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 ====== Date and Time ====== ====== Date and Time ======
   * Wednesday, January 5, 2011   * Wednesday, January 5, 2011
-  * 6:30 PM - +  * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  
 ====== Attendees ====== ====== Attendees ======
- +  ​* Lee Lammert 
-:?:  * Craig Buchek +  * Jerry Stutte 
- +  * Craig Buchek 
-:?:  * Don Ellis +  * Stan Reichardt 
- +  * Gary Meyer (tardy and decorative)
-:?:  * Carl Fitch +
- +
-:?:  ​* Lee Lammert +
- +
-:?:  ​* ​Noah Lance +
- +
-:?:  ​* ​Gary Meyer +
- +
-:?:  * Stan Reichardt +
- +
-:?:  ​* ​Jerry Stutte+
  
 ====== Agenda Changes ====== ====== Agenda Changes ======
-  * This change ​item added per suggestion of Gary M+  * This item added per suggestion of Gary Meyer
-  * Are there any additions, ​deletion ​or changes to sequence of items in the prepared agenda? +  * Are there any additions, ​deletions, ​or changes to sequence of items in the prepared agenda?
-  * 2011-01 ​+
  
 ====== Secretary Report ​ ====== ====== Secretary Report ​ ======
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 ====== Treasurer Report ====== ====== Treasurer Report ======
-  * Balance as of 10/31:  $835.35 +  * Balance as of 11/31:  $835.35 
-  * Expenses: ​none+  * Expenses: ​MO SOS (Craig Buchek) $25.00
   * Income: none   * Income: none
-  * Balance as of 11/30: $835.35+  * Balance as of 12/31: $810.35
   * Need to encourage people to use the new PayPal buttons on the web site.   * Need to encourage people to use the new PayPal buttons on the web site.
  
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 | Meeting ​ ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ Feb ^ Mar ^ Apr ^ May ^ Jun ^ Jul ^ Aug ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^ | Meeting ​ ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ Feb ^ Mar ^ Apr ^ May ^ Jun ^ Jul ^ Aug ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^
-^ Steercom |  6 |  6 |  6  |   ​5 ​ |   ​6 ​ |  4 |  6 |    6 |  4 |   7 |  6 |   5 |   +^ Steercom |  6 |  6 |  6  |   ​5 ​ |   ​6 ​ |  4 |  6 |    6 |  4 |   7 |  6 |   5 |   
-^ SLACC    |  9 |  - |  5  |   ​8 ​ |   ? ​ |  5 | (6)|  ? |  ? |     ? |  8 |   x |   +^ SLACC    |  9 |  - |  5  |   ​8 ​ |   ? ​ |  5 | (6)|  ? |  ? |     ? |  8 |   x |   
-^ SLUUG    | 15 | 28 |  22? |  26 |   ? ​ |  ? | 18 | 22? | 29(31) |  ? |  29 |   ​x ​|   ? | +^ SLUUG    | 15 | 28 |  22? |  26 |   ? ​ |  ? | 18 | 22? | 29(31) |  ? |  29 |   ? ​|  15 
-^ SNUG SuSE| 15 |  - |  ?  |   ​- ​ |   ​8 ​ |  8 |  9 |  4 |  8 |  ? |  - |   7 |   +^ SNUG SuSE| 15 |  - |  ?  |   ​- ​ |   ​8 ​ |  8 |  9 |  4 |  8 |  ? |  - |   7 |   (14) 
-^ STLLUG ​  | 25 |  23 |  15  |   ​16 ​ |  16  |  17 | 19 |   9 |  17 |  21 |  17 |  16  ? |+^ STLLUG ​  | 25 |  23 |  15  |   ​16 ​ |  16  |  17 | 19 |   9 |  17 |  21 |  17 |  16 | (9) |
 ^ STCLUG ​  | - | (2) |  7  |   ​6 ​ |   ? ​ |  6 |  5 |  12 |  4 |  ? |   6 |   4 |   - | ^ STCLUG ​  | - | (2) |  7  |   ​6 ​ |   ? ​ |  6 |  5 |  12 |  4 |  ? |   6 |   4 |   - |
-^ HZWLUG ​  | 9 | (13) | 10  |   ​8 ​ |  11  |  ? |  8 |  ? |  ? |  6 |  7 |   |   |+^ HZWLUG ​  | 9 | (13) | 10  |   ​8 ​ |  11  |  ? |  8 |  ? |  ? |  6 |  7 |   |   |
  
   * NA - Not part of SLUUG.   * NA - Not part of SLUUG.
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   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.
   * BASE: Keyboard Karaoke by Various Members   * BASE: Keyboard Karaoke by Various Members
 +    * Stan showed off some websites.
   * MAIN: Arm-based Linux NAS Server (LG N2B1) by Lee Lammert   * MAIN: Arm-based Linux NAS Server (LG N2B1) by Lee Lammert
 +    * Good.
  
