Re: User group leader conference in Boston, May 2nd

2009-04-10 Thread Ed lawson
On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:15:18 -0400 Ben Scott dragonh...@gmail.com wrote: GNHLUG is not at war with anyone, not even Microsoft. Nor is there a requirement of GNHLUG members to dislike or hate anything else in order to like or love or promote Linux or FOSS. -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
budgets, develop projected income and expenses, develop proposed activities, create bylaws, and develop a formal, functional organization. 5. Once you have done 4, the application is actually rather easy. -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key Fingerprint

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
of this last fall and never reported back. -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key Fingerprint: 79A1 CDC3 EF3D 7F93 1D28 2D42 58E4 2287 1591 EAD3 ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http

Status of 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
, comes around. g -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key Fingerprint: 79A1 CDC3 EF3D 7F93 1D28 2D42 58E4 2287 1591 EAD3 ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting

2008-03-13 Thread Ed lawson
is not the legal part, but the organizational and planning work needed to have the information and projections needed to complete the application. At least that is my $.02. -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key Fingerprint: 79A1 CDC3 EF3D 7F93 1D28 2D42 58E4 2287 1591

Correction

2008-03-13 Thread Ed lawson
I suspect the threshold is @$5K not @$20K in terms of needing to file a 1023 to obtain tax exempt status...or rather a letter by the IRS acknowledging your tax exempt status. A distinction only lawyers appreciate. g -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key

Re: Meeting procedure (was: Preliminary notes)

2007-11-07 Thread Ed lawson
specific authorization, board members typically have no authority to act individually nor have any authority as individuals either. Only a quorum of the Board acting as a body and at a meeting has any authority. Officers clearly can act within the scope of their authority. -- Ed Lawson Ham

Re: Meeting procedure (was: Preliminary notes)

2007-11-06 Thread Ed lawson
code or documentation so that others can have some hint at what was done and why and hopefully not have to reinvent the wheel or worse. As Ben suggests, it is part of a process to enable continuity and accountability and needs to be suitable for the nature of the organization. -- Ed Lawson Ham

Re: Legal entity types (was: Automated notification of topic changes)

2007-08-22 Thread Ed lawson
. -- Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID: 1591EAD3 PGP Key Fingerprint: 79A1 CDC3 EF3D 7F93 1D28 2D42 58E4 2287 1591 EAD3 ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug

Re: Notes for 31 May GNHLUG Board Meeting?

2007-08-08 Thread Ed lawson
Bill Sconce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... but the original should be something like ReST. What's ReST? Restructured Text. http://docutils.sourceforge.net/rst.html Somehow I just knew there had to be a Python under this. Ed Lawson Ham Callsign: K1VP PGP Key ID

2006 By Laws Link?

2006-12-15 Thread Ed Lawson
I can find the 2005 draft of the By Laws, but not he 2006 draft on the GNHLUG site. Can anyone provide a link? TIA Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org/

Re: Summer Summit 2006 Notes

2006-08-14 Thread Ed Lawson
legal conclusions relating to non-profit corporations. I have a life. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: It's time to talk by-laws again...

2006-04-20 Thread Ed Lawson
...well...maybe not given what one sees there. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: It's time to talk by-laws again...

2006-04-19 Thread Ed Lawson
to think about some important and fundamental issues concerning the mission and role of GNHLUG. I think Ted and Ben stirred all this up just to get more of us to Hoss Traders where we could chat endlessly about it over fried bread and bad coffee. Ed Lawson

Re: It's time to talk by-laws again...

2006-04-19 Thread Ed Lawson
On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:24:53 -0400 Jon maddog Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to split it up into two organizations. It is hard enough to get people's time and energy for *ONE* organization. I share your opinion on this. Ed Lawson

Re: It's time to talk by-laws again...

2006-04-18 Thread Ed Lawson
concerns addressed or accepted nor for a final document to be developed at a given general meeting. Ed Lawson Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: It's time to talk by-laws again...

2006-04-18 Thread Ed Lawson
. This can be the cause of much mischief just as it can be a way of governing effectively. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: Linuxworld Booth #1035

2006-03-29 Thread Ed Lawson
Bill: I could go on Tuesday or Wednesday. What are your plans. Looks to me like the bus takes you to within a 15 minute walk to site. Planning is hard as I have to work around my day job. Ed ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org

Re: New Internet server - Getting the ball rolling

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Lawson
On Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:26:42 -0500 Ted Roche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What functions are those? 1, Email lists 2, Calendar 3. Basic web site CMS Anything else? Some type of Forum/Wiki? Moodle for supplying structured info on how use/install/configure linux/applications? Ed Lawson

Re: The next big event?

