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SLUUG Administration Second save during meeting.
steercom:2012-06 [2012/06/06 20:33] (current)
SLUUG Administration [Treasurer Report]
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   * Wednesday, June 6, 2012   * Wednesday, June 6, 2012
-  * 6:50 PM -+  * 6:50 PM - 8:10 PM
  
 ====== Attendees ====== ====== Attendees ======
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   * Bob Sherrill   * Bob Sherrill
   * Jerry Stutte   * Jerry Stutte
 +  * Noah Lance
  
 ====== Agenda Changes ====== ====== Agenda Changes ======
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 ====== Treasurer Report ====== ====== Treasurer Report ======
-|^Balance as of 4/​1^$2,​941.43^+|^Balance as of 4/​1^$2,​941.43^
 ^ ^Credit (+) ^ Debit (-) ^ ^ ^Credit (+) ^ Debit (-) ^
 ^BuddyNS^ ^      30.00^ ^BuddyNS^ ^      30.00^
 ^Balance as of 4/30^ $2,911.43^ | ^Balance as of 4/30^ $2,911.43^ |
  
 +* Thank you to Bryce Meyer for the Membership Purchase!
 ====== Attendance Report ====== ====== Attendance Report ======
   * Initial mail list subscriptions are prompted by attendance sheets.   * Initial mail list subscriptions are prompted by attendance sheets.
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 ==== SLUUG - Jun 13 ==== ==== SLUUG - Jun 13 ====
   * [[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: To Be Determined (TBD)+  * BASE: Debugging Email by Jeff Muse
   * MAIN: Managing Xen with OpenNebula by Noah Lance   * MAIN: Managing Xen with OpenNebula by Noah Lance
-  * MAIN: SystemD by Jerry Stutte 
  
 ==== SNUG - Jun 20 ==== ==== SNUG - Jun 20 ====
   * [[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: ​GroupLink HelpDesk product demonstration by GroupLink ​(tentative)
  
 ==== STLLUG - Jun 21 ==== ==== STLLUG - Jun 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.
-  * TOPIC: ​(TENTATIVE) Asterisk Soft Phones on Linux by Don Ellis and Lee Lammert+  * TOPIC: ​Automated Web App Testing with Cucumber ​and Selenium by Craig Buchek
  
 ==== HZWLUG - Jun 26 ==== ==== HZWLUG - Jun 26 ====
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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: To Be Determined (TBD)   * BASE: To Be Determined (TBD)
-  * MAIN: To Be Determined (TBD)+  * MAIN: SystemD by Jerry Stutte
  
 ==== SNUG - Jul 18 ==== ==== SNUG - Jul 18 ====
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 ==== STLLUG - Jul 19 ==== ==== STLLUG - Jul 19 ====
   * [[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: ​To Be Determined (TBD)+  * TOPIC: ​Asterisk Soft Phones on Linux by Don Ellis and Lee Lammert
  
 ==== HZWLUG - Jul 24 ==== ==== HZWLUG - Jul 24 ====
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   * 2012-05 Jeff Muse updated AMBER HTTPS cert.  ​   * 2012-05 Jeff Muse updated AMBER HTTPS cert.  ​
     * Altho we believed the change would only effect that, unexpectedly,​ Gary's Apple eMAIL client complained about the certificate on IMAP.     * Altho we believed the change would only effect that, unexpectedly,​ Gary's Apple eMAIL client complained about the certificate on IMAP.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Noah got 3 new servers up at Hostirian. 
 +    * Bud (replacement) - 600 GB storage array 
 +      * Storage for VMs 
 +      * Storage for media (audio/​video recordings of meetings) 
 +    * Golden Wheat (replacement) 
 +    * XenPRI - platform to run VMs 
 +  * 2012-06 Noah has been updating docs on wiki.
  
 ===== Wash U Cleanup ===== ===== Wash U Cleanup =====
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     *  We need to pull server boxes and build space.     *  We need to pull server boxes and build space.
   * 2012-05 Don says that at some point he will be able to upload what he has.   * 2012-05 Don says that at some point he will be able to upload what he has.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Don will be able to upload to the new Bud shortly. 
 +    * Stan will be able to link them into our web sites.
  
