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* Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | * Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | ||
- | * 6:30 PM - | + | * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
====== Attendees ====== | ====== Attendees ====== | ||
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====== Treasurer Report ====== | ====== Treasurer Report ====== | ||
- | |^Balance as of 12/1^$2,624.22^ | + | |^Balance as of 1/1^$2,624.22^ |
^ Credit (+) ^ ^ Debit (-) | | ^ Credit (+) ^ ^ Debit (-) | | ||
- | ^Balance as of 12/31^ $2,624.22 ^ | | + | ^Balance as of 1/31^ $2,624.22 ^ | |
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====== JOBS Mailing List Report ====== | ====== JOBS Mailing List Report ====== | ||
- | * Subscriber numbers (approximate) as of end of December 2012: | + | * Subscriber numbers (approximate) as of end of January 2013: |
| JOBS ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ Feb ^ Mar ^ Apr ^ May ^ Jun ^ Jul ^ Aug ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ | | JOBS ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ Feb ^ Mar ^ Apr ^ May ^ Jun ^ Jul ^ Aug ^ Sep ^ Oct ^ Nov ^ Dec ^ Jan ^ | ||
- | ^ Subscribe| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 14 | 14 ^ 14 ^ 14 ^ | + | ^ Subscribe| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 ^ 14 ^ |
- | ^ Postings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 1 ^ 6 ^ 2 ^ | + | ^ Postings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 1 | 6 ^ 2 ^ |
* Numbers as end of each month. | * Numbers as end of each month. | ||
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* BASE: dsh (Distributed Shell) by John Hodge of Graybar | * BASE: dsh (Distributed Shell) by John Hodge of Graybar | ||
* MAIN: Agile Development by John Sextro of Asynchrony (via Craig) | * MAIN: Agile Development by John Sextro of Asynchrony (via Craig) | ||
+ | * Good. Could have used some more concrete examples/details. | ||
==== SLC Small Business Expo - Dec 14 ==== | ==== SLC Small Business Expo - Dec 14 ==== | ||
* [[http://www.slcl.org/content/slcl-small-business-expo|SLC SBE]] at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. | * [[http://www.slcl.org/content/slcl-small-business-expo|SLC SBE]] at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. | ||
+ | * Nobody from the group attended. | ||
+ | * Event was not well advertized. | ||
==== SNUG - Dec 19 ==== | ==== SNUG - Dec 19 ==== | ||
* [[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: [[http://sepusa.com/ | SEP sesam]] backup and disaster recovery products. | * TOPIC: [[http://sepusa.com/ | SEP sesam]] backup and disaster recovery products. | ||
- | * Location change: Interchange Technologies, 8130 Brentwood Industrial Dr, St Louis MO 63144 | + | * Only a few people showed up. |
- | * RSVP for Lunch provided 11:30 – 1:00 | + | |
==== STLLUG - Dec 20 ==== | ==== STLLUG - Dec 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. | ||
- | * TOPIC: Hadoop (TENTATIVE, via Craig) | + | * TOPIC: Hadoop by Tom Wheeler (via Craig) |
+ | * Good. Covered the basics. | ||
==== HOLIDAY - Dec 25 ==== | ==== HOLIDAY - Dec 25 ==== | ||
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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: Dia by Stan Reichardt | * BASE: Dia by Stan Reichardt | ||
+ | * Good. | ||
* MAIN: Mutt (email reader) by Jeff Muse | * MAIN: Mutt (email reader) by Jeff Muse | ||
+ | * Very good. | ||
==== SNUG - Jan 16 ==== | ==== SNUG - Jan 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. | ||
- | * TOPIC: To Be Determined (TBD) | + | * TOPIC: Filer webinar |
==== STLLUG - Jan 17 ==== | ==== STLLUG - Jan 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. | ||
* PRESENTATION: How to Give a Presentation by Craig Buchek | * PRESENTATION: How to Give a Presentation by Craig Buchek | ||
+ | * Good. Informative. | ||
==== HZWLUG - Jan 22 ==== | ==== HZWLUG - Jan 22 ==== | ||
* [[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. | ||
