9:02 p.m.
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 19th, 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
>>