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• 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 Ted, 2nded by ToddWarfield.
  • BillSconce moved to not have dues. 2nded by 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.
  • MadDog has indicated Linux International is developing an affiliation program for user groups, not yet ready.
• Meetings
  • 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.
  • 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.

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