- | * Did brief review of Linux Journal Readers Choice Survey for 2012 (with look back at 2009 survey). | + | * Did brief review of Linux Journal Readers Choice Survey for 2012 (with look back at 2009 survey). |
- | * Attempted LinuxMint load to ham strung laptop (no working USB or DVD reader). | + | * Attempted Linux Mint load to ham-strung laptop (no working USB or DVD reader). |
- | * Additional mayhem. | + | * Additional mayhem. |
====== Presentation Schedule ====== | ====== Presentation Schedule ====== | ||
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==== SLUUG - Feb 13 ==== | ==== SLUUG - Feb 13 ==== | ||
+ | * [[http://www.sluug.org/|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation. | ||
* BASE: Using Firefox Tab Groups (Revisited) by Stan Reichardt | * BASE: Using Firefox Tab Groups (Revisited) by Stan Reichardt | ||
* MAIN: Omnipotent Git by Jessica Kerr (Lee Lammert) | * MAIN: Omnipotent Git by Jessica Kerr (Lee Lammert) | ||
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==== SLUUG - March 13 ==== | ==== SLUUG - March 13 ==== | ||
- | * BASE: To Be Determined (TBD) | + | * [[http://www.sluug.org/|SLUUG]] usually starts with a tutorial or demo session before a main presentation. |
- | * MAIN: To Be Determined (TBD) | + | * BASE: To Be Determined by Stan Reichardt |
+ | * MAIN: Gnome 3 - Love It or Hate It by Lee Lammert and TBD | ||
==== SNUG - March 20 ==== | ==== SNUG - March 20 ==== | ||
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==== SLUUG - April 10 ==== | ==== SLUUG - April 10 ==== | ||
+ | * [[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: To Be Determined (TBD) | ||
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* 2013-01 Stan R. gave available folded pamphlets to Gary M. There were only about 30 to 40 each (not 80) on hand. | * 2013-01 Stan R. gave available folded pamphlets to Gary M. There were only about 30 to 40 each (not 80) on hand. | ||
* At the Bat Cave Stan R. printed 100 each of the 3 topical pamphlets (Beginner, Calendar, FOSS). Yet to be folded. | * At the Bat Cave Stan R. printed 100 each of the 3 topical pamphlets (Beginner, Calendar, FOSS). Yet to be folded. | ||
- | * 2013-02 | + | * 2013-02 Stan will redo 2 of the older brochures. |
===== Domain Names ===== | ===== Domain Names ===== | ||
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* Alan Trick's daughter advised us last week the domain was expiring; she offered to renew it for two years. Lee will send her a check. | * Alan Trick's daughter advised us last week the domain was expiring; she offered to renew it for two years. Lee will send her a check. | ||
* 2013-02 | * 2013-02 | ||
- | * Did Gary transfer STLWEBDEV.ORG account to SLUUG Dotster control? | + | * Gary needs to renew STLLINUX.ORG domain before 2/8. |
+ | * Gary needs to transfer STLWEBDEV.ORG account to SLUUG Dotster control. | ||
===== Web Site Suggestions ===== | ===== Web Site Suggestions ===== | ||
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* 2013-01 New certificate generated and postfix hard restarted by Lee at SteerCom meeting. | * 2013-01 New certificate generated and postfix hard restarted by Lee at SteerCom meeting. | ||
* DONE 2013/01/02 - Renew AMBER SMTPS (over SSL port 465) mail.sluug.org self-signed certificate. | * DONE 2013/01/02 - Renew AMBER SMTPS (over SSL port 465) mail.sluug.org self-signed certificate. | ||
- | * 2013-02 | ||
===== Penguins ===== | ===== Penguins ===== | ||
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* 2012-11 Gary will give these out as speaker prizes. | * 2012-11 Gary will give these out as speaker prizes. | ||
* 2013-01 Gary still has penguins to give away. Jeff will not give presentation SLUUG 2013/01 without a penguin. | * 2013-01 Gary still has penguins to give away. Jeff will not give presentation SLUUG 2013/01 without a penguin. | ||
- | * 2013-02 | + | * Finally, someone got a penguin! |
- | + | * 2013-02 Gary - bring the penguins. | |
- | ===== SLC Small Business Expo - Dec 14 ===== | + | |
- | * This is hosted by the St. Louis County Library at their Headquarters building. | + | |
- | * Should we attend? | + | |
- | * If Christine will lead, Stan will help. | + | |
