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* Monday, March 2, 2015 | * Monday, March 2, 2015 | ||
- | * 6:30 PM - | + | * 6:30 PM - 8:35 |
====== Attendees ====== | ====== Attendees ====== | ||
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- | x Craig Buchek | ||
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* Don Ellis | * Don Ellis | ||
+ | * David Forest | ||
* Ken Johnson | * Ken Johnson | ||
* Lee Lammert | * Lee Lammert | ||
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* Andrew Latham | * Andrew Latham | ||
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* Gary Meyer | * Gary Meyer | ||
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* Stan Reichardt | * Stan Reichardt | ||
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* Don Weiman | * Don Weiman | ||
* John Eto (1st time) | * John Eto (1st time) | ||
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====== Count Ballots ====== | ====== Count Ballots ====== | ||
* Counting ballots **before** usual meeting items | * Counting ballots **before** usual meeting items | ||
- | * We had :?: eligible voter ballots | + | * We had 27 eligible voter ballots |
* Ballots separated from envelopes and counted | * Ballots separated from envelopes and counted | ||
* SLUUG Board of Governors meeting held | * SLUUG Board of Governors meeting held | ||
* Board member attendees: | * Board member attendees: | ||
- | * :?: Absent/Present: Valerie Bacon | + | * Don Ellis |
- | * :?: Absent/Present: Don Ellis | + | * Stan Reichardt |
- | * :?: Absent/Present: Jeff Muse (incumbent) | + | * Don Weiman |
- | * :?: Absent/Present: Stan Reichardt (incumbent) | + | |
- | * :?: Absent/Present: Don Weiman | + | |
* Absent members can verbally vote by proxie or mobile phone | * Absent members can verbally vote by proxie or mobile phone | ||
- | * :?: XYZZY called board meeting to order | + | * Stan R. called board meeting to order |
* Board considered the results of the ballots | * Board considered the results of the ballots | ||
- | * Board :?: majority/unanimously :?: accepted/modified the results of the ballots | + | * Board unanimously modified the results of the ballots |
* Ballot Results: | * Ballot Results: | ||
- | * Board Member - :?: | + | * Board Member - Jeff Muse |
- | * Board Member - :?: | + | * Board Member - Stan Reichardt |
- | * President - :?: Gary Meyer (incumbent) | + | * President - Gary Meyer |
- | * Vice President - :?: Stan Reichardt (incumbent) | + | * Vice President - |
- | * Secretary - :?: | + | * Secretary - Craig Buchek |
- | * Treasurer - :?: Lee Lammert (incumbent) | + | * Treasurer - Lee Lammert |
- | * Chairman of STLLUG - :?: | + | * Chairman of STLLUG - Declined |
- | * :?: XYZZY asked if there is any other business | + | * Stan R. asked if there is any other business |
- | * :?: Any/No other business was brought up | + | * No other business was brought up |
- | * :?: XYZZY moved to close the board meeting | + | * Don Ellis moved to close the board meeting |
- | * Seconded by :?: XYZZYX | + | * Seconded by Don Weiman |
* Board meeting adjourned | * Board meeting adjourned | ||
====== Agenda Changes ====== | ====== Agenda Changes ====== | ||
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* Are there any other additions, deletions, or changes to sequence of items in the prepared agenda? | * Are there any other additions, deletions, or changes to sequence of items in the prepared agenda? | ||
+ | * no | ||
====== Secretary Report ====== | ====== Secretary Report ====== | ||
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* Nothing to report. | * Nothing to report. | ||
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* [[http://slacc.sluug.org/|SLACC]] usually holds a Linux configuration workshop - no presentation | * [[http://slacc.sluug.org/|SLACC]] usually holds a Linux configuration workshop - no presentation | ||
* Election balloting. | * Election balloting. | ||
- | * Stan said it was nice, and if he could remember what all we did, he would say what they did | + | * Stan said it was nice, and if he could remember what all was done, he would say what they did |
==== SLUUG - February 11 ==== | ==== SLUUG - February 11 ==== | ||
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* Election balloting. | * Election balloting. | ||
* Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | * Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | ||
- | * Attempted to install Linux Mint, but instead installed Anti X ver M 14.3 | + | * Attemp to install LinuxMint 17.1 on old laptop failed, instead installed AntiX ver M-14.3 |
==== SNUG - February 18 ==== | ==== SNUG - February 18 ==== | ||
* [[http://snug.sluug.org/|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group lunch time meeting. | * [[http://snug.sluug.org/|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group lunch time meeting. | ||
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* Election balloting. | * Election balloting. | ||
* Awesome experience - Noted expert got to answer questions & solve problems | * Awesome experience - Noted expert got to answer questions & solve problems | ||
+ | * Stan lost control much more quickly than usual; good results | ||
