[Lincs] Lincs LUG: relaunch?

[Dave Rice]

Becky, Hi,

a whole new LUG? You may be right that the whole LUG needs a 'reboot' if you
will.

But, please, and I mean this in the nicest way, do anything the correct way.
This will avoid putting any existing members' 'noses' out of joint.
Just pushing ahead with great enthusiasm is wholly admirable, but just
'taking over' without consulting others is not the way to go about bringing
your, undoubtedly great, ideas to fruition.

As we know FOSS is all about community and it's that community that is the
most important thing.

Any previous administration of Lincs LUG may have been a little on the quiet
side, but then this is a unique LUG because of it's size and the members'
real world jobs/lives etc.

As for the web side of things, thanks for registering the names on our
behalf but as for the VPS, the LUG already has access to a VPS. Given for
free for our use. Do we need another?

Again, I'm more than happy to re-vitalise/reboot this great group of people,
but please make sure you don't step on any toes ;-)

Many thanks,

Dave




>
> Hi Dave
>
> Thank you for your reply and acknowledgement that things have been
> quiet recently on the existing LLUG.  I think you misunderstand me -
> I'm am not proposing that the new Lincs LUG inherits any existing LLUG
> web properties; I am looking for a complete reset.  I have registered
> lincslug.org.uk and lincslug.org on behalf of the new Lincs LUG, and I
> am in contact with the current admins of lug.org.uk in relation to a
> smooth handover of the existing LUG.  I am also in the process of
> arranging sponsorship for a VPS for the new Lincs LUG.  If there is
> enough interest, I propose to hold a first meeting and will set in
> motion elections for a treasurer and other key roles on the new Lincs
> LUG committee so that the new Lincs LUG is run transparently and
> democratically by the members and for the members.
>
> You say that members location has hampered the previous LLUG from
> flourishing or meeting - I disagree.  I am not too sure why the
> current LLUG administration have not been doing more to promote their
> LUG but I am more than capable, qualified and extremely enthusiastic
> to make a change for the better and to promote the new Lincs LUG
> positively.  I do not pretend to talk for potential LUG members from
> any of the towns you mention, but I think there is scope make this new
> Lincs LUG as inclusive as possible, and not just restricted to Lincoln
> only members.
>
> I am trying to do this as amicably and openly as possible, as I
> believe that a complete change and reset is needed for the good of the
> LUG.  Whilst I value any input/feedback that you and Iain Baker have
> to guide me and would welcome your continued membership within the new
> Lincs LUG, I am a fresh and have new ideas as to how we can take the
> new Lincs LUG forward for the good of everyone who wants to be
> involved.
>
> Regards
>
> Becky
>
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