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* Moving a previous item out of sequence makes editing difficult. | * Moving a previous item out of sequence makes editing difficult. | ||
* We will jump to *Old Business* items then back to usual sequence. | * We will jump to *Old Business* items then back to usual sequence. | ||
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* We will jump to *New Business* section, create new item, consider, then jump back to usual sequence. | * We will jump to *New Business* section, create new item, consider, then jump back to usual sequence. | ||
* By not altering agenda layout sequence we keep it easier to build the next agenda. | * By not altering agenda layout sequence we keep it easier to build the next agenda. | ||
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* **QUESTION:** Have the recorders been started ( should be before call to order )? | * **QUESTION:** Have the recorders been started ( should be before call to order )? | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: Yes/No | + | * Yes/No |
====== Start STEERCOM Meeting ====== | ====== Start STEERCOM Meeting ====== | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* Monday, June 26th, 2023 | * Monday, June 26th, 2023 | ||
- | * TIME: :?: | + | * TIME: 6:43pm |
====== Attendees ====== | ====== Attendees ====== | ||
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:?: * Jonathan Drews | :?: * Jonathan Drews | ||
- | :?: * David Forrest | + | * David Forrest |
:?: * Ken Johnson | :?: * Ken Johnson | ||
- | :?: * Lee Lammert | + | * Lee Lammert |
- | :?: * Gary Meyer | + | * Gary Meyer |
- | :?: * Stan Reichardt | + | * Stan Reichardt |
- | :?: * Steve Stegmann | + | * Steve Stegmann |
:?: * Sean Twiehaus | :?: * Sean Twiehaus | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* Stan R would like Sean T to act as recording Secretary ( if present and he still would ). | * Stan R would like Sean T to act as recording Secretary ( if present and he still would ). | ||
- | *:?: | + | * Sean T not here, so Stan R. will act. |
====== Treasurer Report ====== | ====== Treasurer Report ====== | ||
^ Balance as of 1 June | | ||$2,594.74 | | ^ Balance as of 1 June | | ||$2,594.74 | | ||
- | ^ Dotster | | $19.99 || | + | ^ Dotster | | - $19.99 || |
^ Balance as of 30 June | | ||$2,574.75 | | ^ Balance as of 30 June | | ||$2,574.75 | | ||
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* 2023-06-05 Comments: Because of Independence Day HOLIDAY we set next STEERCOM date to 26th June. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Because of Independence Day HOLIDAY we set next STEERCOM date to 26th June. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Lee was there. |
==== SLUUG - June 14th, 2023 ==== | ==== SLUUG - June 14th, 2023 ==== | ||
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* May SLUUG BASE was **Flipper Zero** by Bob Dodson | * May SLUUG BASE was **Flipper Zero** by Bob Dodson | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Gary found it went really well. Lots of others found it intersting. Content could have gone much longer. |
+ | * Gary needs to work harder ( or smarter ). We didn't get promised slides from him. | ||
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* May SLUUG MAIN was **SQL Rant** by Stephen Lembark | * May SLUUG MAIN was **SQL Rant** by Stephen Lembark | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * We thought it a very good presentation. Apple CPU improvement impressive; but, not cost effective for single users. |
==== STLLINUX - June 22nd, 2023 ==== | ==== STLLINUX - June 22nd, 2023 ==== | ||
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* May STLLINUX was **GitHub's CodeSpace** by Robert Citek | * May STLLINUX was **GitHub's CodeSpace** by Robert Citek | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Stan R pulled rabbit out of hat. Unfinished slides he'd been working on for 2 years. Fat plump and good. |
==== STEERCOM - June 26th, 2023 ==== | ==== STEERCOM - June 26th, 2023 ==== | ||
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* 2023-06-05 Comments: Because of Independence Day HOLIDAY we set STEERCOM date to 26th June. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Because of Independence Day HOLIDAY we set STEERCOM date to 26th June. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * We doing it now. |
==== NEWLINUX - June 27th, 2023 ==== | ==== NEWLINUX - June 27th, 2023 ==== | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* The NEWLINUX meeting is tomorrow. | * The NEWLINUX meeting is tomorrow. | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Stan sending out announcements to DISCUSS tonight; then, ANNOUNCE tomorrow. |
====== Meeting Schedule ====== | ====== Meeting Schedule ====== | ||
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* Usually holds a **Linux Workshop** offering installation and configuration help - no presentation | * Usually holds a **Linux Workshop** offering installation and configuration help - no presentation | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Free formant no presntation. Always up to attendance as what is covered. |
==== SLUUG - July 12th, 2023 ==== | ==== SLUUG - July 12th, 2023 ==== | ||
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* June SLUUG BASE was **Ergonomic Keyboard Design** by Eric Trinkle | * June SLUUG BASE was **Ergonomic Keyboard Design** by Eric Trinkle | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Nothing yet. |
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* June SLUUG MAIN was **Apple Update and More** by Scott Granneman | * June SLUUG MAIN was **Apple Update and More** by Scott Granneman | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
+ | * Nothing yet. Johnathan Drews trying to line something up about a game developer. | ||
* :?: | * :?: | ||
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* Usuallly nine days prior to SLUUG MAIN General Meeting. | * Usuallly nine days prior to SLUUG MAIN General Meeting. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: |
+ | * QUESTION: Do we want to move STEERCOM meeting date because of Labor Day HOLIDAY? | ||
+ | * Yes, moved to 28 August. | ||
===== August 2023 ===== | ===== August 2023 ===== | ||
