Fort Worth Linux Users Group Discussion Board

Hey guys and gals.

I think our meetings would benefit from a little more structure.

I am not talking about imposing roberts rules of order, just scheduling some topics for discussion before the main presenation (if there is one.} The way it is now, we usually each just fiddle around on our own laptops, maybe we talk with our neighbors or break into little groups. This can be especially daunting for new people who don't know anyone.

If we had a period before the presentation with a set agenda, then people who want to do a short show and tell or pose a question for the group can "have the floor" for a little bit. Also new people would have an idea what to expect.

I am thinking that we would call the meeting to order, introduce ourselves for the benefit of any new folks, discuss each topic on the agenda for no more than 2 to 10 minutes each and then get to the main presentation.

Sample agenda

• 10:00 am Call to order and Introductions
• 10:05 Short discussion topics
  
  • X shows of his new gadget
    
  • Y asks what mail client everyone is using
    
  • Z gauges whether there is interest in doing a presentation on some topic
• 10:30 Main presentation

We could propose discussion topics for the agenda on this board.

What does everyone think?

David I think this would be a good idea. I think there is no problem with general talk before the start of the meeting though but it would be cool to be able to show off the cool new application or feature that you have found. Also after the meeting maybe a question and answer session for those that may be having problems.

I think this is a great idea. A little bit of structure and discipline is what we have been lacking in our meetings.

Ok, one topic I would like to discuss at the next meeting is the FSF's statement calling the iPad "bad for software freedom."

Sounds good.



Davemon

Definitely think we should give it a shot. See how it works.

Does anyone have any more ideas for quick show and tell or discussion topics?

I could do a quick demo of some of the applications that I have found...however I wont be able t attend tommorrow guys! I have a really bad head cold.

Sorry I didn't make it. Got home from work at 2:30 am and didn't crash til 5ish. Hours have been on/off and all over the place.



Davemon