[omaha] Wanted: Meeting Facilitator / December Meeting

Bob Haffner bob.haffner at gmail.com
Sat Mar 10 10:08:35 EST 2018 

Joe, the Wed to Tue change was just an experiment to drive attendance

> On Mar 10, 2018, at 2:03 AM, Joe Gulizia via Omaha <omaha at python.org> wrote:
> 
> I noticed that meetings changed from the third Wednesday at some point to third Tuesday.  Is that a better day?
> If we did a biweekly meetup/class that does conflict with Omaha Linux User Group which is thefirst Tuesday of every month for me.
> I was thinking a Wednesday 7-8:30 and another time perhaps on a weekend, but didn't want too late if we did Sunday?  Thoughts?  Also ideas on where to start (how basic)/what resources to use.
> Naomi has teaching/training experience if I read correctly.  I'd like her input.
> pythonroom.com <http://pythonroom.com/>, pythonanywhere, etc.
> DoSpace seems like the most logical place to me for all due to location/hours, etc.  I'd be coming from the east.    On Friday, March 9, 2018, 7:52:07 PM CST, Bob Haffner via Omaha <omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>> wrote:  
> 
> Yea, Naomi!  
> 
> 
>> On Mar 9, 2018, at 4:21 PM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T via Omaha <omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hmmm.  When they updated mailman, the mod bit changed to on for new
>> members.
>> Well, I've taken care of that and also switched it off for all existing
>> users.
>> 
>> That should solve that.
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:15 PM, Naomi See <naomi.see at seenaomi.net <mailto:naomi.see at seenaomi.net> <mailto:naomi.see at seenaomi.net <mailto:naomi.see at seenaomi.net>>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Still getting this with every post:
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:14 PM, Naomi See <naomi.see at seenaomi.net <mailto:naomi.see at seenaomi.net>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> There is a omaha users group website - can I have access to that to
>>>> update it and update the calendar?
>>>> 
>>>> It's a bit out of date. Would like to help with that especially since
>>>> it's established with the Python Organization. :)
>>>> 
>>>> Naomi-
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 4:11 PM, Naomi See <naomi.see at seenaomi.net <mailto:naomi.see at seenaomi.net>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I was already subscribed -- always wondered why I never just flowed
>>>>> through. :)
>>>>> 
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>>>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 3:32 PM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T via Omaha <
>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha <https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Please subscribe, that way the messages will flow without me having to
>>>>>> approve each one.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha <https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/omaha>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Naomi - Omaha Python has always run as a meritocracy.  To become a
>>>>>> leader,
>>>>>> you merely need to announce the next meeting here.  The mailing list is
>>>>>> your friend, just ask and I'm sure your questions will be answered.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM, Ralph Bachmann via Omaha <
>>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Joe,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> As a newbie, I would like to try twice a week since I would use the
>>>>>> group
>>>>>>> as a resource for questions I might have / guidance I might need.
>>>>>>> I would say after a month or two we could vote on continuing twice or
>>>>>> going
>>>>>>> to once or more?
>>>>>>> I am good with the times and places you have above.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> With respect to a plan.
>>>>>>> - some time for help on our individual needs.
>>>>>>> - a group project working on a Rasberry Pi3 to make something. An RPi
>>>>>> IOT
>>>>>>> project chosen by group vote. for example.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Do these ideas sound possible?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Ralph Bachmann
>>>>>>> Email: ralph.bachmann at gmail.com <mailto:ralph.bachmann at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphbachmann <http://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphbachmann>
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM, Joe Gulizia via Omaha <
>>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I used to come to meetings but found that they were usually too
>>>>>> advanced
>>>>>>>> for me and I have a hard time keeping motivated.
>>>>>>>> I would like to attend (or start) a Python Newbies class or meetup.
>>>>>>>> Frequency and a plan are key factors.  What night or nights?
>>>>>> DoSpace or
>>>>>>> CB
>>>>>>>> Library are my top two choices. 7-830 time frame per session.
>>>>>>>> Joe Gulizia
>>>>>>>>     On Friday, March 9, 2018, 11:19:48 AM CST, Ralph Bachmann via
>>>>>> Omaha <
>>>>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I would be glad to be an attendee of the meetings.
>>>>>>>> I am an RPG programmer and decided that I would like to convert to
>>>>>>> Python.
>>>>>>>> I have given myself a year to learn enough to be working in Python.
>>>>>>>> Now my mind has asked if it can be done in 6 months.
>>>>>>>> Anyhow, I would be glad to attend the meetings but do not feel I am
>>>>>> ready
>>>>>>>> to take on a leadership roll in the group.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Ralph Bachmann
>>>>>>>> Email: ralph.bachmann at gmail.com <mailto:ralph.bachmann at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphbachmann <http://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphbachmann>
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 10:09 PM, Naomi See via Omaha <
>>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I've met several new to learning python and Django individuals
>>>>>>> recently.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I've only been working with the languages for less than 2yrs but
>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>> anyone
>>>>>>>>> interested in starting this meet up back up but maybe focusing on
>>>>>>> newbies
>>>>>>>>> and/or group projects more?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Steve,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> How does one take this one over?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Naomi-
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Steve Young via Omaha <
>>>>>>> omaha at python.org <mailto:omaha at python.org>
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Friends,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> I am doing some early New Years resolutions, and have decided I
>>>>>> need
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> step away from the OPUG group, at least until I start
>>>>>> programming on
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>> regular basis again.  No bad life events are occurring - I have
>>>>>> too
>>>>>>>> much
>>>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>>>>> the plate, and this is one of the things I am scraping off to
>>>>>> keep
>>>>>>> some
>>>>>>>>>> 'margin' in life.  I have enjoyed the friendships I have made
>>>>>> over
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> years, and have benefited from the knowledge that has been
>>>>>> shared.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>> to everyone.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> So, OPUG is looking for one or more people to organize the
>>>>>> monthly
>>>>>>>>>> meetings:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>   - Schedule a room
>>>>>>>>>>   - Select a speaker/topic
>>>>>>>>>>   - Update the website with the meeting details
>>>>>>>>>>   - Email the details to the group
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Of course, if you choose to volunteer, you would be free to do
>>>>>> things
>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>> you prefer.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> As we try and run the group as 'headless' as possible, we don't
>>>>>> have
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>> turnover plan, so please reply to this email with your comments
>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>> ideas.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> The December meeting date is Tuesday, 12/19, and the Large
>>>>>> Conference
>>>>>>>>> room
>>>>>>>>>> (in the NW corner) at DoSpace is booked.  I have no speaker
>>>>>>> scheduled,
>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> will not be able to attend myself, so please RSVP if you wish to
>>>>>>>> attend.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Here are a few ideas that came to mind:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>   - If a few are interested in helping to run the group, this
>>>>>> could
>>>>>>>> be a
>>>>>>>>>>   re-organizational meeting.
>>>>>>>>>>   - cancel this month and reboot in January.
>>>>>>>>>>   - move the meeting to a place with food/beverages and
>>>>>> celebrate
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>   season!
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Steve Young
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Jeff Hinrichs
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>> Jeff Hinrichs
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