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| Spread the load share the idea: Linux as an alternative to M$/Apple. We have a choice, now how can we show Western Pa. users that they also have a choice. A choice that is worth making. That's the challenge and that's the agenda I'd like to promote as a Board member of your WPLUG. | | Spread the load share the idea: Linux as an alternative to M$/Apple. We have a choice, now how can we show Western Pa. users that they also have a choice. A choice that is worth making. That's the challenge and that's the agenda I'd like to promote as a Board member of your WPLUG. |
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− | ==== Joseph Prostko ==== | + | ==== Candidate's Name ==== |
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− | I have been a WPLUG member for several years, and a Linux user for many more years. I desire to become involved with the WPLUG Board of Directors, as I think there is a need to find ways to improve the marketing of WPLUG and increase the membership numbers. I think that outreach needs to be improved, and that it needs to be done to attract both new and seasoned Linux users. Improving the social networking aspects of the organization is one simple step that could help spread the word quickly. An another idea I had is that we as an organization could provide Linux training to individuals, where the proceeds benefit the organization. I think that an InstallFest may be a bit intimidating for some first time installers, and even if they do get the installation done, they will likely have a moment of "now what?". It'd be nice to pick a beginner-friendly distribution and use that as a standardized teaching platform. A lot of people are familiar with Windows, so it would make sense to show people how to perform similar tasks in Linux and show that in a lot of cases, Linux will satisfy all of their needs for an operating system. We could even make a localized/branded Linux distribution, such as the one described here, [[LiveCD]].
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− | Additionally, I think the regular WPLUG meetings are good, but I think it would be fun to have casual meet-ups every month or two at a local establishment in order to talk to others in a relaxed environment with no real agenda. We do this with my beekeeping club [http://www.burghbees.com Burgh Bees], where we meet up on the last Tuesday of every month at Carson City Saloon to hang out, and enjoy food and drinks. I think WPLUG doing something similar could be a great way to attract new members and just spread the word of Linux.
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− | With respect to Burgh Bees, I am currently serving the role of secretary of the nonprofit, and would like to utilize the knowledge I have attained from serving on that board to help out WPLUG as much as I can. My roles as secretary currently are keeping minutes, as well as composing monthly news blasts and maintaining our social network sites, like Facebook.
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− | I look forward to the discussion on Wednesday night on IRC, so will see you all there!
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− | For more about me, please check out my User page, located here: [[User:Jprostko]]
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