[GLLUG] Notes on my first meeting. . .

[Thomas Hruska]

Benjamin Cathey wrote:
> Well - I finally did it.  I attended a meeting.  Nervousness was running rampant on the drive in (I am socially challenged.)  I kept to myself for most of it, not because I don't like you guys, just because I was panicing at a room full of people I don't know.

Aren't we all?  I know I am for certain.  But this is a geek gathering.


> It went well though . . . I think in time I may be able to feel a part of this.  To "get involved."
> 
> A few questions.  Are we a Non-Profit?  How do we fund events, like the Con or even the Pizza?  Is there a community pot?  Do we fund-raise or sell Penguin Mints or anything of that like?

Not really required but whoever brings the pizza appreciates a little 
compensation to help cover the cost of the pizza.  Ideal Solutions is 
sort of the sponsor of the group...although sponsor isn't the right 
word.  Guardian or guide or even "glue" might be a better word.


> If not I should have thrown in for the pizza.  It appears I am the only veggie in the group except the other guy who was eating the cheese pizza.  For all I know he was just averse to unidentified meats (like pepperoni) :D

There are a couple non-meat people but there is also at least one 
regular who is allergic to gluten.


> Also - I am horrible with names.  It has to do with the social phobia thing.  Sorry it will take me a while to put faces and names together.

Hmm...I've never made that connection before.  I'm terrible with 
name-to-face connections too but I seem to be getting better at it.


> Have patience with me guys, I'm coming out of a shell I've been in for 10+ years.  
> 
> That's about it.  Gotta get back to the servers!
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Benjamin Cathey

I'm sorry I missed the meeting last night.  Seems like a large turnout. 
  I've just been VERY busy.  Can someone post the slide show to the 
GLLUG website?

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