 ==== SNUG - December 15 ==== ==== SNUG - December 15 ====
   * [[http://​snug.sluug.org/​|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group.   * [[http://​snug.sluug.org/​|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group.
-  * TOPIC: Fault tolerant Linux solutions ​+  * TOPIC: Fault tolerant Linux solutions 
 +    * Technical problems - could not give presentation 
 +    * Great discussion of Novell and SuSE technologies
  
 ==== STLLUG - December 16 ==== ==== STLLUG - December 16 ====
   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.
   * TOPIC: HAML/​SASS/​CoffeeScript by Craig Buchek   * TOPIC: HAML/​SASS/​CoffeeScript by Craig Buchek
 +    * Good. Better than expected.
 +    * Need more like these -- just introducing/​demoing some cool application or technology.
 +      * When the presenter is just exploring, the whole audience actively learns, instead of passively.
  
 ==== STCLUG - December 23 ==== ==== STCLUG - December 23 ====
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 ==== HZWLUG - December 28 ==== ==== HZWLUG - December 28 ====
   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We sometimes cover more than one.   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We sometimes cover more than one.
-  * Stan R. was not in town to run the meeting.+  * Stan R. was not in town to run the meeting. Phil Bunch ran it.
  
 ====== Presentation Schedule ====== ====== Presentation Schedule ======
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 ==== SLUUG - January 12 ==== ==== SLUUG - January 12 ====
   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.
-  * BASE: BSD Jails by Lee Lammert+  * BASE: BSD Jails and chroot ​by Lee Lammert
   * MAIN: Comparison of ARM and Atom by Jerry Stutte   * MAIN: Comparison of ARM and Atom by Jerry Stutte
  
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 ==== SLACC - February 3 ==== ==== SLACC - February 3 ====
   * [[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
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
  
 ==== SLUUG - February 9 ==== ==== SLUUG - February 9 ====
   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.   * [[http://​www.sluug.org/​|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation.
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
   * BASE: To Be Determined (TBD)   * BASE: To Be Determined (TBD)
   * MAIN: Cyber Security by Ruben Lopez (tentative, via Jerry)   * MAIN: Cyber Security by Ruben Lopez (tentative, via Jerry)
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 ==== SNUG - February 16 ==== ==== SNUG - February 16 ====
   * [[http://​snug.sluug.org/​|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group.   * [[http://​snug.sluug.org/​|SNUG]] is the St. Louis Novell Users Group.
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
   * TOPIC: To Be Determined (TBD)   * TOPIC: To Be Determined (TBD)
  
 ==== STLLUG - February 17 ==== ==== STLLUG - February 17 ====
   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
   * TOPIC: Video Capture and Editing by Noah Lance (tentative)   * TOPIC: Video Capture and Editing by Noah Lance (tentative)
  
 ==== HZWLUG - February 22 ==== ==== HZWLUG - February 22 ====
   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We sometimes cover more than one.   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We sometimes cover more than one.
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
  
 ==== STCLUG - February 24 ==== ==== STCLUG - February 24 ====
   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.
 +  * SLUUG Election Voting
   * TOPIC: To Be Determined (TBD)   * TOPIC: To Be Determined (TBD)
  
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       * Craig and Lee got Webalizer working after the blue sky session.       * Craig and Lee got Webalizer working after the blue sky session.
       * Gary and Stan have been looking at the Webalizer reports.       * Gary and Stan have been looking at the Webalizer reports.
-    ​+      ​[[http://​www.sluug.org/​hitreport/​]]
  
 ===== Wash U Cleanup ===== ===== Wash U Cleanup =====
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   * 2010-11 No progress. See note above about Gary's usefulness.   * 2010-11 No progress. See note above about Gary's usefulness.
   * 2010-12 No progress. See note above about Gary's usefulness.   * 2010-12 No progress. See note above about Gary's usefulness.
-  * 2011-01 +  * 2011-01 ​No progress. See note above about Gary's usefulness.
-    * +
  
 ===== Password Cards ===== ===== Password Cards =====
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   * 2010-11 Jerry received a password card from Craig.   * 2010-11 Jerry received a password card from Craig.
   * 2010-12 Status unchanged.   * 2010-12 Status unchanged.
-  * 2011-01 +  * 2011-01 ​Craig REALLY intends to change root passwords VERY soon.
-    * +
  
 ===== Linux Conference in May ===== ===== Linux Conference in May =====
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   * 2010-11 Craig will investigate.   * 2010-11 Craig will investigate.
   * 2010-12 Craig will investigate.   * 2010-12 Craig will investigate.
-  * 2011-01 +  * 2011-01 ​Craig will investigate.
-    * +
  
 ===== SNUG Future ===== ===== SNUG Future =====
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     * We should defer this discussion until Attachmate buy-out settles out.     * We should defer this discussion until Attachmate buy-out settles out.
   * 2011-01   * 2011-01
-    * +    * Attendance last month was excellent; no action required yet.
  
