1:04 p.m.
Hey!,
Hang on!.. putting my imaginary Function Office hat back on... checking
I'm on the right e-mail account... official communiqué incoming...
Right looks good, moving on...
You may remember the StaffsLUG project leader nomination process we went
through mid-last year (it was this thread I'm replying to, see below).
Around the same time it was decided any future nomination process would
occur in the run up to the LUGs annual birthday instead. After a bit of
chatting with the venerable LUG founder Dave Roberts... we've figured
this was the 2nd March 1999.
As a result the nomination of Richard was backdated to 2nd March 2020,
which already made some sense as he'd already been 1 of 3 people running
things prior anyway as a co-caretaker.
But since we've only just done all this, a mere 4 months ago!.. we're
forgoing nominations just this once and they'll resume next year. This
is especially in light of minimal activity due to COVID-19 and such.
Richard is happy to stay on as LUGMaster until at least the 2nd March
2022. The same nomination process will resume again starting from the
9th February 2022 ready for the LUGs 23rd birthday.
In the mean time... the LUG turns 22 in just 2 Tuesdays time!
That was all, sorry for spamming you with admin :)
Steven Maddox
Director, Seaquake Project Leader, Developer and Account Manager
Function Office
Registered in England & Wales number 06745059 at Innovation Centre 3,
University Drive, Keele, ST5 5NL.
On 02/09/2020 21:14, Richard Bateman via StaffsLUG General wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wanting to say hello in my new role as LUGMaster for StaffsLUG.
>
> I won't making any sweeping changes, we'll be aiming to get back to
> normal once thing settle down COVID wise, whenever that may be.
>
> Don't forget a bunch of us are usually online on a Tuesday evening on
> Discord (don't forget we have this!) from around half 6 if you want to
> chat about anything or everything (we usually end up talking about
> non-LUG stuff so don't feel you'd have to stay on topic), it's nice to
> actually catch up with someone outside my bubble (I'm still shielding at
> the moment).
>
> As a side note we're looking at hosting our own meeting software that
> you'll be able to join with a link no registration necessary for those
> who don't have or don't want to use propriety comms (have a look at
> meet.jit.si if you're curious, ignore the extension prompts, they aren't
> needed).
>
> Steve's also looking at linking discord and IRC chats so they sync
> messages between the two.
>
> I'll be considering other roles for other members of the LUG and once
> these are finalised I'll put these up for consideration, however if
> there is anything anyone would like to volunteer for, please shout up!
>
> We obviously don't have an official meeting place at the moment, but
> I'll keep you up to date on this as best I can.
>
> Hope you are keeping well and I'll speak to you soon!
>
> Richard
>
> --
> Many thanks
> Richard
> StaffsLUG Project Leader &
> Function Office Account Manager
>
> Function Office
> Registered in England & Wales number 06745059 at Apt 3454, Chynoweth
> House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN
>
> On 02/09/2020 21:02, Steven Maddox via StaffsLUG General wrote:
>> Lo,
>>
>> So to confirm properly (but a bit delayed), as expected the newly
>> appointed project leader of the StaffsLUG project is Richard Bateman.
>>
>> Richard makes person number 8 in a long line of StaffsLUG leaders or
>> co-leaders dating back to 1999.
>>
>> After having a chat with Dave Roberts (one of the co-founders of the
>> LUG) about some early history, we've worked out the timeline looks
>> something like this...
>>
>> 1999 - 2006 : LUGMasters Dave Roberts and Mark Leese
>> 2007 - 2010 : LUGMaster Dave Roberts
>> 2011 : LUGMasters Adam Egan and Ben Skan
>> 2012 - 2015 : LUGMaster Adam Egan
>> 2016 - 2018 : Caretaker Steven Maddox
>> 2019 : Co-caretakers Richard Bateman, Mark Sherratt and Steven Maddox
>> 2020 - Present : LUGMaster Richard Bateman
>>
>> Also after chatting with Dave we've narrowed down a likely date of the
>> LUGs birthday which is Tuesday 2nd March 1999.
>>
>> Given how not much has happened in these last few months (due to
>> COVID-19) we're treating this appointment as backdated to 2nd March 2020.
>>
>> Which means the next time to look at leadership again will be March 2021
>> and we can look at the leadership whenever that birthday comes around.
>>
>> So over to Richard...
