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= K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group =


== LUG News ==
Note: To request a wiki account, please join the mailing list and post a message.


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.


=== Want a K-Lug Shirt? ===
[[Image:Klugpatchsm.png]]
Our first batch of shirts came out rather nice, especially for the price. We have folk who didn't get in on the first order. Please [http://www.queensboro.com/closeouts browse the deals here], and  contact Tim if interested. (We need a minimum order of 4)


== 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].


=== Social:  Night at the Planetarium, Tuesday December 4th ===
7-8 pm at the Mayo High School Planetarium.  This is a Community Ed class so you must pre-register with them, more details available at [http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/ their website], -> Enrichment -> Adult -> Adults.  Or sign up [https://activenet6.active.com/rochesterce/servlet/adet.sdi?activity_id=23872 online].<br>
Description: <br>
Explore the nightly environment that is overhead with a visit to the planetarium. A tour of the heavenly sights is planned that will feature special sights specific to the month. Cosponsored with Rochester Astronomy Club. The planetarium is located at Mayo High School.<br>
Code Day/Date Time Sessions Fee<br>
8380.143 T Dec. 4 7-8 PM 1 $5<br>
Location: Mayo-Rm. 1-226<br>
Instructor: Rochester Astronomy Club




=== "Technical" Meeting:  Thursday December 13th ===
6 pm.  DDR/Wii/other game systems, plus board/card games.  You bring it, we'll play it.  Held at Brian's house, 948 Byron Ave N in Byron.  He says the Mapquest directions will get you there, but it's easier to follow these:<br>
1. Head West on Highway 14 towards Byron  -  go 8 miles(approx) to 2nd Ave NW/County Road 5(Kwik Trip/2nd stop light) <br>
2. Take right on 2nd Ave NW(Kwik Trip/2nd stop light)  -  go 9 blocks to 9th Street NW<br>
3. Take right on 9th Street    -  go 2 blocks to Byron Ave N<br>
4. Take left on Byron Ave N  -  at the very end on Byron Ave N cul-de-sac is my house a split entry with attached garage<br>


Jointly with PCIG.  So that others can see what may be available and Brian knows how many the descending hoard will contain (and therefore need seating), please sign up below.
=== Geocaching in-person social (outside), Friday May 3rd ===
6 pm


{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
Park and walk in a neighborhood in NE Rochester.
|-
| '''Name''' || '''# of self/family/friends''' || '''game system bringing''' || '''game system games bringing''' || '''board/card games bringing''' || '''food/beverage you will bring''' || '''what you really wish someone else would bring'''
|-
| Tina || 1 || NA || NA || Munchkin || TBD || Anything
|-
| Tim M || 1 || PS3 (need tv) ||  Madden/MotorStorm || NA || Pop || Bomberman
|-
| Your name here || x || x ||  x || x || x || x
|-


|}
Park near [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3WQ84 1 - Odin] on Whiting Lane NE's cul de sac.  We'll walk from there to a couple of other geocaches ([https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC57FGC 2], [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4RPZ2 3]), then back to #1, and then decide if we're walking or driving to [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8M3FP 4].


=== Lunch:  Thursday December 21st ===
11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court sort of near Barnes&Noble.


=== Virtual Social: Thursday May 9th ===
6 pm


=== Planned Technical Meeting:  Tuesday January 8th ===
[https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71107225798?pwd=duL4JavI8eklmAgVNaDch8kBllLxUf.1 Meeting link]
Presenter needed.  See our [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings list of requests] if you need some ideas.


'''KLUG officer elections'''
Anything else you want to see on the agenda? Let us know.
Please submit your nominations for president, vice president, and treasurer to the email list prior to the day of the election. Self nominations are accepted.  




=== Planned Social:  January 2008, TBD ===
What would you like to do?  Some ideas can be found [http://www.k-lug.org/SocialMeeting#Suggestions_for_future_socials here], or feel free to be original.


=== Pending potential presentations  ===


=== Planned Lunch:  Thursday January 18th ===
Jon Gullixson:  gnucash or www :: Mechanize
11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court sort of near Barnes&Noble.






=== 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


=== Future Social:  TBD ===
-Bowlocity laser tag.  5-6 people minimum needed.
Paintball at Skyline Raceway.  Exact date and time will be announced when known.  More details on the [http://www.k-lug.org/SocialMeeting Social page], or pester Paul Kessler.


-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.




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K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group

Note: To request a wiki account, please join the mailing list and post a message.

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.



Geocaching in-person social (outside), Friday May 3rd

6 pm

Park and walk in a neighborhood in NE Rochester.

Park near 1 - Odin on Whiting Lane NE's cul de sac. We'll walk from there to a couple of other geocaches (2, 3), then back to #1, and then decide if we're walking or driving to 4.


Virtual Social: Thursday May 9th

6 pm

Meeting link

Anything else you want to see on the agenda? Let us know.


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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