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==== STLLINUX - August 17th, 2023 ==== | ==== STLLINUX - August 17th, 2023 ==== | ||
==== NEWLINUX - August 22nd, 2023 ==== | ==== NEWLINUX - August 22nd, 2023 ==== | ||
+ | ==== STEERCOM - August 28th, 2023 ==== | ||
+ | * For September STEERCOM meeting because of Labor Day HOLIDAY. | ||
===== September 2023 ===== | ===== September 2023 ===== | ||
==== HOLIDAY - Labor Day ~ September 4th, 2023 ==== | ==== HOLIDAY - Labor Day ~ September 4th, 2023 ==== | ||
- | ==== STEERCOM - September 4th, 2023 ==== | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * QUESTION: Do we want to move STEERCOM meeting date because of Labor Day HOLIDAY? | ||
- | * :?: | ||
==== SLACC - September 7th, 2023 ==== | ==== SLACC - September 7th, 2023 ==== | ||
==== SLUUG - September 13th, 2023 ==== | ==== SLUUG - September 13th, 2023 ==== | ||
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* On BOCK we are currently running Debian 10 Buster. FYI Debian 12 was just released. | * On BOCK we are currently running Debian 10 Buster. FYI Debian 12 was just released. | ||
* Debian end of life dates are available here [[https://endoflife.date/debian/]] | * Debian end of life dates are available here [[https://endoflife.date/debian/]] | ||
- | * :?: | + | * We want to wait until cooler weather, in the Fall. Nobody is paying us to panic. |
===== Web Site SLUUG.ORG Maintenance ===== | ===== Web Site SLUUG.ORG Maintenance ===== | ||
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* 2023-06-05 Comments: Mostly simple barely keeping up. No progress on keeping things logical or stream lined. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Mostly simple barely keeping up. No progress on keeping things logical or stream lined. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Stan R still maintaining and not drowning. Tredding water. |
===== Uploading Presentations ===== | ===== Uploading Presentations ===== | ||
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* Mostly un-altered videos are uploaded ( nothing done to reduce quality or size ). | * Mostly un-altered videos are uploaded ( nothing done to reduce quality or size ). | ||
* QUESTION: Do we have any measurement of how many of uploaded videos are being viewed? | * QUESTION: Do we have any measurement of how many of uploaded videos are being viewed? | ||
- | * :?: | + | * We won't worry about it, if isn't burden on Lee's operation. |
===== Web Site MEETUP.COM Maintenance ===== | ===== Web Site MEETUP.COM Maintenance ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: It sucks, is pain in posterior. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: It sucks, is pain in posterior. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: It sucks, it sucks, it sucks. Something new messes up every month. Somewhat draws in attendees; but, nothing big. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: It sucks, it sucks, it sucks. Something new messes up every month. Somewhat draws in attendees; but, nothing big. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: Meetup sucks. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Our Internet Presence on Other Social Media ===== | ===== Our Internet Presence on Other Social Media ===== | ||
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* Still same issues for us. | * Still same issues for us. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: Unfortunately, our prejudices preclude advancing or progressing in this territory. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Unfortunately, our prejudices preclude advancing or progressing in this territory. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: Maybe we get some presentation from Scott Granneman. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== ANNOUNCE Mailing List ===== | ===== ANNOUNCE Mailing List ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: It works. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: It works. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: No changes. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: No changes. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: No changes on list. Topic for STLLINUX was determined too late to make use of it as announcement. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Hybrid Meetings ===== | ===== Hybrid Meetings ===== | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* We would need to consider counting both remote attendance and face-to-face attendance. Should we care, who would do it and how would we track it. | * We would need to consider counting both remote attendance and face-to-face attendance. Should we care, who would do it and how would we track it. | ||
- | * :?: | + | * No disagreement. Lot easier for Dave Forrest to be at face-to-face meetings. |
===== Cameras and Microphones and Projectors ===== | ===== Cameras and Microphones and Projectors ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: I still have main projector. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: I still have main projector. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: I ( Stan R ) have projector. Don Ellis still looking for hard drive and camera and microphone ( with red sauce ). | * 2023-06-05 Comments: I ( Stan R ) have projector. Don Ellis still looking for hard drive and camera and microphone ( with red sauce ). | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: No change. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Change BASE and MAIN Structure ===== | ===== Change BASE and MAIN Structure ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: Hope to keep them down to 30 to 45 minutes at most. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: Hope to keep them down to 30 to 45 minutes at most. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: We doing good keeping BASE simple. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: We doing good keeping BASE simple. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: Seems to be our on going goal. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Attendance Database ===== | ===== Attendance Database ===== | ||
