[TriLUG] Southeast LinuxFest

[Scott G. Hall]

Has anyone got any update information on this?  It is nice to see that
TriLUG is a supporting LUG, but who is our local contact person?

Chess Griffin wrote:
> It's my understanding that the Upstate Carolina Users Group (UCLUG)
> and other local LUGs in Charlotte and Georgia have started to put
> their collective heads together to try and organize a Southeast
> LinuxFest, much in the same vein as the Ohio Linux Fest (which is a
> great Linux conference).  I think the idea is to create a
> community-driven event similar to OLF.  They have started a wiki:
> 
> http://www.southeastlinuxfest.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
> 
> There is also an IRC channel on freenode:  #southeastlinuxfest and
> they are scheduling meetings at 9pm on Tuesdays.

From: David J. Stillman <djs at southeastlinuxfest.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:02:57 PM
Subject: SouthEast LinuxFest
> 
> Good Evening:
> 
> My name is David Stillman.  I am a part of growing community that is
> starting a LinuxFest for the Southeast US.
> 
> We, as a community, have come up with a letter to give you some more
> info:
> 
> Hello, we are writing to introduce to you the Southeast LinuxFest,
> and event being planned for June 13, 2009 by several LUGS in the
> Southeast United States.
> 
> Our goal is to be very similar to Ohio LinuxFest and the now defunct
> Atlanta Linux Showcase - a fun, diverse, and community-oriented Linux
> convention.  Our official mission statement is:
> 
> "The Southeast LinuxFest is a community event for anyone who wants to
> learn more about Linux and Free & Open Source software.  It is part
> educational conference, and part social gathering.  Like Linux itself,
> it is shared with attendees of all skill levels to communicate tips,
> ideas, and to benefit all who use Linux/Free Open Source Software.
> LinuxFest is the place to learn, to make new friends, to network with
> new business partners, and most importantly, to have fun!"
> 
> We have made significant progress towards holding this event - we
> have filed for non-profit corporation status in South Carolina, and
> have several potential sites in the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC area.
> Several groups have already contacted us, offering volunteers and/or
> requesting booth space.  We have also been in touch with Chris DiBona
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_DiBona) and Mark Spencer
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Spencer), who have confirmed that
> they will attend our event, barring any conflicts that may arise.
> While we are making spirited progress, we cannot do this without the
> support of other LUGs. Having strong LUG support is vital to the
> success of our event, both in it being a memorable and enjoyable
> experience, and in seeking sponsorship.
> 
> Please consider officially supporting our efforts to have this annual
> LinuxFest in the Southeast.  If your LUG is interested, we would ask
> that you show your support for the concept of this event by allowing
> us to add your group to our website as official supporters, and
> appointing somebody in your LUG to join our mailing list and attend
> our weekly IRC meetings (Every Tuesday at 9pm EST) so that they can
> keep your LUG up to date on our plans as we move forward.
> 
> There are other ways to support S.E.L.F., too.  Help us reach your
> local media outlets, so that we may spread the word.  Suggest event
> sponsors, potential speakers, or those who might want event floor
> space.
> 
> This event is for you, the Linux/FOSS users in the Southeast.  Let's
> make this event truly enjoyable.
> 
> To learn more, and to keep up with our news, please visit our website:
> http://www.southeastlinuxfest.com/wiki/
> 
> If you are interested in attending, please register.  It is important
> to us for planning venue size and other considerations.
> http://www.southeastlinuxfest.com/signup.html
> 
> If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas, please let us know
> via our IRC channel, or by emailing our mailing list.  We look
> forward to talking to you soon.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> The S.E.L.F. Leadership, and our supporting LUGs including UCLUG, 
> ColaLUG, CSCLUG, LUG at NCSU, GLUG, TriLUG, LUG at GT, MGALUG,
> Ubuntu Florida LoCo
> http://www.southeastlinuxfest.com/wiki/index.php/LUGs_Backing_this_Event
> 


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Scott G. Hall
Raleigh, NC, USA
ScottGHall at BellSouth.Net