---++ Agenda ---+++ Running Meetings (Wood Badge) maddog couldn't say enough about the Scout's "Wood Badge" program to train leaders. (Google it for some interesting tales.) maddog has some insights to share. ---+++ Incorporation * Need to register with the state with bylaws and articles * Bylaws See ProposedByLaws2005 * State Registration See ProposedArticlesOfAgreement * Then get IRS EIN and apply after 3 years for 501(c)(?) see LegalEntity * In reviewing IRS documentation, 501x6 pretty clearly applies to dues paying orgs. Perhaps not all members pay dues, but dues-paying members can vote on how their dues are spent? Let's discuss. * General membership involvement * Ratification * When and how to hold membership meetings for elections * When and how, if ever, GNHLUG should seek funds and from what sources ---+++ Meeting Coordination and Logistics Let's share experiences, agendas, meeting ideas, how to run a meeting, how to shut up that guy in the back who just won't quit, and so forth. Heather has given us a good start with the idea of setting up a structure, schedule and plan for announcements, where do we take that? How to announce, where to announce? * Each chapter should have a primary and an alternate coordinator (at least) * Contact info for both should be on-file with the taskmaster * Coordinators should be approved to post to gnhlug-announce * Working towards a system of regular planning and announcements (Taskmaster) * Main.BillMcGonigle's GNHLUG-minder * See Wiki's Org.MeetingGuide * Box or bag of: "Hello, I'm" badges, agenda, signup sheets, raffle tickets, etc. * Literature Banner, [[Org.BrochureWare][Business cards]] Brochures / handouts ---+++ Upcoming Meetings * Next Quarterly Meeting(s): * Speakers * Topics * Location * Dates ---+++ Internet presence enhancements * *DONE*: Upgrade TWiki (Thanks to Main.BruceDawson) * In Progress: Switchover to new server, thanks to Main.BenScott * Make the Wiki more friendly and informative - attendance, links to announcements and notes * New server - discussion. * Special chapter webs? Email forwarding? * Demonstration of new TWiki features and capabilities * Discussion of new server services ---+++ Outreach Programs / Member activities / Community projects * NELS, Sofware Freedom Day, Hosstraders, Linuxworld booths, presentations * Should GNHLUG create and be responsible for outreach programs * What resources should GNHLUG provide for member developed outreach programs * How should GNHLUG approve or regulate outreach programs which use the name GNHLUG -- %MAINWEB%.TedRoche - 12 Aug 2006
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