>>
>> Steven Maddox
>> Director
>> Function Office
>>
>> Registered in England & Wales number 06745059 at Apt 3454, Chynoweth
>> House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN.
>>
>> On 15/08/2020 15:50, Steven Maddox wrote:
>>> Hey,
>>>
>>> Quick correction...
>>>
>>> On 05/07/2020 16:52, Steven Maddox via StaffsLUG General wrote:
>>>> - Stage 3: Nominations get published on the 19th,
>>>
>>> That was meant to say 12th... else you wouldn't have a week to object
>>> *by* the 19th :)
>>>
>>> Anyway! Only 1 person managed to receive the minimum number of 3
>>> nominations which is... Drum roll...
>>>
>>> Richard Bateman
>>>
>>> He's also been asked if he actually wants the position, and it's a
yes.
>>>
>>> So since it's only one person, it's likely a sure thing. But
it'll get
>>> announced officially by the 26th August along with any title they want
>>> to give themselves and other people they wish to rope in to help them.
>>>
>>> Keep safe :)
>>>
>>> Steven Maddox
>>> Director
>>> Function Office
>>>
>>> Registered in England & Wales number 06745059 at Apt 3454, Chynoweth
>>> House, Trevissome Park, Truro, TR4 8UN.
>>> On 05/07/2020 16:52, Steven Maddox via StaffsLUG General wrote:
>>>> Hey Folks,
>>>>
>>>> Notice this isn't my usual e-mail address! :)
>>>>
>>>> Preamble:
>>>>
>>>> StaffsLUG has been a project of Function Office since 2016, when the
>>>> final pieces were transferred over from the former LUGMaster.
>>>> Unfortunately in the 3 years prior, activity was at an extreme minimum
>>>> and so it took a further 3 years to confidently know an audience could
>>>> be found and willing to participate on the level that it does now.
>>>> As most of you will be aware we "relaunched" on 26th August
2019.
>>>>
>>>> One year later:
>>>>
>>>> As one of the directors of Function Office it has given me great
>>>> pleasure to see the LUG thrive again, especially as I was personally an
>>>> active member for many years in the 2000's and 2010's.
>>>>
>>>> As originally intended, now is the time to devolve the project. This
>>>> means an end to the 3 temporary co-caretakers and instead appointing a
>>>> singular project leader, who can then involve whomever they determine
>>>> may be able to help them ensure continued success of the project.
>>>>
>>>> Use of Function Office resources such as hosting, contacts, equipment,
>>>> banking and supplier agreements (like use of the WRS room) just
>>>> continue
>>>> as they do now. You can even request that Function Office staff wear a
>>>> "second hat" and join you in *your* team to help you run the
LUG if you
>>>> like, so it doesn't need to be a daunting task at all.
>>>>
>>>> This will be done in the following stages...
>>>>
>>>> - Stage 1: Everyone is encouraged to send nominations by e-mail to
>>>> info(a)functionoffice.org by no later than the 5th August 2020.
>>>> - Stage 2: If nominated by at least 3 people they'll be asked if
they
>>>> want the role, replies needed no later than the 12th to be
>>>> considered.
>>>> - Stage 3: Nominations get published on the 12th, any objections
>>>> need to
>>>> be received no later than the 19th to info(a)functionoffice.org only.
>>>> - Stage 4: Nominees may be asked questions such as any relevant
>>>> experience or other supporting credentials to help us make a decision.
>>>> - Stage 5: Function Office staff discuss the subject and the board
>>>> agrees a new project leader which will be announced on the 26th.
>>>> - Stage 6: Internally within the LUG, the project leader can title
>>>> themselves however they like (e.g. Governor or LUGMaster, etc...)
>>>> and
>>>> can create new roles for whomever they like to assist them
>>>> internally.
>>>>
>>>> Discussions over what mechanism should be used to run the LUG have
>>>> occurred ad nauseam over the years and the above is the *final*
>>>> outcome.
>>>>
>>>> As for myself, as Function Office continues to grow, freeing up even a
>>>> slither of time would be good and so I do not seek to be project
>>>> leader.
>>>>
>>>> Hope this all makes sense,
>>>>
>>>> Since this is a Function Office process, I'd be grateful if any
>>>> questions surrounding this be sent directly to info(a)functionoffice.org.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
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>
> --
> Many thanks
> Richard
> Account Manager
>
> Function Office
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