2005-12-20 Thread Ed Lawson
On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:09:20 -0500 David J Berube [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If desired, I'd be glad to speak on Making Money with Open Source - I've had a number of requests for it. The money or the talk? If the former, put me on the list. Ed Lawson

Re: Purge mailman queues?

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:38 -0400 Bruce Dawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sigh. I can't find a way to purge it in the version of mailman used by the gnhlug-org list. Why not just wipe the file clean holding the messages? Ed Lawson Who is known to do crazy and careless things

Re: Purge mailman queues?

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
the same issue with all and now I have a solution. I have to check them as I run those lists as moderated lists. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: GNHLUG brochure-ware for Hosstraders?

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
if it really works on Monday. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: Hosstraders

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
-hack.sourceforge.net/ Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: Quarterly Meeting - Nov 3

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
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Re: Are the bylaws too sparse?

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
in policies, etc. created by BOD and/or approved by members. Most corporate by-laws are really rather spartan and people rely upon the inherent powers that shareholder/members and BOD have under statutes. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org

Re: gnhlug-org mailing list shenanigans

2005-10-25 Thread Ed Lawson
. My mistake to think purging would not be hard. I believe the more recent versions have that feature. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: bylaws discussion / quarterly meeting

2005-10-18 Thread Ed Lawson
out or up or whatever. Being a chicken hawk, I will volunteer to coach Ted so he can go and speak on the issue. g Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: GNHLUG *ONLINE*: Request for a bit of wisdom

2005-10-14 Thread Ed Lawson
record which might imply or connect it to somebody or thing that engaged in commercial business operations using the name GNHLUG. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: GNHLUG *ONLINE*: Request for a bit of wisdom

2005-10-13 Thread Ed Lawson
and not a particularly good idea. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: GNHLUG presence at SwaNH InfoExchange?

2005-07-01 Thread Ed Lawson
, but that may have been my own lack on attention. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: Tradeshow Banner progress report: a yellow-bellied penguin. Help?

2005-06-15 Thread Ed Lawson
bleeds through his belly. This might be unique to the view of it on the computer and would not occur when printed. Why not a bumblebee Tux? Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug

Re: Linux classes at Hosstraders

2005-05-04 Thread Ed Lawson
together in terms of a demo station. I will bring some bootable CDs of Knoppix set up with Ham Radio applications and the iso images for others to use to burn more copies. Will also bring around 20 copies of a print out of ham radio applications on Linux. Ed Lawson

Linux and Open Source in NH Schools

2004-05-13 Thread Ed Lawson
. Ed Lawson ___ gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

[Gnhlug-org] Ham Radio Bootable CD

2004-02-27 Thread Ed Lawson
back. I could print up some labels and produce say 30 or so CDs. Anyone think this is a bad idea? Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

[Gnhlug-org] Library and More Opportunity

2004-02-18 Thread Ed Lawson
. Then we can think about specific projects. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

[Gnhlug-org] Link correction for TechLink NH

2004-02-18 Thread Ed Lawson
On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:06:05 -0500 Ed Lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To undestand what TechLinik is and does, you should visit their website at http://www.techlink.org Sorry. Correct link is http://techlinknh.org Ed ___ Gnhlug-org mailing

[Gnhlug-org] NHSTE Workshop

2004-02-17 Thread Ed Lawson
solutions using Linux terminal server software created for the k12 school setting and other goodies. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] Thr 5 Feb 2004 Meeting Report

2004-02-12 Thread Ed Lawson
situation. I fully understand the independent if not libertarian like nature of the group, but still. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] Organizing GNHLUG (was: Library Project)

2004-02-12 Thread Ed Lawson
and agree to do joint projects with others and take responsibility for tasks, then the existence of an entity becomes more important. Or so it seems to me. I think I will quietly let this topic proceed without further comment from me as I have been vocal enough on it. Ed Lawson

Re: [Gnhlug-org] So Now What?

2004-01-31 Thread Ed Lawson
the choice. In any event, lets do it. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] So Now What?

2004-01-31 Thread Ed Lawson
to pick a good spot. Thursday or Friday best for me Time wise I would prefer no earlier than 6:30. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

[Gnhlug-org] So Now What?

