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We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings a list of ideas] if you're willing but lacking a topic.
We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings a list of ideas] if you're willing but lacking a topic.
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== LUG News ==
== LUG News ==


We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies).  We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please [http://k-lug.org/About contact an officer].


[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cXBkMGRtOGtndmFibm9yajJhcTRlM2s2OGtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ K-LUG Google calendar]


[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ODkyNDg3ZWZpbWh2OWduMHFyMTNtdG9qamtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ K-LUG unofficial activities Google calendar]


[http://www.facebook.com/pages/K-Lug-Linux-User-Group/48319644279?sk=wall K-lug Facebook page]


[http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1814625 LinkedIn group]


[http://www.reddit.com/r/KLUG/ Reddit]


=== Potential late summer outdoor social - 18 holes of mini golf ===
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-18-hole-mini-golf-course-coming-to-rochester




=== Pending potential presentations  ===


=== SocialThursday December 6th ===
Jon Gullixsongnucash or www :: Mechanize
Helping ABC with their computer distrubtions for kids.  Normally we'd be more involved in the back room parts earlier in the process doing refurbishment installs etc, but that's the help they need this evening.




5:30-7:30 pm.


They'll be doing set-up, individualized assistance, and strike.  The event officially runs 6-7 pm, that first half hour is needed for orientation, the set-up, etc, so please be approximately on time.
=== Socials brainstorming: Fall or winter ===
-Murder mystery.  The host needs to buy a kit at a gaming store to get the event started.


-Jim Henderson, "Silicon Valley" documentary


Where : ABC building near main post office
-Bowlocity laser tag.  5-6 people minimum needed.


1911 14th Street Northwest  Rochester, MN 55901
-Liquid nitrogen ice cream. This needs a non-Tina organizerDennis DeLorme has 2 recipes.  We need safety equipment and someone trained enough to keep us from freezing ourselves.
 
=== Technical Meeting/Social: Thursday December 13th ===
December is too chaotic for hosting both a technical meeting and a social, so we'll do something geeky.  K-LUG and PCIG will go hang out at [http://hobbygoblins.com/ Hobby Goblins] for board and card gamesBring yours if you have some to share, they'll also have a few of the personal games of the staff available to introduce us to.
 
We'll list an official start time of 6 pm since that's the time of our normal technical meeting, but you're welcome to show up early if you wantAnd while they officially close at 8 if the store is unpopulated, they said if we're playing nice we can plan to stay until 9.
 
We're allowed to bring (or order in) food, and beverages.
 
[http://goo.gl/maps/g4nkc 297 37th Street Northeast]
 
But note you've actually got to turn north on East River Road NE before making an immediate left into their parking lot (they share lots with Little Bob's Auto Body Center).
 
 
=== Planned Lunch:  Thursday December 20th  ===
11:30 am, Apache Mall food court, near B&N.






=== Old News Items ===
See the [[OldNews]] page.






=== Planned Technical Meeting:  January 2013 ===
Speaker needed, please let Tim or Tina know if you're willing to volunteer.  Willing to present but want to know what people have expressed interest in? Check out our [http://www.k-lug.org/index.php?title=Meetings&action=submit#Requested_topics_list requested topics] page.




=== Planned Lunch:  Thursday January 17th  ===
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11:30 am, Apache Mall food court, near B&N.
 
 
=== Planned Social:  January TBD ===
Ideas can be found [http://www.k-lug.org/SocialMeeting here] or invent your own.  What would you like to do?  Tell Tim or Tina.
 
How about dinner and a movie, are any good movies in the theater right now?  What day of the week, meal, and movie time do you like?  Tell Tina.
 
 
 
 
=== Planned Technical Meeting:  February TBD ===
Speaker needed, please let Tim or Tina know if you're willing to volunteer.  Willing to present but want to know what people have expressed interest in? Check out our [http://www.k-lug.org/index.php?title=Meetings&action=submit#Requested_topics_list requested topics] page.
 
 
 
=== Planned Social: Mid-March to early April ===
Potato cannon courtesy of Dennis DeLorme, and Rube Goldberg device construction with whatever you bring.  Date, time, location TBD.
 
 
=== Planned Technical Meeting:  March or later, 2013 ===
Oculus Rift, "the first truly immersive virtual reality headset for video games"
 
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523379957/oculus-rift-step-into-the-game
 
Peter Shabino
 
 
 
=== Free:  Open Source Stickers for your Systems ===
 
[http://www.openstickers.com Openstickers.com] - download these images, print on sticker paper, cut and apply.
 
[[Image:Openstickers.png]]
 
 
=== Upcoming Meeting Crisis! ===
Well, not really a crisis, but we do need some meeting topics (& speakers) for 2012. We'd like to know what you want to see and hear about. Please email Tina or Tim with suggestions for topics. Should we run some previous sessions again (maybe something you really wanted to see but missed out on)? What type of topics are good, what type are bad?  Also see this page for a list of suggested topics http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings
 
 
=== Old News Items ===
See the [[OldNews]] page.

Revision as of 23:53, 9 May 2024


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We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see a list of ideas if you're willing but lacking a topic.


LUG News

We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please contact an officer.




Potential late summer outdoor social - 18 holes of mini golf

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-18-hole-mini-golf-course-coming-to-rochester


Pending potential presentations

Jon Gullixson: gnucash or www :: Mechanize


Socials brainstorming: Fall or winter

-Murder mystery. The host needs to buy a kit at a gaming store to get the event started.

-Jim Henderson, "Silicon Valley" documentary

-Bowlocity laser tag. 5-6 people minimum needed.

-Liquid nitrogen ice cream. This needs a non-Tina organizer. Dennis DeLorme has 2 recipes. We need safety equipment and someone trained enough to keep us from freezing ourselves.


Old News Items

See the OldNews page.



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