Today's meeting is special, it is the AGM. It's where members reaffirm their commitment to this community. Where volunteers step up to the board in order to guide month to month operations. Three of our five board seats will be open this year, for two year terms. Two of the incumbents, Myles Braithwaite, and Stewart Russell, have indicated that they will not be running for another term. We want to invite you as members to take a new, or even renewed, active role. Please consider running for the board, and keep in mind the following. The formal qualifications that must be satisfied: - Must be a member in good standing - Must not have any undischarged bankruptcy It is also important to be able to be available most months for Board/Operations meetings where we plan GTALUG meetings and activities. Board members are involved in and support the following activities. - Finding speakers for our monthly presentations - Running our internet infrastructure (website and mailing lists) - Organizing and running our annual Linux in the Park picnic If you are interested, we'd appreciate it very much if you can submit your intention to run to board@gtalug.org The current list of Candidates (Alphabetical by Lastname): - Gordon Chillcott - Scott Sullivan Potential Candidates are still welcome to announce their intention to run at the AGM. -- Scott Sullivan GTALUG President