 ===== Web Site Suggestions ===== ===== Web Site Suggestions =====
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   * 2012-05 Gary M. suggests calendar page to highlight OUR, i.e. SLUUG'​s mtngs.  ​   * 2012-05 Gary M. suggests calendar page to highlight OUR, i.e. SLUUG'​s mtngs.  ​
     * After all, part of the idea of maintaining the calendar is to drive traffic to our own mtngs!     * After all, part of the idea of maintaining the calendar is to drive traffic to our own mtngs!
- * Could be hilites on the Google calendar itself &/or additional 1-2 lines written outside the Google calendar. +      ​* Could be hilites on the Google calendar itself &/or additional 1-2 lines written outside the Google calendar. 
- * Lee pointed out that advanced users may pull RSS that would not see the "​off-Google"​ lines.+      * Lee pointed out that advanced users may pull RSS that would not see the "​off-Google"​ lines.
  
 ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit ===== ===== STLLUG Sponsorship Credit =====
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   * 2012-04 Low priority   * 2012-04 Low priority
   * 2012-05 Low priority, Stan R needs to go back and finish.   * 2012-05 Low priority, Stan R needs to go back and finish.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Low priority, Stan R needs to go back and finish.
  
 ===== Business Cards ===== ===== Business Cards =====
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       * Extra cards were given to Gary M for posting on bulletin boards.       * Extra cards were given to Gary M for posting on bulletin boards.
     * 2012-04 Lee has ordered some matching stationary, 2 reams paper and 1 card stock. ​     * 2012-04 Lee has ordered some matching stationary, 2 reams paper and 1 card stock. ​
-    * 2012-05 Jerry has been giving them out to students and facilty+    * 2012-05 Jerry has been giving them out to students and faculty
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Ask Lee if you need some.
  
 ===== STLLUG.ORG domain ===== ===== STLLUG.ORG domain =====
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   * 2012-04 This points to Craig'​s 2011 membership survey web page.  Will redesignate to current active site.   * 2012-04 This points to Craig'​s 2011 membership survey web page.  Will redesignate to current active site.
   * 2012-05 Yet to be done.   * 2012-05 Yet to be done.
-  * 2012-06 ​ +  * 2012-06 ​Craig to take a look at this.
- +
-===== Schools ===== +
-  * Spring break opportunities ​to find new blood. +
-  * 2012-04 spring break over, now facing end of semester testing. ​ Gary M and Jerry S will disseminate propaganda. +
-  * 2012-05 Gary suggests contacting Truman and St. Louis University Business School  +
-    * Per Gary, he sent emails, no replies yet. +
-  * 2012-06 ​+
  
 ===== New Pamphlets ===== ===== New Pamphlets =====
   * 2012-04 - Stan R with considerable help from Christine Wanta has produced a pamphlet on Free Open Source Software (FOSS).   * 2012-04 - Stan R with considerable help from Christine Wanta has produced a pamphlet on Free Open Source Software (FOSS).
     * It should be very complementary to what we hawk at the St. Louis Business Expo Linux Booth.     * It should be very complementary to what we hawk at the St. Louis Business Expo Linux Booth.
- * The pamphlet has been added to the SLUUG Resources Handouts page +      ​* The pamphlet has been added to the SLUUG Resources Handouts page 
- * Another pamphlet is planned to highlight our Google calendar and list regular meeting days of the month. +      * Another pamphlet is planned to highlight our Google calendar and list regular meeting days of the month. 
- * Lee suggested a single page calendar poster also. +      * Lee suggested a single page calendar poster also. 
-  * 2012-05 Stan R build new pamphlet for calendar and Free Open Source Software (FOSS). +  * 2012-05 Stan R built new pamphlet for calendar and Free Open Source Software (FOSS). 
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​New pamphlets have been posted to our web site (resources/​handouts. 
 +  * 2012-06 Stan will go to Lee's to print out some copies. 
 +    * Good for handing out, especially at Business Expo. 
 +  * 2012-06 Stan has more ideas. 
 +    * Troubleshooting
  
 ===== Moving STLLUG ===== ===== Moving STLLUG =====
   * 2012-04 We need to confirm Dr. Lemon'​s commitment and possibly step up search for new location.   * 2012-04 We need to confirm Dr. Lemon'​s commitment and possibly step up search for new location.
-  * 2012-05 Per Stan R, Indian Trails Library Branch ​Auditorum ​is available during June to December monthly time slots, but not May.  +  * 2012-05 Per Stan R, Indian Trails Library Branch ​Auditorium ​is available during June to December monthly time slots, but not May.  
-    * Jerry offering our host ( Dr. Lemon) summer months to skip.+    * Jerry offering our host (Dr. Lemon) summer months to skip.
  * Instead of skipping months, Dr. Lemon is going to provide Jerry with access card.  * Instead of skipping months, Dr. Lemon is going to provide Jerry with access card.
-    * We'll hold off on considering a move, or reserving Indian Trails Library Branch ​Auditorum ​until we confirm access to projector. +    * We'll hold off on considering a move, or reserving Indian Trails Library Branch ​Auditorium ​until we confirm access to projector. 
-  * 2012-06 ​ +  * 2012-06 ​No updates.
  
