[Tfug] A LUG for UA?

[Claude Rubinson]

On Sat, Jul 17, 2004 at 11:34:12AM -0700, Christopher P Robbins wrote:
> Would it be worthwhile to start a LUG for the UA?  Does TFUG cover
> most of the Linux users in town (UA students included)?  Is there
> room in Tucson for more than one LUG?  Are there any reasons why I
> should/should not start up this LUG?

It might be worth trying but, frankly, my expectation is that there
wouldn't be sufficient demand.  TFUG is the dominant group in the area
and represents the UofA community very well.  If you want to start an
official UofA LUG, you'll need to review the university's rules
regarding clubs (for example, you'll need a faculty advisor).  There
is a university hacking club (I don't recall the name offhand); you
might want to talk with them about doing something jointly.

If you do decide to pursue your own LUG, I'd strongly recommend that
you maintain strong ties with TFUG.  Try to compliment, rather than
compete with, TFUG's offerings.  TFUG's got a good group of people but
we're all busy and can be pretty ruthless with where we spend out time
and energy.

Also, before you do anything else, make sure to read Rick Moen's guide
to running a successful LUG:
http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Linux_PR/newlug.html

Claude

p.s.  If you do decide to start something, I can promise that I come
to (at least) a few meetings.