Hello.... Alex has convinced me that I should reconsider my involvement with the group.
I heard that there were ideas waiting to be put forward, I would be interested in hearing them. My hearing is just fine. Also, I feel I should put forward a few and see what you folks think about them. First off, you folks have had a major sponsor for some time and it has not been appropriately acknowledged. We should talk with Kin Wong to get permission to use the logo so that the web site, on the opening page, could have the University of Calgary logo added with the caption below it saying "Proudly sponsored by" Then I would like to suggest that there be a larger distinction between Tier One members and Tier Two. Voting is not a privilege, it is a responsibility. Currently, it is the only difference between Tier One and Tier Two. That needs to change such that it is to members advantage to become Tier Two members. This can start by having contests and other benefits available to Tier Two members only. I would suggest that the first contest be to design a club logo. A logo would be needed right away. I have heard a suggestion to make the meetings start a wee bit later. This would allow folks more time to travel and if needed, the prospect of changing the night it happens should be investigated. Once a logo was selected, it could be added to business cards that would be used by the President to secure further sponsors. Having a logo for sponsoring companies and groups on the opening page of the website would make a big difference there. Then you might consider events where you folks could show off what Linux can do to the general public. These can easily be arranged and will be excellent platforms to gather new members. Then you could design a standard application form or sign up page to make joining easier for a prospective member. Another thing to look at is 'sharing the load'. The members of the Executive should not always be the primary sources of Linux expertise for the group. The executive should be good at the executive positions and keep the Linux expertise out in the regular members to share the load of responsibility somewhat. We all have real lives aside from this. Also, you might consider having two new positions added to the executive board. One for Communications (will need clarifying) and one to coordinate and oversee committees and Special Interest Groups, of which the number should be growing. Another ..... with Mel stepping down from the Executive, he should be considered for heading up a Special Interest Group sponsored by the club. He has some excellent ideas that he has wanted to get into practice for awhile I understand. The feed back I get is that there is definately interested club members, but not all of you which makes it an excellent candidate for a SIG. That SIG would, in turn, help to draw in or entice new members. There is more if you folks are wishing to hear them. I would like to hear yours as well. The best decisions are made when the most information is available. Ron Edwards _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list clug-talk@clug.ca http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
