2. Hi, my name is Mike.
I organize LOPSA-ETENN.
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President, one of three founders of ETENN
Started planning March ’12, first meeting June ’12
Average 29 people each meeting
First meeting was 18 people, April was 45
3. Sysadmins love to meet
other sysadmins.
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The stereotype of the antisocial sysadmin is totally wrong
A quiet room, all staring ahead? Totally wrong.
4. Sysadmins love to talk
about what they’re
doing.
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Six month has turned out to be hard to keep--because we get so many offers to speak
We draw upon our own attendees for speaking, not outsiders
5. There are organizations
dying to give a chapter
money and support.
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We had two sponsors from day one. We have three sponsors now and this was without trying.
Recruiters and training companies love user groups and provide good value for attendees
6. Go start a chapter.
Now.
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This isn’t that hard. It’s incredibly rewarding.