2004-01-30 Thread Ed Lawson
It seems to me there have been two thoughtful postings late yesterday and essentially no response. Not even a What are you talking about? This seems a bit ominous to me for the reasons cogently stated by Maddog. So now what? Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug

Re: [Gnhlug-org] So Now What?

2004-01-30 Thread Ed Lawson
GNHLUG. I think that is how and why the Monadlug became a dynamic engine for change and growth in GNHLUG. So that is where my limited time and energy is more likely to be spent. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Centralug] Re: [Gnhlug-org] moving on

2004-01-28 Thread Ed Lawson
as the talks from national figures and the Chrismas meeting have always been events I looked forward to. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Centralug] Re: [Gnhlug-org] moving on

2004-01-28 Thread Ed Lawson
it. I don't see it doing that without some level of organization. Maybe what is needed is a different organization. Obviously you caught me on a roll today. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Centralug] Re: [Gnhlug-org] moving on

2004-01-28 Thread Ed Lawson
of OSS software and a web interface for them that I burn onto CDs to give out at presentations to educators. I would be glad to prepare copies and design a label for the project. It isn't feasible for me to go to Nashua for on site stuff. Ed lawson

Re: [Centralug] Re: [Gnhlug-org] moving on

2004-01-28 Thread Ed Lawson
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 14:32:46 -0500 Rob Lembree [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Simple as that, if people volunteer. I am going to contact the presenter and see what might be done. I will report back to this list with his response. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org

Re: [Centralug] Re: [Gnhlug-org] moving on

2004-01-28 Thread Ed Lawson
or Firebird or Abiword, followed by one comparing the various distros. So we are going to have dinner before the meeting next week or beer afterwards and redesign the world or what? Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[Gnhlug-org] Re: adult ed classes on Linux

2003-01-10 Thread Ed Lawson
up are likely to be more interested in computers than most, but also unlikely to be technically proficient. Has anyone taught such a class? Know of a course outline anywhere? TIA Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Gnhlug-org] proposal for meeting

2003-01-06 Thread Ed Lawson
Rob Lembree wrote: OK, I'm making reservations for tonight at 1900 for myself, Paul, maddog, Ben, Ed and Bruce. Hope that you can all make it! Cannot make it due to last minute buiness issues. Will email to Rob my thoughts later in the day about mission, projects, etc. Ed Lawson

Re: [Gnhlug-org] proposal for meeting

2003-01-06 Thread Ed Lawson
..nevermind. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] proposal for meeting

2003-01-06 Thread Ed Lawson
Ben Boulanger wrote: Those who absolutely can't make it for other reasons will get their opinions across in other ways. Yes. Have the meeting . Need to get on with things. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Gnhlug-org] agenda for Monday, and some of my thoughts. Paul's responses will follow....

2003-01-06 Thread Ed Lawson
an efort to see how other LUGs operate and what they have found to be successful. that way we do not repeat the mistakes of others and can expend the limited resources on things that work and will build GNHLUG and effectively get the message out. My $.02 Ed Lawson

[Gnhlug-org] Misc. thoughts on future actions

2002-12-08 Thread Ed Lawson
with various groups in the state trying to provide low cost, refurbished computers and internet access to various communities. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] 4 Dec 2002 meeting status?

2002-11-27 Thread Ed Lawson
qualitites mean all that much in the final analysis. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] Dec 4 meeting

2002-11-24 Thread Ed Lawson
Lawson Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org

Re: [Gnhlug-org] Fwd: Linux User Group Program

2002-10-17 Thread Ed Lawson
On Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:13:52 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is too bizarre. Should we offer this to our members (probably via the web site)? Sure. Its free. ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

Re: [Gnhlug-org] Fwd: Linux User Group Program

2002-10-17 Thread Ed Lawson
people know the details of where to go to subscribe, what is the harm? Obviously we should not be allowing anyone access to email addresses of GNHLUG members or to send numerous messages on anyone's behalf. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list

Re: [Gnhlug-org] centralug.org blocking port 25?

2002-10-09 Thread Ed Lawson
, a diskless terminal and server combo, etc. Maybe a dedicated machine for network installs of several distros for use a installfests or similar activities. The trick is just to get a few people to agree on what is needed and to do it. Or perhaps for someone just to do it. Ed Lawson

Re: [Gnhlug-org] [Fwd: Linux consultants - Lebanon, Debian Java]

2002-06-27 Thread Ed Lawson
, or do anything that gives rise to a belief that any consultant, supplier, or bottlewasher might be suitable or unsuitable for any task. Ed Lawson ___ Gnhlug-org mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org