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Organizational.AutumnalSummit2005Notesr1.8 - 07 Aug 2007 - 21:53 - BenScotttopic end

These are the meeting notes from the AutumnalSummit2005.

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   * 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.

Main.MadDog gave us his feedback before he had to cancel at the last minute (Thanks maddog!) They are at http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/private/gnhlug-org/2005-October/001492.html

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