Re: [Plug] More on splintering and satellites

["Terry W. Wylie" <wylieit@nothinbut.net>]

I know it's bad etiquette to include an entire message with a reply, but in
this case I want to.  I want people to read what Tim has to say.  Read it
WELL!!!!!  I am in South Jersey.  I will NOT commute to CCity for a
meeting, but I would LIKE LIKE LIKE a satellite group that I could at least
hook up with OCCASSIONALLY!!

I'm about 20 min from a bridge.  I'm newly married and don't want to take
time from my wife and new pre-built family.  I see a lot about DelVal
user's group, but NOTHING for DelVal outside of CCity.  THINK, AND THINK
WELL AND HARD!

Terry Wylie
terry.w.wylie@lmco.com    or
wylieit@nothinbut.net


Tim Krell wrote:

> I just got to thinking about what everyone has been saying about
> splintering, and I came up with an idea that I don't think anyone's
> proposed regarding it yet.  I understand we are concerned with
> splintering because of the braintrust issue, etc., however, I think
> setting up satellite LUGs to the PLUG may be a feasible plan, and could
> really add to the PLUG if we do it right.  Now hear me out, and flame if
> you feel it necessary, but I think this might work.  As it is now, I
> live in Doylestown, quite a bit away from CCity, making the commute,
> while only once a month, something I haven't been able to do yet.  Since
> the PLUG only meets once a month, I suggest that we *do* set up
> satellite LUGs that would meet on a more frequent basis, maybe three or
> four times a month, then the satellites send their members to the
> central PLUG meeting.  This will be beneficial in two big ways.  One, it
> expands the Linux User Group movement in the Delaware Valley, creating
> more local LUGs, which may be more convienent for some, and two, if some
> people are not able to attend the main PLUG meeting, I'm guessing at
> least one person from each satellite will be able to attend, and return
> with meeting minutes, or something of the sort to share with their
> satellite group, so the main meeting reaches more people...
>
> Just an idea
> Tim
>
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