These are the meeting notes from the Www.AutumnalSummit2005. Please feel free to comment on them by using the comment box. %COMMENT{type="below"}% ----- * Main.TedRoche read topics we were to cover. * Introductions. * We need to agree on tasks and schedules. * Reviewed SummerSummit2005Notes * Described Incorporation activities * By-laws well-recieved; some changes suggested. * 501(c)6 is typically a "trade" organization and is permitted to do lobbying * 502(c)3 are typically charitable organizations that are not permitted to lobby. * Discussed pros/cons of incorporating and legal challanges * Liability, insurance * Moved to continue pursing incorporation by [[Main.TedRoche][Ted]], 2nded by Main.ToddWarfield. * Main.BillSconce moved to not have dues. 2nded by Main.BillMcGonigle. * How to define our membership? * Marketing. * Linux trademark is maintained at http://www.linuxmark.org. $200/yr annual dues for non-profits to sublicense the trademark should we need to trademark GNHLUG. * Main.MadDog has indicated Linux International is developing an affiliation program for user groups, not yet ready. * Meetings * [[Main.HeatherBrodeur][Heather]]'s position and job was "accepted" and people agreed that she will razz them until they get done what needs done. * TWiki/automated mechanisms for meeting announcements. * 3 month lead time for meeting topics and automations. * Web site * TWiki use. * Botnet details. * Discussion of TWiki webs. * Main.BenScott will make all the changes to the web site (Put all the GNHLUG web pages under Main, and create a search-all box.) * Outreach * Business incubators * Encourage people to "register" an outreach effort under the GNHLUG.
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