Just a quick 2 cents worth on the whole committee thing. I would agree that having an overall president plus a representive from each state would be the way to go.
I would also suggest that these state positions could be dual roles with the other needs, ie as well as representing their state/territory interest they could spearhead marketing, or website maintenance etc. The state/territory reps could and should be able to handle organising other facets of what needs to be taken care of as well as being that contact point for their area. So firstly I think we should organise the first thing, getting a president/leader/whatever put in place plus state reps, then letting those elected/appointed people work on organising the rest. One of the big issues with community groups is getting caught up in the politics of it all. Those age old requirements for president/treasurer/minutes/commitees out the wazoo all scare new people away. People are extroadinarily time limited today so keeping it short and simple is what should be focused on. Having state/territory reps that are also involved with local LUGS would also be valuable. Andrew On 8/03/2010 10:56 AM, AndrewG wrote: > Matt& Benjamin, > > IMHO. > > I would propose that the committee be a representative one, being > 'one' State leader from each state. > > Why, because most implementation of Goals of Ubuntu-au will be enacted > on at a local level. > Ie. Exhibition stalls, Install fests, cd distribution etc. > A 'State' leader would also be a 'Local contact' for interested > people wanting to get involved. > > Sub-committees could also be formed, to deal with 'Marketing > resources', 'Website maintenance' etc. on a national level. > > Also don't forget the various 'LUGS' around the country, they have > many resources that could also be utilised. > > > Yes Ben, there would be a process needed to 'Vet' candidates for > positions. > > Cheers, > Andrew G. > > -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
