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SLUUG Administration [Treasurer Report]
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   * Wednesday, October 5, 2011   * Wednesday, October 5, 2011
-FIXME:  ​6:30 PM - +  ​7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  
 ====== Attendees ====== ====== Attendees ======
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   * Balance as of 9/​30:​ $2009.94   * Balance as of 9/​30:​ $2009.94
  
-  * County Library: $  10.00+  * County Library:     ​$  10.00
   * Deposit from NUI: $ 500.00 +   * Deposit from NUI: $ 500.00 +
-  * SBE Booth: $ 125.00 -+  * SBE Booth:     ​$ 125.00 -
   * SBE Booth Electric:​ $ ​ 70.00 -   * SBE Booth Electric:​ $ ​ 70.00 -
   * Thornhill SLACC Room:​ $ ​ 60.00 -   * Thornhill SLACC Room:​ $ ​ 60.00 -
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-FIXME: July was not sufficiently reviewed because of limited access at August STEERCOM meeting. 
  
 ==== SLACC - July 7 ==== ==== SLACC - July 7 ====
   * [[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
-    * Problem with room reservations.  ​Canceled ​because check not processed on time.+    * Problem with room reservations.  ​Had been canceled ​because check not processed on time.  Had to pay cash.
  
 ==== SLUUG - July 13 ==== ==== SLUUG - July 13 ====
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   * [[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: SuSE manager. ​   * TOPIC: SuSE manager. ​
 +  * Pre-recorded presentation,​ good information about centralized system management.
  
-Pre-recorded presentation,​ good information about centralized system management. 
 ==== STLLUG - July 21 ==== ==== STLLUG - July 21 ====
   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.
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     * Part I: Yum repositories explored by Jeff Muse     * Part I: Yum repositories explored by Jeff Muse
     * Part II: Apt package tools by Craig Buchek     * Part II: Apt package tools by Craig Buchek
 +  * Good compare-and-contrast and coverage of lesser-known features.
  
-Good compare-and-contrast and coverage of lesser-known features. 
 ==== HZWLUG - July 26 ==== ==== HZWLUG - July 26 ====
   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We usually cover more than one.   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We usually cover more than one.
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 ==== SLACC - Aug 4 ==== ==== SLACC - Aug 4 ====
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   * BASE: LibreOffice Mail Merge Processing by Stan Reichardt   * BASE: LibreOffice Mail Merge Processing by Stan Reichardt
   * MAIN: Migration of SLUUG services to AMBER by Jeff Muse (tentative pending completion of work)   * MAIN: Migration of SLUUG services to AMBER by Jeff Muse (tentative pending completion of work)
- + ​* ​Technical mail merge difficulties cut into the main presentation time a bit, to the great relief of the presenter.
-Technical mail merge difficulties cut into the main presentation time a bit, to the great relief of the presenter. +
- +
  
 ==== SNUG - Aug 17  ==== ==== SNUG - Aug 17  ====
   * [[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: ZENworks Configuration Management 11    * TOPIC: ZENworks Configuration Management 11 
- +  * Pre-recorded but good presentation by tech rep from Novell. A bit difficult to hear at times.
-Pre-recorded but good presentation by tech rep from Novell. A bit difficult to hear at times.+
  
 ==== STLLUG - Aug 18 ==== ==== STLLUG - Aug 18 ====
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   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.
   * TOPIC: Open discussion. One new attendee.   * TOPIC: Open discussion. One new attendee.
- 
  
 ===== Sep 2011 ===== ===== Sep 2011 =====
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 ==== SLACC - Sep 1 ==== ==== SLACC - Sep 1 ====
 * [[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
-    * Need to confirm room reservations re-instated.+    * Needed ​to confirm room reservations re-instated.
  
