[TriLUG] Candidate Bio: David Matusiak

[matusiak]

Hello TriLUGgers --

My name is David Matusiak and I am a candidate for the Steering 
Committee in this special mid-season election.  Admittedly, the shoes 
left empty by Jeremy Portzer will be difficult to fill, but I would 
like an opportunity to provide TriLUG with trustworthy leadership and 
whatever helpful knowledge I can provide (and thats a tough one, as 
this is quite the knowledgeable group!).

Specifically, I'd like to tackle some problems that the Steering 
Committee has been struggling with for some time.  Some of the items on 
my list include:

  - attracting and retaining new members.  This is of utmost importance 
both for the long-term survival of TriLUG and to meet our goal of 
greater F/OSS adoption.

  - creating and fostering a culture of respect (especially on-list 
behavior).  Our community is filled with some bright people, but we 
often disintegrate into bickering.  This hurts TriLUG and it hurts 
Linux.  I would like to drive us towards an environment that is 
friendly, on-topic and informative.

  - continue to expand and improve our workshops, installfests and 
training classes.  These activities help everyone, as instructors gain 
credentials and students gain invaluable knowledge and insight.  As an 
added bonus, these seem to be activities that really get the group (and 
broader community) excited.  Lets keep up the momentum!

I have seen quite a bit transpire since 1999 and often I am encouraged 
by what I see.  I want to do my part to make TriLUG something to be 
proud of and to encourage others to join, learn and participate.  The 
Triangle is an amazing place for technology and for geeks in general.  
I love being a part of our culture and would like to support it in any 
way I can.

Thanks for your consideration.  See you all tonite!
dave m.