* Set up wireless bridge | * Set up wireless bridge | ||
* Solved printing problms | * Solved printing problms | ||
- | * Stan lost control much more quickly than usual; good results | ||
====== Schedule ====== | ====== Schedule ====== | ||
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* [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | * [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | ||
* Web site lists a dozen or so topics to provide general directions from which to take off | * Web site lists a dozen or so topics to provide general directions from which to take off | ||
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==== STEERCOM - Steering Committee - March 30 ==== | ==== STEERCOM - Steering Committee - March 30 ==== | ||
* Link to [[/steercom/minutes|past minutes and agenda]]. | * Link to [[/steercom/minutes|past minutes and agenda]]. | ||
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* [[http://slugs.sluug.org/|sLUGs]] is our daytime STL Linux Users Group for Seniors | * [[http://slugs.sluug.org/|sLUGs]] is our daytime STL Linux Users Group for Seniors | ||
* Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | * Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | ||
+ | * Web site lists a number of topics to provide general directions from which to take off | ||
==== SNUG - April 15 ==== | ==== SNUG - April 15 ==== | ||
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==== Hazelwood - April 28 ==== | ==== Hazelwood - April 28 ==== | ||
* [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | * [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | ||
+ | * Web site lists a number of topics to provide general directions from which to take off | ||
===== May 2015 ===== | ===== May 2015 ===== | ||
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* [[http://slugs.sluug.org/|sLUGs]] is our daytime STL Linux Users Group for Seniors | * [[http://slugs.sluug.org/|sLUGs]] is our daytime STL Linux Users Group for Seniors | ||
* Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | * Topics are expected to be determined by attendees. We expect to cover more than one topic. | ||
+ | * Web site lists a number of topics to provide general directions from which to take off | ||
==== SLUUG - May 13 ==== | ==== SLUUG - May 13 ==== | ||
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==== Hazelwood - May 26 ==== | ==== Hazelwood - May 26 ==== | ||
* [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | * [[http://hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. We usually cover more than one topic. | ||
+ | * Web site lists a number of topics to provide general directions from which to take off | ||
====== Old Business ====== | ====== Old Business ====== | ||
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* Need to discuss update to more recent supported OS | * Need to discuss update to more recent supported OS | ||
* Andrew proposes a weekend event to update & document the system | * Andrew proposes a weekend event to update & document the system | ||
+ | * Perhaps migrate away from a legacy platform | ||
+ | * Investigate Linnode as new/additional location | ||
+ | * These concepts will be pursued in an email thread on sysadmin list | ||
===== Web Site Maintenance ===== | ===== Web Site Maintenance ===== | ||
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* Lee added slugs.sluug.org DNS entry, and updated our docs. | * Lee added slugs.sluug.org DNS entry, and updated our docs. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Andrew still needs to do things, requests more entertainment of problems to be solved. |
===== Uploading Presentations ===== | ===== Uploading Presentations ===== | ||
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* Possible meetup volunteer - Brian Bilgere | * Possible meetup volunteer - Brian Bilgere | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Meetup site for SLUUG set up by Ken Johnson |
+ | * Youtube | ||
+ | * Google+ | ||
===== Pamphlets ===== | ===== Pamphlets ===== | ||
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* Stan R.has been working on a pamphlet on VIM. | * Stan R.has been working on a pamphlet on VIM. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Stan has provided information to Graybar representative in response to request for information at last SLUUG meeting |
===== Penguin Honorarium ===== | ===== Penguin Honorarium ===== | ||
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* Andrew gave Gary a few more small penguins to pass out to guest presenters. | * Andrew gave Gary a few more small penguins to pass out to guest presenters. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Andrew has many marching penguins to give out at future meetings |
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===== STLLUG Location ===== | ===== STLLUG Location ===== | ||
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* Jessie Jackson has provided Craig's info to a manager at CenturyLink. | * Jessie Jackson has provided Craig's info to a manager at CenturyLink. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * No desire to move to Venture Cafe at this time |
+ | * too noisy | ||
+ | * no table space | ||
+ | * theater style seating in meeting rooms | ||