 ===== Domain Name Renewals ===== ===== Domain Name Renewals =====
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   * Gary is going to check the possibility with vendors.   * Gary is going to check the possibility with vendors.
   * 2011-01   * 2011-01
-    * +    * Gary renewed STCLUG.ORG last month.
  
 ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit ===== ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit =====
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   * 2010-12 No status change.   * 2010-12 No status change.
   * We should push the PayPal usage.   * We should push the PayPal usage.
-  * 2011-01 +  * 2011-01 ​Stan suggested putting Hostirian at the bottom of all SIG web sites.
-    * +
  
 ===== Recording Meetings ===== ===== Recording Meetings =====
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     * Stan R. passed voice recorder to Gary M. on 18 November and doesn'​t want it back.     * Stan R. passed voice recorder to Gary M. on 18 November and doesn'​t want it back.
     * Noah volunteered an old Digital8 recorder.     * Noah volunteered an old Digital8 recorder.
-  * 2011-01 +  * 2011-01 ​Continued discussion, but no consensus.
-    * +
  
 ===== Preparation for February Annual Meeting and Elections ===== ===== Preparation for February Annual Meeting and Elections =====
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     * On the 1st Wednesday in March.     * On the 1st Wednesday in March.
   * 2011-01   * 2011-01
-    * +    * Carl Fitch'​s board seat is up this year. 
 +    * Stan nominates Jerry Stutte for Board. 
 +    * Craig nominates Gary for President. 
 +    * We can start with last year's ballot -- [[http://​www.sluug.org/​pdf/​ballot2010.txt]]
  
 ====== New Business ====== ====== New Business ======
 +  * Mike Knight'​s emails regarding web site.
 +    * Stan changed the copyright dates.
 +    * Good idea to list other Open Source friendly resources.
 +      * On a separate page from our own SIGs.
 +      * Sites like WITS, CVillage, Arch Reactor, 2600.
 +    * Our site layout has not changed for years.
 +      * Would take some effort to re-do it, and seems to be working for most people.
  
 ====== Annual Requirements ====== ====== Annual Requirements ======
-  * December 2010 - Renew STCLUG.ORG domain. 
   * February 2011 - Renew STLLINUX.ORG domain.   * February 2011 - Renew STLLINUX.ORG domain.
   * February 2011 - SLUUG annual Board meeting and elections.   * February 2011 - SLUUG annual Board meeting and elections.
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 ====== Blue Sky ====== ====== Blue Sky ======
-  * Gary spoke about the difficulties ​we have finding current information on all the upcoming meetings. +  * Stan talked ​about the 2-page hand-out ​we have for SLUUG. 
-    * SLUUG calendar is relatively definitive, but the original sources are often out of date. +    * Suggested we put the membership form on the back of that
- +    * Lee will look into printing them out.
-  * Stan and Gary suggested posting post-meeting wrap-ups to DISCUSS+
-    * Things like posting ​the "​Recognize Useful Efforts"​ section from the Steering minutes every month. +
-    * Summary ​of Steering Committee minutes+
-    * Highlights of presentations. +
-    * Questions (and answers) from Q&A sessions from presentations.+
  
 ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ======
   * Recognize completed action items, and other useful actions.   * Recognize completed action items, and other useful actions.
   * Who did what?   * Who did what?
-  * +  * Stan updated web pages. 
 +  * Gary renewed STCLUG domain. 
 +  * Gary did PR at the All-Geek Christmas Bowling. 
 +    * Bowling event had 40 people from various groups, like PerlMongers and Lambda Lounge. 
 +  * Lee disabled a disuse account with 280 MB of email. 
 +  * Lee tested the PayPal button. 
 +  * Lee and Craig installed Webalizer. 
 +  * Jerry was mostly decorative. 
 +  * Craig was mostly decorative.
  
 ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== ====== Follow-up and Action Items ======
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     * Kyle Cordes - ffmpeg or other     * Kyle Cordes - ffmpeg or other
   * Jerry - find someone to talk to us about Android.   * Jerry - find someone to talk to us about Android.
 +    * Talk to Lopez from FBI about Internet security.
 +    * Talk to Alan Griggs about 101 Windows Tricks Linux Users Should Know.
     * Talk to Joshua Frank and Bill Zimmerly.     * Talk to Joshua Frank and Bill Zimmerly.
     * Talk to Rich Siebel to see if Andrew Prunicki of OCI can talk to us.     * Talk to Rich Siebel to see if Andrew Prunicki of OCI can talk to us.
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   * Noah - work on Amber build.   * Noah - work on Amber build.
   * Gary - look into syncing domain renewals so they all happen at the same time of year.   * Gary - look into syncing domain renewals so they all happen at the same time of year.
-  * Gary - renew STCLUG.ORG domain!!!! 
   * Gary - follow up with Noel about transferring the SLACC.COM domain to us.   * Gary - follow up with Noel about transferring the SLACC.COM domain to us.
   * Gary - get Wash U site cleaned up.   * Gary - get Wash U site cleaned up.
  
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