Public Relations Committee

Public Relations Committee

Its purpose is:

1. To swell the ranks of WPLUG membership.
2. To establish and maintain WPLUG's reputation as a key organization for Open Source in western Pennsylvania.
3. To maintain a high level of awareness of WPLUG activities with the general public.
4. To obtain favorable publicity for WPLUG.
5. To establish and maintain contact with other Open Source organizations to coordinate efforts to further the cause of Open Source.

Members: Justin Smith (ex-officio as WPLUG Vice-Chair), Pat Barron, Brian Seklecki

Contact: info@wplug.org

The PR Committee is tentatively meeting on January 12. Topics for discussion include:

• When to hold regular meetings.
• Where to hold them.
• What are our goals.

Current activities:

• Survey of members and other users
• Linux certification study group (advisory)

Resources

• WPLUG Brochure
• WPLUG merchandise from CafePress

Possible outreach activities:

• Software Freedom Day event
• SciTech Spectacular at Carnegie Science Center
• Flier Venues