LUGs

[andrew]

Hi Dave (and all),

You do raise some very good points about LUGs, Linux Australia and
public liability.

But

1.  Not everybody has access to a local LUG.  
(how do we cater for these people ?)
2.  Some may not want to be involved with their local LUG (for any
reason)

Publicity: if you are involved with a LUG that has a good Ubuntu
following then why not publicise it though Ubuntu-au.  On the mail-list,
wiki & website.  Publicity will increase participation and bring new
people to your LUG. 

Questions:
Is an Ubuntu User group a 'Specialised' Linux User Group (LUG) or a
Special Interest Group (SIG) ?

If not then what constitutes a SIG ?
If yes then coverage could be sought. 
(ref: http://www.linux.org.au/About/Procedures)
 
Those of you who have intimate knowledge about how LCA operates can
probably answer these questions.  


Regards,

Andrew G.


On Tue, 2010-05-18 at 10:55 +1000, Dave Hall wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> For those of you proposing face to face meetings, I would suggest that
> you check out your local Linux User Group (LUG) first.  These groups
> offer a diverse mix of users.  Linux Users Victoria (LUV) run monthly
> (?) beginners workshops and monthly meetings with talks too.  To find
> your local LUG check out http://linux.org.au/usergroups
> 
> Getting involved in a LUG can help you get more involved in the broader
> Linux/FOSS community.  LUGs are also a great way of learning about
> different technologies and developing new skills.
> 
> I think some of the activities proposed for face to face meetings would
> be better done through a LUG.  All official LUG activities are covered
> by Linux Australia's public liability insurance, so you don't have to
> organise that.
> 
> You can always go for food/coffee/beer/whatever before or after LUG
> meeting with ubuntu people.
> 
> Face to face time is important, I am not arguing against that, I am just
> suggesting people don't waste resources organising events which are
> probably already being organised.
> 
> Launch parties provide an opportunity to run a ubuntu only event twice a
> year.  You can even promote it at the LUG.
> 
> If you are organising face to face events, keep in mind not every one is
> a drinker (or is legally able to drink).  Make sure you are selecting
> inclusive venues for such events.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Dave
> 
>