[group-organizers] Anyone know of any Arizona (Flagstaff/Phoenix/Tucson) based Python UGs?

[Michael March]

10-4.. I'll start on this in the morning..

thanks!

On 7/10/07, Jeff Rush <jeff at taupro.com> wrote:
> Michael March wrote:
> > I don't see any.. but I want to make sure before I start one.
>
> Please go ahead - I don't see one.  I do see there are people on
> python.meetup.com who have expressed an interest in such a group:
>
>    Tempe, AZ  (4 interested)
>    Phoenix, AZ  (3 interested)
>
> Start with creating a wiki page on www.python.org (unless you have your own
> hosting facilities).  You can see an example of what someone else did at:
>
>    http://wiki.python.org/moin/WinniPUG
>
> Then add your entry to the page at:
>
>    http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups
>
> And then drop an email to the <postmaster at python.org> asking for a mailing
> list for your group.  This will make you admin for that list, so you'll need
> to know your way around the Mailman interface a bit to add the group
> description, title and such.  Not a big deal.
>
> And then once this is done, I can start making announcements and blog entries
> of the formation of the group.
>
> People will start joining the list, a discussion about where to hold meetings
> happens (unless you have a good place already, perhaps where you work), and
> meetings start.
>
> We can also get you set up on meetup.com, with your fee covered by the PSF, I
> believe.  Being on meetup.com makes you easier to find for those not in the
> Python community, and gives you a recurring email notice and calendar feature.
>
> I'd be happy with work with you in getting this done.  It can seem a bit
> formidable with all the details but if you'll do the legwork on the ground, we
> will support you with online facilities and promotion.
>
> -Jeff
>


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