 ==== SLUUG - Sep 14 ==== ==== SLUUG - Sep 14 ====
  * [[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: Possibly we will use this time for additional material from the FBI. Backup: Unix trivia emceed by Jerry.+  * BASE: NONE 
   * MAIN: Internet Security by Joseph J. Papes, former FBI agent, via Jerry Stutte   * MAIN: Internet Security by Joseph J. Papes, former FBI agent, via Jerry Stutte
   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)
 +    * Generated a lot of interesting questions.
 +    * NO Q&A or Announcement No Call for help, presentation went right on through.
 +    * 
  
 ==== STLLUG - Sep 15 ==== ==== STLLUG - Sep 15 ====
   * [[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: Machine Vision & Facial Recognition by Chris Leighton, confirmed via Lee   * TOPIC: Machine Vision & Facial Recognition by Chris Leighton, confirmed via Lee
-  * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)+  * Good, lot of material. Needed a better introduction,​ lots of good examples.
  
 ==== SNUG - Sep 21  ==== ==== SNUG - Sep 21  ====
   * [[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: ​To Be Determined (TBD)+  * TOPIC: ​Comparison of SuSE to other Linux distros. 
 +  * Inpromptu session was very engaging and had a lot of participation.
  
 ==== STCLUG - Sep 22 ==== ==== STCLUG - Sep 22 ====
   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.
   * TOPIC: Backup Techniques and Guitars   * TOPIC: Backup Techniques and Guitars
 +  * Resolved to put into HIATUS until January.
 +  * November and December were not going to be held anyway because of holidays.
  
 ==== HZWLUG - Sep 26  ==== ==== HZWLUG - Sep 26  ====
   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We usually cover more than one.   * [[http://​hzwlug.sluug.org |HZWLUG]] topics are usually determined by attendees. ​ We usually cover more than one.
 +  * User seeking help configuring netbook wireless, resolved that had no wireless driver. USB wireless worked fine.
  
 ====== Presentation Schedule ====== ====== Presentation Schedule ======
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 ==== SLACC - Oct 6 ==== ==== SLACC - Oct 6 ====
 * [[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
-    * Need to confirm ​room reservations re-instated.+    * Confirmed ​room reservations re-instated.
  
 ==== SLUUG - Oct 12 ==== ==== SLUUG - Oct 12 ====
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   * MAIN: AlienVault by Jerry Stutte   * MAIN: AlienVault by Jerry Stutte
   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)
 +
 +==== St. Louis Business Expo - Oct 18 ====
 +  * Details to follow later.
  
 ==== SNUG - Oct 19 ==== ==== SNUG - Oct 19 ====
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 ==== STLLUG - Oct 20 ==== ==== STLLUG - Oct 20 ====
   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.
-  * TOPICTo Be Determined (TBD)+  * OPTION1Installation of SuSE on laptop - Don Ellis and Jerry Stutte 
 +  * OPTION2: Sustaining Link to Machine Behind a Firewall 
 +  *   * Reverse SSH maintenance and start ups script - Donn Ellis and Jerry Stutte. 
 +  * OPTION3 Android suggested by Gary Meyer. ​
   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)   * BACKUP: To Be Determined (TBD)
  
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 ==== STCLUG - Oct 27 ==== ==== STCLUG - Oct 27 ====
   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.   * [[http://​www.stclug.org/​|STCLUG]] is the St. Charles Linux Users Group.
-  * HIATUS: No more meetings until January 2012.  Lack of interesting material combined with recent disappointing attendance ​ +  * HIATUS: No more meetings until January 2012.  Lack of interesting material combined with recent 
-  ​were cited by those attending as reason to not have meeting in October. ​ Plus, the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas +    * disappointing attendance were cited by those attending as reason to not have meeting in October. 
-  ​conflict with usual November and December dates. +    * Plus, the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas conflict with usual November and December dates.
  
 ===== Nov 2011 ===== ===== Nov 2011 =====
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   * Need a copy of the SNUG by-laws.   * Need a copy of the SNUG by-laws.
     * Stan will get with Gary Hollingsworth to see if he can get us a copy.     * Stan will get with Gary Hollingsworth to see if he can get us a copy.
 +  * 2011-10 Not likely that we will find anything, consider moot.
  