- | * 2013-01 Christine tried to contact SLCL lead on Expo, never got a call back. | + | |
- | * We didn't attend. | + | |
- | * 2013-02 | + | |
===== SLUUG Annual Meeting and Elections ===== | ===== SLUUG Annual Meeting and Elections ===== | ||
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* Stan R. will produce ballots with Gary's name on them. Notices need to be added to website and ANNOUNCE. | * Stan R. will produce ballots with Gary's name on them. Notices need to be added to website and ANNOUNCE. | ||
* Gary will be adjusting ballots to have Stan's name on them. Penguins will be present. | * Gary will be adjusting ballots to have Stan's name on them. Penguins will be present. | ||
- | * 2013-02 | + | * 2013-02 Stan showed us the draft ballots. |
===== Reconsider MEETUP.COM ===== | ===== Reconsider MEETUP.COM ===== | ||
- | * 2013-01 Gary and Craig wanted to reconsider MEETUP.COM this month. | + | * Gary and Craig asked to reconsider MEETUP.COM. |
- | * 2013-02 | + | * It's a place to find meetings. |
- | * | + | * It does cost money ($12 / month). |
+ | * It helps attendees of similar groups find our group. | ||
+ | * DECISION: We'll ask for volunteers on DISCUSS to "own" the group. | ||
====== New Business ====== | ====== New Business ====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== St. Louis Business Expo - March ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Consensus seems to be that we should attend. | ||
+ | * Consider a new/second banner, per Christine's suggestions. | ||
+ | * Stan will work on the banner this week. | ||
+ | * Will try to keep spending below $200. | ||
===== Anything Else New? ===== | ===== Anything Else New? ===== | ||
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====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== | ====== Recognize Useful Efforts ====== | ||
* Special thanks to Stan for working during his vacation | * Special thanks to Stan for working during his vacation | ||
- | * put together agenda | + | * put together agenda |
- | * updated calendar | + | * updated calendar |
- | * sent out announce email | + | * sent out announce email |
- | * All this on his HP netbook, from Las Vegas, on vacation | + | * All this on his HP netbook, from Las Vegas, on vacation |
====== Blue Sky ====== | ====== Blue Sky ====== | ||
* July 2012 was the 20th anniversary of SLUUG's incorporation, approximately a year after the beginning of meetings, hence 2013 is our 21st anniversary. | * July 2012 was the 20th anniversary of SLUUG's incorporation, approximately a year after the beginning of meetings, hence 2013 is our 21st anniversary. | ||
- | * we should think of an appropriate celebration | + | * We should think of an appropriate celebration. |
+ | * For next month - look at the calendar situation. | ||
+ | * Is there a way to highlight our own events? | ||
====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ||
+ | * Everyone - Bring a (dark!) dry erase marker to the February SLUUG meeting. | ||
* Everyone - Talk to someone about coming to meetings. | * Everyone - Talk to someone about coming to meetings. | ||
* Everyone - Talk to someone about giving a presentation. | * Everyone - Talk to someone about giving a presentation. | ||
* 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. | ||
- | * Craig - Get a Hadoop presenter. | ||
- | * Craig - Renew IMAP SSL cert. 2013/01/02 - Does not appear to be needed now - not expired or already done? | ||
* Craig - Finish new STLLUG site. | * Craig - Finish new STLLUG site. | ||
* Stan - Update ballots for 2013 elections. | * Stan - Update ballots for 2013 elections. | ||
* Stan - Work on brochures. | * Stan - Work on brochures. | ||
* Stan - Schedule SLACC meetings where there are date conflicts. | * Stan - Schedule SLACC meetings where there are date conflicts. | ||
- | * Stan - Keep being awesome. | + | * Gary - transfer STLWEBDEV.ORG account to SLUUG Dotster control. |
- | * Gary - transfer STLWEBDEV.ORG account to SLUUG Dotster control | + | * Gary - renew domains; update Dotster credentials on Amber. |