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* LibreOffice BASE file up to date and available for download from https://www.sluug.org/steercom/ page. | * LibreOffice BASE file up to date and available for download from https://www.sluug.org/steercom/ page. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: Still works and being used as is. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Still works and being used as is. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: Stan R. keeping counts going. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Planning Schedule Report Database ===== | ===== Planning Schedule Report Database ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: Stan R makes updates multiple times a day. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: Stan R makes updates multiple times a day. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: Updated as needed. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Updated as needed. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: Stan R. keeping counts going. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Handouts ===== | ===== Handouts ===== | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* Stan R made minor update to the **Learn VIM** handout to accompany STLLINUX presentation. Still hasn't done new handout. | * Stan R made minor update to the **Learn VIM** handout to accompany STLLINUX presentation. Still hasn't done new handout. | ||
- | * :?: | ||
===== Linux Stickers ===== | ===== Linux Stickers ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: Lee sent file to James C. The plan is still active. Background color issues. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: Lee sent file to James C. The plan is still active. Background color issues. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: James C. not here to make remark. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: James C. not here to make remark. | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: James C. not here to make remark. |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Organizational Papers ===== | ===== Organizational Papers ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: Still there. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: Still there. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: Lee may have stuff to give to Gary to place in box ( once he finds it ). | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Lee may have stuff to give to Gary to place in box ( once he finds it ). | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: In Gary's basement. |
- | * :?: | + | |
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- | ===== Hardware Donations ===== | + | |
- | // SUMMARY: Highlite any hardware donations that participants may have done during the month. // | + | |
- | * | + | |
- | * **The narrative comments in the agenda/minutes prior to January 2023 Steercom have been removed.** | + | |
- | * 2023-01-09 Comments: | + | |
- | * 2023-01-30 Comments for February: Lee still has some machines for those in need. | + | |
- | * 2023-02-27 Comments for March: None | + | |
- | * 2023-04-03 Comments: None | + | |
- | * 2023-05-01 Comments: None | + | |
- | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Still works. | + | |
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | |
- | * :?: | + | |
===== Sponsorships ===== | ===== Sponsorships ===== | ||
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* 2023-05-01 Comments: Gary should call Creve Coeur outfit. | * 2023-05-01 Comments: Gary should call Creve Coeur outfit. | ||
* 2023-06-05 Comments: None | * 2023-06-05 Comments: None | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: We're no good at getting sponsors. |
- | * :?: | + | * Dave Forrest gave us $200 towards captioning. Not yet deposited in account. |
===== We Need Help ===== | ===== We Need Help ===== | ||
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* 2023-06-05 Comments: Gary got Robert Levitt to post to DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: Gary got Robert Levitt to post to DISCUSS and ANNOUNCE. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Stanford Baldwin avoided conversation |
+ | * Robert Levitt willing and Gary will encourage him to post spontaniously. | ||
====== New Business ====== | ====== New Business ====== | ||
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* 2023-06-05 Comments: None offered. | * 2023-06-05 Comments: None offered. | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Home Automation group may be a source of presentations for us, if they keep ZOOM efforts going (per Gary). |
====== Recurring Requirements ====== | ====== Recurring Requirements ====== | ||
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* July 2023 - SLUUG.ORG account due (Automated) done in June. | * July 2023 - SLUUG.ORG account due (Automated) done in June. | ||
- | * July 2023 ~ Post Office Box Renewal (automatic 6 months on credit card) ~ Lee handles. | + | * July 2023 ~ Post Office Box Renewal (automatic 6 months on credit card) ~ Lee handles on SLUUG card. |
* | * | ||
* August 2023 - NEWLINUX.ORG domain renewal. Stan R. | * August 2023 - NEWLINUX.ORG domain renewal. Stan R. | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * :?: | + | * Gary got Stan to do presentation for STLLINUX. Failure led to success. |
====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ||
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====== Blue Sky Recording ====== | ====== Blue Sky Recording ====== | ||
* **QUESTION:** Will we have Blue Sky Idea session to record or not record? | * **QUESTION:** Will we have Blue Sky Idea session to record or not record? | ||
- | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | + | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: No |
- | * :?: Yes/No | + | |
====== Adjourn STEERCOM Meeting ====== | ====== Adjourn STEERCOM Meeting ====== | ||
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* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
* Monday, June 26th, 2023 | * Monday, June 26th, 2023 | ||
- | * TIME: :?: | + | * TIME: 7:47pm |
====== Stop Video Recordings ====== | ====== Stop Video Recordings ====== | ||
* 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | * 2023-06-26 Comments for July: | ||
- | * TIME: :?: | + | * TIME: 7:47pm |
====== Blue Sky Ideas ====== | ====== Blue Sky Ideas ====== |