===== Nomination Committee ===== | ===== Nomination Committee ===== | ||
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* Stan Reichardt | * Stan Reichardt | ||
* Jeff Muse | * Jeff Muse | ||
- | * Next year will be Valerie Bacon and Don Ellis | + | * Next year seats up for election will be Valerie Bacon and Don Ellis |
* Following year will be Don Wieman. | * Following year will be Don Wieman. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * Stan R. printed the ballots, and posted a PDF link on SLUUG home page. | + | * Ballots were counted, Board reviewed, results will be posted |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== St. Louis Linux Users Group for Seniors ===== | ===== St. Louis Linux Users Group for Seniors ===== | ||
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* Built a separate web page: [[http://slugs.sluug.org/]] | * Built a separate web page: [[http://slugs.sluug.org/]] | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Potentially longer meetings subject to discussion with librarian |
+ | * Currently 2 hours, could be 2 1/2 or 3 hours | ||
+ | * Already paying maximum fee; nothing is on schedule afterwards, so no conflict | ||
===== St. Louis County Library Book Requests ===== | ===== St. Louis County Library Book Requests ===== | ||
- | * Stan requested a book at the St. Louis Count Public Library. | + | * Stan R. requested a book at the St. Louis Count Public Library. |
* Got some members to also make the request. | * Got some members to also make the request. | ||
* 2015-03-02 | * 2015-03-02 | ||
- | * No negitive reply yet; so, maybe they're going to buy it. | + | * No negative reply yet; so, maybe they're going to buy it. |
* Book is Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons by Carey Parker | * Book is Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons by Carey Parker | ||
- | * Andrew bought book for Stan R. to read and review | + | * Andrew L. bought book for Stan R. to read and review |
- | * MS Windows and Apple OS-X specific step-by-step, otherwise exceptionally good | + | * Book is MS Windows and Apple OS-X specific step-by-step, otherwise exceptionally good |
- | * :?: | + | * Chapter on passwords exceptionally well written |
+ | * References Steve Gibsons Security Now podcast, among many others | ||
+ | * Stan R. would recommend to anyone needing help spelling "password" | ||
====== New Business ====== | ====== New Business ====== | ||
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* Runs in perpetuity | * Runs in perpetuity | ||
* Would require talking to a lawyer | * Would require talking to a lawyer | ||
+ | * After discussion, decided that current status is sufficient; no change is needed | ||
+ | * This section should be deleted for April Steercom meeting | ||
===== Anything Else? ===== | ===== Anything Else? ===== | ||
* Anything? | * Anything? | ||
+ | * no | ||
====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== | ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== | ||
- | * Anything by anybody? | + | * Stan is awesome |
+ | * Thank Dave Forrest for glowing review of The Groups at February Lightning Talks | ||
+ | * Thank Ken J. for setting up SLUUG Meetup | ||
+ | * Thank Andrew L. for buying book for Stan R. to review | ||
+ | * Thank Lee L. for kicking mail server back into working status | ||
+ | * Also, Lee L. retired all wustl domain names | ||
====== Blue Sky Ideas ====== | ====== Blue Sky Ideas ====== | ||
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* Unassigned - Strategic Staffing | * Unassigned - Strategic Staffing | ||
* Unassigned - Pamphlets or table at First Friday. | * Unassigned - Pamphlets or table at First Friday. | ||
- | * Craig - Contact Ed Schneider about MEETUP.COM Group creation and maintenance. | + | * Lee L. - Check on running joint meeting with WEBDEV. |
- | * Lee - Check on running joint meeting with WEBDEV. | + | |
* Ed W. - newsgroups on hold until firmed up. | * Ed W. - newsgroups on hold until firmed up. | ||
* Ed W. - Member Access Machines (MAM) in progress (bring up at General Meeting). | * Ed W. - Member Access Machines (MAM) in progress (bring up at General Meeting). | ||
+ | * Stan R. - Remind Gary M. to bring Penguins to meetings and hand out pamphlets. | ||
+ | * Gary M. - Build spreadsheet to track domain name registrations. http://bgp.he.net/ip/207.223.253.71#_dns | ||
+ | * Gary M. - Follow up with Noel about transferring the SLACC.COM domain to us. | ||
* Don Ellis - work with Andrew Latham to upload older videos to YouTube. | * Don Ellis - work with Andrew Latham to upload older videos to YouTube. | ||
- | * Stan - Remind Gary to bring Penguins to meetings and hand out pamphlets. | + | * Andrew L. - work with Don Ellis to upload older videos to YouTube. |
- | * Gary - Build spreadsheet to track domain name registrations. http://bgp.he.net/ip/207.223.253.71#_dns | + | * Andrew L. - work on updates to web site. |
- | * Gary - Follow up with Noel about transferring the SLACC.COM domain to us. | + | |
- | * Andrew - remind Ken Johnson about STEERCOM meeting, give another talk | + | |
- | * Andrew - work with Don Ellis to upload older videos to YouTube. | + | |
- | * Andrew - work on updates to web site. | + | |