[nflug] Meeting on October 20

[paul]

I can meet downtown and I would like to see marks digs, however ITT is 
closer for me
just keep us posted

dues? whatever!

paul costa

eric wrote:
> Yes Yes Downtown would be best, more central ...how much were you 
> thinking for dues?  can you through a number out there?
>
> Franklin Kumro Jr wrote:
>> downtown buffalo would be better for me as the last meetings that were
>> held downtown I actually attended :)
>>
>> On 10/5/07, Richard Hubbard <hubbardr at adelphia.net> wrote:
>>  
>>> There will be an NFLUG meeting on October 20, 2007.  Location is at ITT
>>> Technical Institute, 2295 Millersport Hwy Getzville NY 14068. Go in the
>>> "Student Entrance" Turn Right, and it is in Lab 7.
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no topic yet for this meeting.  Last time Mark had an 
>>> excellent
>>> presentation on Home automation.
>>>
>>> There were some points brought up that may be of interest.
>>>
>>> The first is that we initially held the meetings at 1:30 because ITT
>>> classes got out at 1:00.  Now ITT classes are finishing at 12:30 or
>>> earlier, and we can probably hold the meeting at 1:00 pm or 
>>> earlier.  So
>>> the first question, would 1:00 pm be a better time?
>>>
>>> Second (and Mark can fill in more details here) there is an idea in
>>> affiliating the NFLUG with InfoTech Niagara.  This will potentially 
>>> do a
>>> couple of things.  First is boost membership, as people dealing with
>>> Linux will learn about the LUG.  Plus, Some ITN members will be 
>>> inclined
>>> to look at membership in a more career enhancing manner. More
>>> membership, especially from the professional world can get better
>>> meetings, more varied presentations, better networking opportunities 
>>> for
>>> those people looking to break into the industry (students, pay 
>>> attention!)
>>>
>>> Now the bad news, we will probably need to set up some kind of dues
>>> schedule, at least for those attending meetings. No, this won't be
>>> excessive, and there should be things like student memberships, etc.
>>> That said, there are good things that can come from that, too. Does
>>> anyone have any comments on this ..
>>> (Note, if you've never attended a meeting, and never have any plans on
>>> attending a meeting, because you live in Kansas or something, please
>>> don't flame the list.  Since it won't affect you one way or another,
>>> there is nothing to be gained except a reputation as an Internet 
>>> Tough Guy)
>>>
>>> Mark was also mentioning holding meetings at his new digs.  Would
>>> downtown Buffalo be more convenient for people? ITT has been good to 
>>> us,
>>> but some people have expressed problems with getting there, especially
>>> on public transportation.  We won't do this move without plenty of
>>> warning, and of course, if Mark has changed his mind, that will be
>>> another issue...:-)
>>>
>>> As always, if there is anyone with something new and cool to show,
>>> please let me know, and we'll revolve the meeting around you.
>>>
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