 ===== Password Cards ===== ===== Password Cards =====
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   * Root passwords were changed at work party for Bud, Amber, and Redhook. ​   * Root passwords were changed at work party for Bud, Amber, and Redhook. ​
   * Lee will get Don Ellis a copy of the card.   * Lee will get Don Ellis a copy of the card.
-  * 2011-08+  * 2011-10 Lee send PDF to Don, he needs to print a copy. 
 +  * 
  
 ===== Server Admin ===== ===== Server Admin =====
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     * Need to move wiki and www web services to Amber.     * Need to move wiki and www web services to Amber.
     * Stan has put a notice on the web page.     * Stan has put a notice on the web page.
-  * 2010-07 -  +  * 2010-07 - Renewed SLUUG.ORG domain during 9 July migration work party. 
-    * Renewed SLUUG.ORG domain during 9 July migration work party. +  * 2011-08 - EveryDNS migration to DynDNS caught us unprepared. Craig moved us to buddyns. 
-  * 2011-08 - +    * Lee has made copies of zone files and we have BIND on amber now as an authoritative server. 
-    * EveryDNS migration to DynDNS caught us unprepared. Craig moved us to buddyns. Lee has made copies of zone files and we have BIND on amber now as an authoritative server. We should probably make sure buddyns has up-to-date contact info. +We should probably make sure buddyns has up-to-date contact info.  
 +  * 2011-10 Large number updates (~190) are pending. Need to apply.
  
 ===== Wash U Cleanup ===== ===== Wash U Cleanup =====
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   * 2011-08 No progress   * 2011-08 No progress
   * 2011-09 Gary did a site survey and said "​Someday....."​   * 2011-09 Gary did a site survey and said "​Someday....."​
 +  * 2011-10 Gary says to repeat above response, ie "​Someday....."​
 +
 ===== Recording Meetings ===== ===== Recording Meetings =====
   * 2010-12   * 2010-12
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     * Jerry and Lee will research and purchase.     * Jerry and Lee will research and purchase.
   * 2011-08 No progress   * 2011-08 No progress
-  * 2011-09 ​ +  * 2011-09 Jerry has sent pricing information to Lee 
-    * Jerry has sent pricing information to Lee +  * 2011-10 No action on voice recorders. ​  
 +    * Much discussion about projectors. ​ Jerry S. will research available units. ​
   ​   ​
 ===== Web Site Suggestions ===== ===== Web Site Suggestions =====
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     * It would be good to get resumption of archiving at Wayback.     * It would be good to get resumption of archiving at Wayback.
       * How can we accomplish this?  We don't know; so, we appointed Gary M. to find a way.       * How can we accomplish this?  We don't know; so, we appointed Gary M. to find a way.
-  * 2011-08 +  * 2011-08 ​No progress. 
-  * 2011-09+  * 2011-09 ​No progress. 
 +  * 2011-10 No progress. 
 ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit ===== ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit =====
   * 2010-11 [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.   * 2010-11 [[http://​www.stllinux.org/​|STLLUG]] is the St. Louis Linux Users Group.
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   * 2011-06 No change. The spirit is willing but the schedule is weak.   * 2011-06 No change. The spirit is willing but the schedule is weak.
   * 2011-07 Stan R. added Historian logo stuff to bottom of home pages of all active Special Interest Groups.   * 2011-07 Stan R. added Historian logo stuff to bottom of home pages of all active Special Interest Groups.
-  * 2011-08 +  * 2011-08 ​No progress. 
-  * 2011-09+  * 2011-09 ​No progress. 
 +  * 2011-10 No progress.
  
