[ubuntu-arizona] Ubuntu-Arizona Weekly Newsletter, Issue #105

[Craig A. Eddy]

Welcome to the Ubuntu-Arizona Weekly Newsletter, Issue #105 for the week
August 17, August 23.

 * Arizona Loco Newsletter
 * One Hundred Fifth Edition
 * Powered by Ubuntu
 * Wednesday-August 26, 2009
 * Arizona Loco Team Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam

 * Next meeting: Sunday August 30, 2009  9:00 PM
 * Server: Freenode: IRC Channel #ubuntu-us-az

== Newsletter ==

=== Summary of the August 23, 2009 meeting ===

johnc4510 called the meeting to order at 9:00 PM

Agenda: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/Meetings/09August16

johnc4510, began with some announcements:

 * Announcing the fourth Ubuntu Developer Week! August 31st - September
4th, 2009. Ubuntu Developer Week is the perfect opportunity for you to
get involved and get a closer look at what’s happening behind the
scenes. Make sure you mark the dates from Monday, 31st August 2009 to
Friday, 4th September 2009 in your calendar! Just check out the
timetable to learn more about which session is up next.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuDeveloperWeek .  Ubuntu Developer Week is
a fantastic way to learn, get involved, and help make Ubuntu even
better. Don't miss out!!
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2009-August/000604.html

 * Karmic Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR) packages are now open for
translation. You can start translating them straight away from here:
https://translations.launchpad.net/unr

 * The Ubuntu Global Jam is an incredible opportunity for the Ubuntu
community to unite together around the weekend of 2nd - 4th Oct 2009 to
work together to improve Ubuntu. Everyone is able to contribute to the
Jam, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to get involved. Curious
about how to make a real difference to Ubuntu? This is a great chance to
make that difference. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam .  We
should try to start planning next week and see if we can do something
for the JAM.  We never have and i think we should try.

johnc4510 then began a discussion on the Tucson installfest:

 * Installfest
 * Tucson
 * August 29th, 2009
 * http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1244718

At johnc4510's request, a number of members indicated that they would be
attending, and xHans said that he was still in negotiations.  A certain
amount of back and forth concerning ride-sharing also took place, but
determinations will occur outside of the meeting.  Team members are
requested to check in and make out nametags (we can't tell the players
without a scorecard.  Hee hee).  There was also a discussion about going
out for something to eat afterward.  A few suggestions were made and a
final determination will be made by johnc4510 or during the install
fest.  scott_ev mentioned that an announcement was made during class for
the CS department at U of A, only "they called a 'windows removal
event'.  Apparently installfest isn't aggressive enough for them."

johnc4510 then asked xHans for the PLUG announcements:

 * PLUG west side is this Wednesday. It will be a different temporary
location.  This month will probably be going straight to food.  The west
side meeting will also be moving permanently.  Watch the PLUG site and
discuss list for info.  http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/node/352

 * Phoenix Installfest also this Saturday for those who don't go down to
Tucson.  http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/node/135

 * ABLEconf has added a FOSS dev camp on Friday and a FOSS LAN party on
Sunday.  Work on those will start in a few weeks.  The Call For
Presentations went out last week. We really need help getting that
out.   Early bird proposals are due in two weeks.  Short version for
including in emails, etc.:  http://www.ABLEconf.com/node/30 .  Long
version when only providing a link: 
http://www.ABLEconf.com/2009/Phoenix/cfp

 * TEDx is coming to Phoenix and looking for presentation input. 
http://www.tedxphoenix.com/2009/08/who-do-you-want-to-see-at-tedxphoenix-2009/

 * Software Freedom Day is coming up in a few weeks.  We need to
organize events soon if we want to do something.  SFD events can be
organized in conjunction with ABLEconf if desired. 
http://www.SoftwareFreedomDay.org/

 * Mark Shuttleworth was interviewed Monday for Gutsy Geeks.  It should
be broadcast two weeks from yesterday [Ed. Note:  That would be 2 weeks
from Saturday, August 22, 2009].  http://www.GutsyGeeks.com/

johnc4510 thanked xHans for his announcements.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:46.

== Credits ==
 * Craig A Eddy
 * John Crawford