[nylug-talk] RE: nylug-talk Digest, Vol 34, Issue 27

[Jay Sulzberger]

On Mon, 29 May 2006, Jay Sulzberger wrote:

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> On Mon, 29 May 2006, Ronald Wolsky wrote:
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>> I am a NYC High School teacher. I write grants for my school and I am
>> currently putting together the idea for a technology grant that includes
>> Linux.
>> I would like to set up a web server using Linux OS and running MOODLE.
>> MOODLE is a program that allows teachers to put up interactive online class
>> projects (see moodle.org for more information).
>> I was wondering if anyone belonging to this listserv would like to help me
>> put this project together. I must figure out what I will need in terms of
>> equipment, software, technical support etc.
>> Does NYLUG have 501{c3} status as a non-profit?
>> 
>> Ron
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> Ron, I hope that you come to the meeting on Tuesday 30 May 2006.
> At this meeting you may be able to start to organize a serious
> effort.
>
> oo--JS.

The main determinant of the success of such projects is whether
or not one single person can put in the hours per week needed to
make things go, and to keep things going.  The key mover can be,
in the first year, either inside or outside of the school.  But
there must be a steady mover.

oo--JS.


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>> Today's Topics:
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>>   1. TOMORROW! NYLUG May Volunteer Mtg (5/25 & 5/30): NYLUG	on The
>>      NY Linux Users Group (Ron Guerin)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 09:30:01 -0400 (EDT)
>> From: Ron Guerin <info at nylug.org>
>> Subject: [nylug-talk] TOMORROW! NYLUG May Volunteer Mtg (5/25 & 5/30):
>> 	NYLUG	on The NY Linux Users Group
>> To: NYLUG-Talk <nylug-talk at nylug.org>
>> Message-ID: <20060529133001.D3A573FE7 at mail.nylug.org>
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>> Thursday May 25th, 2006 &
>> Tuesday May 30th, 2006
>> 6:30pm-7:30pm (dinner starting around 8pm)
>> Winter Garden
>> World Financial Center
>> New York, NY
>> 
>> Please note: These meetings are not at IBM, our regular meeting space,
>>             and there is no RSVP list for these meetings.
>>
>>                             N Y L U G
>>                               -on-
>>                   The New York Linux Uses Group
>>                        (volunteer meeting)
>>
>>  This month, instead of reaching out to the world, we're going to
>>  turn our focus inward.  Not since November 2000, has there been a
>>  gathering of NYLUG about NYLUG.  This month we're going to do it
>>  twice! Last held in November 2000, these meetings will be an
>>  opportunity to give your input, creativity, and effort to the
>>  group, and help shape its future direction.
>>
>>    * Kind of meetings/events NYLUG holds
>>    * Events NYLUG attends
>>    * Updating the NYLUG logo
>>    * The new NYLUG web site
>>    * RSVP software
>>    * Job listings software
>>    * Any other ideas
>>
>>  Our first word in January 1999 was fittingly,  "Hello" and we've
>>  gotten together at least once in each of the last eighty-eight
>>  months. Your help will make the next eighty-eight even better than
>>  the first eighty-eight.
>>
>>  First, please join us this month at 6:30pm at the Winter Garden at
>>  the World Financial Center, to discuss various projects and ideas
>>  about NYLUG.  We'll be meeting directly at the tables in the Winter
>>  Garden, or outside at the corner of Park Place and Broadway at
>>  6:20pm.
>>
>>  We are also seeking volunteers for three new coordinator teams:
>>
>>    * Web team (graphics, content, coding)
>>    * Publicity team (announcements, flyers, etc.)
>>    * Media team (meeting videos, photos, audio, streaming)
>>
>>  Afterward, around 7:30pm, we will migrate somewhere for dinner.
>>  (suggestions to info at nylug.org )
>>
>>  Meeting Dates: May 25, 2006 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
>>                 May 30, 2006 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
>>
>>  "Hello":
>>     http://nylug.org/mlist/nylug-talk_mhonarc/1999/msg01728.html
>>
>>  Last Volunteer Meeting:
>>     http://www.nylug.org/archive/nylug-talk/2000-11/msg00234.html
>> 
>> Time and Place:
>>
>>  We will meet outside for those unfamiliar with the Winter Garden at
>>  6:20pm at the corner of Broadway and Park Place, then will go
>>  inside to meet up at 6:30pm at the Winter Garden.
>> 
>> Maps:
>>
>>  Broadway & Park Place:
>> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Broadway+and+Park+Place,+NY&om=1
>>    (or http://tighturl.com/af )
>>
>>  The World Financial Center & Winter Garden:
>>    http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com/maps/?id=34
>> 
>> Helpful photos of the Winter Garden:
>>
>>  http://nylug.org/images/wgthumb1.jpg
>>  http://nylug.org/images/wgthumb2.jpg
>> 
>> Directions:
>>
>>  Trains: A, C, E, N, R, J, M, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
>>  Buses: M1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B51, X25
>>
>>  A & C trains: Take the train to Chambers street. Once you exit,
>>  you will need to walk one block East towards Broadway. Once you
>>  hit Broadway, simply walk 1 or 2 blocks south.
>>
>>  E trains: Take the train to the World Trade Center, exit onto
>>  Church Street and walk north to Vesey St.; turn left and continue
>>  across West St. to the WFC.
>>
>>  N & R trains: Take the train to City Hall. Once you exit, you will
>>  simply need to 1 block south.
>>
>>  1 train: Take the train to Rector St., exit onto Greenwich Street
>>  and walk north to Liberty St.; turn left and continue to the WFC.
>>
>>  PATH trains: Take to the World Trade Center, exit onto Church
>>  Street and walk north to Vesey St.; turn left and walk across West
>>  St. to the WFC.
>>
>>  2 & 3 trains: Take the train to Park Place. Once you exit, you need
>>  to walk 1 or 2 blocks toward Broadway.
>>
>>  4, 5, 6, J, M, & Z trains: Take the train to Brooklyn Bridge City
>>  Hall (or Chambers street for J, M & Z). You will need to walk East
>>  along Chambers St. Once you reach Broadway just walk 3 blocks down
>>  to Park Place.
>>
>>  M1 & M6 Buses (UPTOWN DIRECTION): Try to get off as near as
>>  possible to Park Place. and simply walk one block east to Broadway.
>>
>>  M1 & M6 Buses (DOWNTOWN DIRECTION): Try to get of as near as
>>  possible to Park Place.
>>
>>  M15, M22, M103, B51, X25 (All directions): Get off at Park Row, and
>>  simply walk west till you hit Broadway, and 1 block north to Park
>>  Place.
>>
>>  M9: to South End Avenue
>>
>>  M20 or M22: to North End Avenue
>> 
>> 
>> About The New York Linux Users Group:
>>
>>  Founded in December 1998 by Jim Gleason and Eric Berg, the New
>>  York Linux Users Group (NYLUG.org), supports all things Linux,
>>  Free Software, and Open Source in the greater New York area.
>>  Members are Linux enthusiasts who come to the meetings and
>>  installfests, subscribe to a mailing list, and/or participate
>>  in other NYLUG events.  Its events have included an annual holiday
>>  party, a sponsored meeting in a restaurant, appearances at trade
>>  shows, dinners, and movie outings. Membership is free and open
>>  to the public.
>> 
>> Dinner:
>>
>>  After the meeting ... Join us around 8pm or so for a post meeting
>>  meal at a location yet to be determined.
>> 
>> Please see our home page at http://www.nylug.org for the HTMLized
>> version of this announcement, our archives, and a lot of other good
>> stuff.
>> 
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