 ===== LUGs and Attendance ===== ===== LUGs and Attendance =====
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     * Craig will send out the URL to DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE once we're happy with it.     * Craig will send out the URL to DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE once we're happy with it.
   * 2011-07 - Craig WILL send out the survey to STEERCOM, then DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE.   * 2011-07 - Craig WILL send out the survey to STEERCOM, then DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE.
-  * 2011-08 +  * 2011-08 ​- No progress. 
-  * 2011-09 - Jeff thinks the greater availability and ease-of-use is impacting us, and that fragmentation is leading people who would otherwise have come to the LUG to go to Android/​mobile/​embedded/​robotics groups.+  * 2011-09 - Jeff thinks the greater availability and ease-of-use is impacting us, and that fragmentation is 
 +    * leading people who would otherwise have come to the LUG to go to Android/​mobile/​embedded/​robotics groups
 +  * 2011-10 - No progress.
  
 ===== PR ===== ===== PR =====
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     * Several people were opposed to this idea. (CLARIFICATION 6/1: The opposition was specifically to facebook)     * Several people were opposed to this idea. (CLARIFICATION 6/1: The opposition was specifically to facebook)
   * 2011-07 Gary Meyer volunteered to do PR for the group to get younger members involved.   * 2011-07 Gary Meyer volunteered to do PR for the group to get younger members involved.
-  * 2011-08 +  * 2011-08 ​- No progress. 
- +  * 2011-09 - No progress. 
-====== New Business ======+  * 2011-10 - No progress.
  
 ===== SLACC Library Reservations ===== ===== SLACC Library Reservations =====
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  * Stan R. talked to Thornhill staff (Nick),  * Stan R. talked to Thornhill staff (Nick),
     * Confirmed room reservations re-instated,​ except for November and December conflicts.     * Confirmed room reservations re-instated,​ except for November and December conflicts.
-  * 2011-08 +  * 2011-08 ​- No report 
-    * +  * 2011-09 - No report 
 +  * 2011-10 - November and December reservations for SLACC were moved to Bridgeton Trails Branch. 
 +    * SLACC reservations at Thornhill Branch for CY 2012 were made, check to be hand carried by Stan R.  
 + 
 +====== New Business ====== 
 + 
 +===== HZWLUG Library Reservations ===== 
 +  * 2011-10 - Hazelwood Linux Users Group reservations at Prairie Commons Branch for CY 2012 were made. 
 +    * Check to be hand carried by Stan R. 
  
 ===== Other New Business ​ ===== ===== Other New Business ​ =====
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 ====== Annual Requirements ====== ====== Annual Requirements ======
-  * October 2011 - First Saturday, reserve rooms at St. Louis County Library Branches. 
-  * October 2011 - St. Louis Business Expo 
   * December 2011 - Renew STCLUG.ORG domain.   * December 2011 - Renew STCLUG.ORG domain.
   * February 2012 - Renew STLLINUX.ORG domain.   * February 2012 - Renew STLLINUX.ORG domain.
   * February 2012 - SLUUG annual Board meeting and elections.   * February 2012 - SLUUG annual Board meeting and elections.
-  * March 2012 - St. Louis Business Expo+  * March/​April ​2012 - St. Louis Business Expo
   * April 2012 - First Saturday, reserve rooms at St. Louis County Library Branches.   * April 2012 - First Saturday, reserve rooms at St. Louis County Library Branches.
   * May 2012 - IRS Form 990-N for Tax Exempt Status.   * May 2012 - IRS Form 990-N for Tax Exempt Status.
   * July 2012 - Renew SLUUG.ORG domain.   * July 2012 - Renew SLUUG.ORG domain.
   * August 2012 - Missouri Annual Report for Corporate Legal Status (now every 2 years).   * August 2012 - Missouri Annual Report for Corporate Legal Status (now every 2 years).
-  * May 2012 - IRS Form 990-N for Tax Exempt Status.+  * October ​2012 - First Saturday, reserve rooms at St. Louis County Library Branches. 
 +  * October 2012 StLouis Business Expo
  
 ====== Blue Sky ====== ====== Blue Sky ======
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   * Who did what?   * Who did what?
   * Stan updated web sites.   * Stan updated web sites.
-  * Craig and Lee rescued us from DNS doom. 
  
 ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== ====== Follow-up and Action Items ======
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