 ===== STCL Room Reservations ===== ===== STCL Room Reservations =====
   * 2012-05 Stan R made reservations for SLACC and HZWLUG.   * 2012-05 Stan R made reservations for SLACC and HZWLUG.
     * Checks delivered for SLACC meetings at Thornhill and Bridgeton Trails.     * Checks delivered for SLACC meetings at Thornhill and Bridgeton Trails.
-    *  +  ​* 2012-06 ​All taken care of.
-  ​* 2012-06 ​+
  
 ===== Food and Drink ===== ===== Food and Drink =====
   * 2012-05 Want more.   * 2012-05 Want more.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Jerry said that some recruiters were interested in providing pizza and such.
  
 ===== New Embedded SIG ===== ===== New Embedded SIG =====
   * 2012-05 Lee suggested. ​ Four maybe five folks interested.   * 2012-05 Lee suggested. ​ Four maybe five folks interested.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Lee got some hardware. Looking for interested folks to find a meeting time.
  
 ===== Projector ===== ===== Projector =====
-  * 2012-05 We had previously agreed to buy one. +  * 2012-05 We had previously agreed to buy one.
     * Would be great to possibly have a second projector at sites that already provide us with one.     * Would be great to possibly have a second projector at sites that already provide us with one.
     * ~$500 for WXGA Projector for Embedded SIG and meeting spare     * ~$500 for WXGA Projector for Embedded SIG and meeting spare
  * Go ahead.  * Go ahead.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Have been unable to meet our criteria at the price point.
  
 ===== Additional Monitor ===== ===== Additional Monitor =====
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   * Funded by NUI Capital Reserves   * Funded by NUI Capital Reserves
   * 2012-05 Consideration of alternate splitter, requested and approved. ​   * 2012-05 Consideration of alternate splitter, requested and approved. ​
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Has been purchased.
  
 ====== New Business ====== ====== New Business ======
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 ===== JOBS Postings ===== ===== JOBS Postings =====
   * Historically SLUUG had discouraged postings of jobs on our mailing lists.   * Historically SLUUG had discouraged postings of jobs on our mailing lists.
-    * Such job postings could be percieved ​as SPAM.+    * Such job postings could be perceived ​as SPAM.
   * With drastically lower member employment, job postings have been considered acceptable.   * With drastically lower member employment, job postings have been considered acceptable.
   * Ideally SLUUG would offer something to paid sponsors and receive credit and compensation.   * Ideally SLUUG would offer something to paid sponsors and receive credit and compensation.
-  * 2012-06  +  * 2012-06 ​Jeff Muse volunteered to create a JOBS mailing list. 
- +    * We'll also add an archive of the list on the web.
  
 ====== Annual Requirements ====== ====== Annual Requirements ======
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 ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ======
   * Recognize completed action items, and other useful actions.   * Recognize completed action items, and other useful actions.
-  * 2012-06 ​+  * 2012-06 ​Noah got some servers up and docs written. 
 +  * 2012-06 Stan got the ANNOUNCE emails out consistently.
  
 ====== Blue Sky ====== ====== Blue Sky ======
   * 2012-05 Jerry wanted to know what we should call Blue Sky.  Gary suggested Blue Sky.   * 2012-05 Jerry wanted to know what we should call Blue Sky.  Gary suggested Blue Sky.
-  ​* Gary went on and on about X's email password. ​  +    ​* Gary went on and on about X's email password. 
-  * Stan R was totally confused, not understanding email passwords were set with Jeff and Lee's web interface to something. +    * Stan R was totally confused, not understanding email passwords were set with Jeff and Lee's web interface to something. 
-  * We need email password process documented (if it hasn't already been done). +    * We need email password process documented (if it hasn't already been done). 
-  * Gary suggested we rename servers to Who, What, Where, When and Why. +    * Gary suggested we rename servers to Who, What, Where, When and Why. 
-  * Don suggested server names  +    * Don suggested server names  
-  * Jerry suggested server names  +    * Jerry suggested server names
-  * 2012-06 ​+
  
 ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== ====== Follow-up and Action Items ======
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