[grand-rapids-pm-announce] GR Perlmongers 2008

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Wed Jan 23 11:28:40 PST 2008


On Jan 18, several long-time members of GR Perlmongers gathered to discuss
what 2008 might bring for our Perlmongers. We discussed the organizational
needs of the club and ideas for improving meetings, raising membership,
etc.. We will be holding elections this Friday for 3 board positions and
accepting volunteers to act as "meeting coordinator" for upcoming 2008
meetings. Please consider how you can help make GR Perlmongers an asset to
our members and the community!

*Board Positions*

We need to elect for the following positions for 2008. If would like to be
considered (or wish to nominate someone) for a particular position, please
respond with your name and the position in which you would be willing to
serve. Or, simply attend the election meeting this *Friday, Jan 29,
11:45AM-12:45PM at Mongolian BBQ on 28th St. in Grand Rapids, MI*.
Candidates will be announced at the conclusion of the meeting and absentee
voting will be available via the mailing list Friday afternoon until 5PM for
those unable to attend. (In the event of fraud, scandal, corruption, or if
noone attends, the President reserves the right to dispense punishment and
make appointments!)

*President*
    - Liaison for organization
    - Final decision on organizational and policy matters
    - Final decision on roles/responsibilities
    - Manage budget and donations
    - Responsible for meeting coordination and recruitment of volunteers

*Marketing Representative*
    - Responsible for regular communications to mailing list
    - Publicity/Public affairs/Public relations
    - External communications regarding meetings
    - Updates website meeting schedule

*VP/Treasurer*
    - Assist coordination of monthly meetings
    - Confer and assist on organizational and policy matters
    - Manage expenses and submit reports
    - CPO (the duties of "Chief Pizza Officer" may also be delegated to this
position)

Additional duties (tbd by elected officials):
    - Administration of mailing list membership
    - Manage Lending Library
    - Manage website
    - Coordinate monthly puzzle/trivia

*Volunteer Opportunities*

Volunteers are needed to act as *"Meeting Coordinator*" for all 2008
meetings. Meeting coordinator will plan, organize, and facilitate part or
all of a monthly Perlmongers meeting. This includes selection of topic
(subject to approval), speaker(s), selection of venue, menu, etc..
Assistance will be provided as required.

*Meetings*

Unless otherwise arranged, the monthly meeting time will be lunchtime on the
last Friday of each month. Meetings will be generally categorized as
follows:

    1. Free training
    2. Technical topic
    3. Major event/speaker

*2008 Schedule (tentative)*

Jan 27 - Elections
Feb 29 (yes, there is one!) - Free Training - tbd
Mar 28 – Technical topic - tbd
Apr 25 – Major Event/speaker - tbd
May 30 – Free Training - tbd
Jun 27 – Technical topic - tbd
Jul 25 – Major Event/speaker - tbd
Aug 29 – Free Training - tbd
Sep 26 – Technical topic - tbd
Oct 31 – Major Event/speaker - tbd
Nov/Dec - tbd

We are planning 3 meetings of each type for 2008. We threw around a number
of grand ideas for meeting topics and speakers - and ALL are possibilities!
We just need the right people to organize and make it happen.

All the ideas above are subject to change, and your input and participation
is highly valued!

Ed Eddington
2007 President
Grand Rapids Perlmongers
ed.eddington at gmail.com
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