PM, at the Wilkins School 
Community Center, the regular presiding officer being in the chair 
and the Secretary being present.  The minutes of the December 11, 
2010 meeting were approved as read.

The Vice-Chair reported that he was soliciting people to serve on the 
various WPLUG committees.  He also reported that he was trying to 
organize a survey of local businesses to see how Linux is used.  
Anyone interested in helping with either of these should contact 
info at wplug.org.

The Secretary reported that WPLUG currently has 24 members.

The Treasurer reported that there is $692.42 in the checking account 
and approximately $79 in the refreshment fund.

The Director-at-Large reported that he is investigating the extent of 
Linux use in local educational institutions with a view to seeing how 
we can encourage this.

The Internet Committee reported that a suitable backup solution is 
currently under discussion.  It also reported that Michael Semcheski 
will be getting operator status for the IRC channel (#wplug on 
Freenode) and will monitor the channel.

The Program Committee reported that Judi Galardi has joined as a 
committee member.  The committee is investigating venues for 
February's "table topics" session.

The Newsletter Committee reported that there is a shortage of 
articles for publication.  Articles can be submitted or discussed by 
contacting top at wplug.org.

The Public Relations Committee reported that Brian Seklecki will be 
re-joining as a committee member.

The Wilkins School Networking Committee reported that the project has 
not advanced in some time.  Still remaining to be done is the 
installation of wired connections to the top floor of the building.  
Currently a wireless repeater is located there to give coverage to 
that part of the building.

The motion for amendment of the bylaws was then taken up.  Vance 
Kochenderfer and Greg Alheid were appointed as tellers to count 
ballots.  Once all members present had the opportunity to cast a 
ballot, the Chair declared the polls closed.  Upon completing their 
count, the tellers committee reported the results of the vote:
 Number of ballots cast    9
 Yes votes                 9
 No votes                  0
Accordingly, the Chair declared that the motion "to amend section 5.1 
of the Bylaws by striking the words 'on a monthly basis,' and to 
amend section 5.2 of the Bylaws by striking the word 'October' and 
inserting 'November'" was adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 2:39 PM.

[Approved on April 9, 2011 - VK]

Vance Kochenderfer
Secretary, Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group