Committees

Internet Committee

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

Members: Greg Simkins, David Kraus, Michael Semcheski

Program Committee

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

Members:

Investigating Committee

Investigates any disciplinary questions not assigned to special committees.

Members: Michael Hansell (committee chair), Mark Dalrymple

Newsletter Committee

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

Members: Vance Kochenderfer (committee chair)

ErieLUG Revival Committee

Established to assist in getting ErieLUG up and running again.

Members: Patrick Wagstrom (ex-officio as WPLUG Chair)

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: Greg Simkins (committee chair), Vance Kochenderfer (ex-officio as WPLUG Vice-Chair), Matt Hughes, Michael Hansell