[Klug-general] Next KLUG Meeting

[Dan Attwood]

>We've tried and its not been great we could have another go, on a casual
basis its not workable but a fixed time maybe. Google hang out
> may be the best way as it supports a fair number of people. We've had
this discussion before about trying mumble too.

agreed we've tried this before and it's not always worked well. I suggest
hangouts is the best way forward though as it should just work for
everyone. No need for a mumble server & client.



On 11 March 2015 at 12:27, Kevin Groves <kgroves at cix.co.uk> wrote:

>  On 10/03/15 12:45, Glen Skiner wrote:
>
> No worries.
>
> I like the sound of pub meets.  It's quite informal, not that klugs where
> formal!
>
>
> Quite :-)
>
>  But should we want to display anything on your projector it could be a
> bit awkward unless they had a function room for us to use.
>
>
> Could be worth looking into those really small pocket projectors and we
> can then shine it against the wall.
>
>  If we go down the route of trying to obtain grants on a semi-regular
> basis I can gather the necessary information if needed.  I would also not
> mind in becoming a trustee though not the treasurer....!!! :-$
>
>
> LOL thanks. Its not a route I wan't to go down. I've been resisting it
> ever since we started as that was from where we first came.
>
> As for virtual meetings I'm sure many of you know there are a few ways to
> achieve this;
>
> - Mumble,
> - Jitsi,
> - Hangouts,
> - Skype,
> - Combinations of the above,
> - IRC,
> - Etc.
>
>
> We've tried and its not been great we could have another go, on a casual
> basis its not workable but a fixed time maybe. Google hang out may be the
> best way as it supports a fair number of people. We've had this discussion
> before about trying mumble too.
>
> Kev
>
>  On 10 Mar 2015 12:28, "Kevin Groves" <kgroves at cix.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Glen I have grabbed a copy and will take a look.
>>
>> One of the venues has now gone so I'm just waiting on one other and
>> hopefully that option will provide us with some dates.
>>
>> Other than that, we will need to pay for venues. I have found I can
>> obtain a grant which would help but that also requires a more official
>> structure of the user group and one I don't want to pursue as I don't have
>> the time to focus on it. If anyone wants to discuss that option as they do
>> have the time then please speak up (it in essence revolves around creating
>> bank accounts, having policies and a general proper club format).
>>
>> Another option considering we are lacking venues is to go to social
>> meetings in pubs and seeing most are empty they perhaps won't mind. Just
>> makes it difficult to ensure we have space to sit and of course then limits
>> the options as far as doing things. But if you want to have face to face
>> meetings then this may be the way.
>>
>> The worst case is we go completely virtual and only have online meetings
>> or just continue to exist on this mailing list. The same old conundrum.
>>
>> Kev
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10/03/15 09:42, Glen Skiner wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> MVA Membership Pack
>>>
>>> I asked for, but did not receive, their membership pack.  I called today
>>> and got a response.  Here are the files on my GDrive.
>>>
>>> https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5BC8PjvyHmeUVppQUNNa1p4cHM/edit
>>>
>>> Glen
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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