SLUG Mission

[Ted Roche]

On Oct 9, 2005, at 10:10 PM, Robert E. Anderson wrote:

> I'd like to add a few things to this list, as well as consider what  
> the mission of SLUG should be.

Robert:

First, I think you deserve a huge thanks from us all for holding  
meetings almost every month since 1994. That's quite an  
accomplishment. A predictable schedule and location has helped a lot,  
I agree.

I have enjoyed every meeting I've attended at SLUG. However, I'm  
seventy-five minutes away, so I really need to know what the meeting  
will cover before I'll head out. In addition, I have obligations on  
Monday nights, and need a few days notice in order to make  
alternative arrangements. So, we agree that earlier notice is better.

Earlier announcements can attract more attendees. More attendees can  
lead to more volunteers. More volunteers means you can delegate some  
of the tasks, get others to help organize the meetings and present  
more varied information. A more lively group can in turn lead to  
attracting more volunteers.

Heather Brodeur had proposed at the Summer Summit that she act as a  
central communication point and in helping all of the chapters work  
their way towards a 30-60-90-day planning cycle to get the last  
minute stress out of meeting planning. Heather's said that she'll  
follow up at the Autumnal Summit with some more concrete plans on that.

Five LUGs meet around the state, and most presenters would be willing  
to give their presentation more than once. Consider browsing:

http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/WebHome
http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PastEvents

for potential volunteers.