Re: [aclug-L] ACLUG Vice-Pres Wanted

["Clint A. Brubakken" <cabrubak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I liek the idea of distributing the load, that way even if John doesn't
move he won't have to do as much, so he had time to write more books.



Clint Brubakken
Computer Science Services Group, LLC
Wichita, KS
cabrubak@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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On Thu, 8 Jul 1999, phrostie wrote:

> hard shoes to fill!
> when will you know?
> 
> 
> John Goerzen wrote:
> 
> > Dear friends,
> >
> > Please forgive the long message -- this is a topic that is very
> > important for me; I care a lot about ACLUG and want to make sure that
> > its future remains as pleasant as its past.  I am nearing some
> > potentially significant changes in my life, and due to my close
> > involvement with ACLUG, this means some potentially significant
> > changes with ACLUG as well.
> >
> > I am writing today to seek people that might want to step into a sort
> > of vice-president position in the Air Capital Linux Users Group.  The
> > person (or people) selected would essentially need to be able to
> > organize meetings, the web site, etc.
> >
> > I will hopefully have more details by the time our July 12 meeting
> > arrives, and these can be discussed there.
> >
> > The current situation is this: I may be relocating to a different
> > state in the somewhat near future.  Nothing yet is definate; however,
> > I would like to have people in place ready to take over my ACLUG
> > responsibilities should that prove necessary.  This is a great group
> > we have here -- I dare say one of the most helpful, dedicated, and
> > friendly groups of people around -- and it is my desire that it
> > continue, with or without my personal involvement as ACLUG president.
> >
> > Therefore, the idea is to have someone that, while perhaps not taking
> > any drastic steps immediately, would be willing to take over as ACLUG
> > president should the need arise.  Also it is possible that the current
> > duties could be divided between several people.  Additionally, even if
> > I do not relocate out of state, it is good to know that there would be
> > people able to fill in for me in the event of some emergency; it's a
> > good idea to not have a single point of failure in any organization :-)
> >
> > For those that might be interested in the position, here's what you'd
> > need to do:
> >
> >  * Plan and schedule meetings
> >  * Arrange for speakers and meeting places
> >  + Keep the web site current
> >  * Post posters
> >  * Handle administrative details
> >  * Work with WSU-ACM regarding financial matters
> >  * General promotion of ACLUG events, Linux, etc.
> >  * Other things that I've forgotten to mention :-)
> >
> > Finally, as a note, I am willing to continue doing those things I can
> > from a distance: web site updating, mailing list hosting, and perhaps
> > even some weekend activities when I may be back in town, even if I am
> > no longer living in Kansas.
> >
> > So, if you would be willing to take on some of these duties should it
> > become necessary, or if you know someone else that would, please let
> > me know at your earliest convenience.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John Goerzen
> > President, Air Capital Linux Users Group
> 
> --
> phrostie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Oh I've slipped the surly bonds of dos
> and danced the skies on LINUX silvered wings.
> http://www.cottagesoft.com/~phrostie/cad-tastrafy
> 
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