Some ideas for a meeting agenda are: * Introduction and where you are. Thank the host. * Facilities news (where are the restrooms, eats, drinks, ...). Time we have to be out, ... * Ice breaker - go around the room and everyone says their name and why they're here, what they're doing with Linux, corporate affilation, ... * Say whats going to happen next in the meeting * Presentation * Q & A * break and interpersonal networking * Optional: retire to a restaraunt/watering hole * Introduce presenter * Facilitate presentation (if possible, set up the equipment beforehand - try to remember to bring extension cords, cell phone, extra cables, ...) * After the presentation and its Q & A, then you can start giving stuff out. This is generally done by picking up a ticket at the door. ------- That looks like a good start, Main.BruceDawson. I'd like to add a general Linux Q&A to that, to allow the newer users an in-person chance to pick the brains of the more experienced users. I once saw a really good format for a LUG meeting that incorporated this type of general Q&A (sorry, I don't recall where), that went something like this (I'm filling in missing pieces in my memory from the above list, so this will probably look quite similar): * Welcome & Introductions * Who we are, where we are * Make sure to thank the host! * Administrivia & Facilities News * Announce future meetings * Pointers to restrooms and refreshments * When do we have to leave * Explain meeting format * Questions ( *not* answers ) * Questions should be recorded in a publicly visible place, so everyone (including latecomers) can see them. * Presentation * Introduce presenter * Facilitate presentation * Presentation Q&A * Make sure to thank the presenter! * Answers * By waiting to answer the questions, you should get higher quality answers, since people have had more time to consider the questions. * Door Prizes * (optional) Post-meeting refreshments at a local restaurant/watering hole -- Main.MikeLedoux - 13 Mar 2001 <br> <br> *Related Topics:* GuidelinesAndContigencies
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