Meeting10September2009
Ubuntu Vancouver: Monthly General Meeting (September 2009)
When
- Thursday 10 September, 2009; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Important: Please RSVP at our Meetup site here to let us know if you're coming.
Where
Dharmalab
1814 Pandora St., Unit #202
Vancouver, BC V5L 1M5
For full location details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/ubuntuvancouver/calendar/11115834/
Always RSVP above to ensure that you are updated in the event we need to move to bigger space, and any other important news about this meeting.
Some Background Information
Ubuntu is all about community. Our meetings are designed to be friendly, welcoming, and non-intimidating for all. No computer experience is assumed or required. We meet to share ideas about freedom in computing through the use of Ubuntu and also to build relationships in our community that transcend the stereotypical "user group" or "computer club".
In this spirit, please consider bringing a guest or two to this meeting, ideally someone who normally wouldn't attend a "computer club" type of event (a friend, significant other, family member.) We promise to make it interesting for everyone who attends! And don't forget to add them to your RSVP if they're not already a meetup member.
Agenda
(This is a DRAFT. Your feedback will help shape the meeting. <Please send feedback to randall@executiv.es>
Socialize, mingle, meet & greet (6:30 - 6:50pm)
- Welcome new members!
A Very Brief Evangelism Advocacy & Marketing Update (Randall. a.k.a. Mr. Buzz)
- Open item
Presentation: Editing your Home Movies in Ubuntu" (Eric Hedekar) - 20 minutes
Break - 5 minutes - This is an opportunity for those having Ubuntu issues and volunteers to make their way to the "Rescue Centre" area of the meeting.
Lightning Talk 1: Getting (Or Giving) Help Remotely (Larry Reid) - 10 minutes
- Lightning Talk 2: TBD - 10 minutes
- Upcoming Events
- Karmic Koala
- Door Prizes! (Always a surprise!)
- Socializing (8:10 - 8:30 pm)
Notes:
a) Members often bring treats (cookies, appies, cakes, muffins, veggies, juice, etc.) to share with everyone. Though it's not required, we certainly welcome it, as it helps create a more friendly environment for socializing.
b) In parallel with the latter half of the meeting we host a Rescue Centre. If you have an Ubuntu issue that you just can't seem to figure out, this will be the place for you! Expert(s) will be on hand to help triage issues and to provide suggestions. (Please remember to RSVP with a comment on the type of assistance that you will need.)
c) After the meeting some members continue socializing on "The Drive". For those who want to mingle with Ubuntu Vancouver folks, in a less formal (patio) setting, please plan to join us!