Committees

Internet Committee

Handles operation and maintenance of the web server, mailing list, IRC channel, and other network services for the group.

Members: Vance Kochenderfer (committee chair), Patrick Barron, David Ostroske

Contact: admin@wplug.org
Discussion: wplug-internet mailing list

Program Committee

Handles planning and making arrangements for all WPLUG events, including presentations, installfests, and tutorials, except those events assigned to another committee.

Members: Terry Golightly (committee chair), Brian Seklecki, Judi Galardi

Contact: events@wplug.org

Investigating Committee

Investigates any disciplinary questions not assigned to special committees.

Members: Michael Hansell (committee chair), Bill Moran, Mark Dalrymple, Dave Ostroske

Newsletter Committee

Publishes a monthly newsletter (The Open Pitt) reporting on WPLUG and open source activities in the region.

Members: Vance Kochenderfer (committee chair)

Contact: top@wplug.org

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) Brian Seklecki

Contact: info@wplug.org

Wilkins School Networking Committee

The committee oversees WPLUG's design and implementation of the Ethernet and wireless networks at the Wilkins School Community Center.

Members: Brian Seklecki (chair), David Kraus

Contact: wsccnet@wplug.org