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How do I find speakers for my user group?
added by Jaykul Nov 17 '10 at 19:28
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How do you start a user group?
added by Jay Smith Nov 16 '10 at 20:06
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What is the best way organize a user group leadership to establish sustainability of the group?
added by Jay Smith Nov 16 '10 at 20:07
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How do I get book and software sponsors for my user group?
added by Jay Smith Nov 16 '10 at 20:08
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Should my user group become a not for profit, and how would this benefit the group?
added by Jay Smith, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 13 '10 at 12:32
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How should I deal with a disruptive member?
added by Gaines Kergosien Nov 17 '10 at 21:07
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When is the best time to post and send out RSVP emails to avoid no shows?
added by Todd Stone Nov 18 '10 at 0:09
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How do I get started planning a code camp/technical conference?
added by Gaines Kergosien Nov 17 '10 at 21:12
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How do you go about finding sponsorship for your user group?
added by David Hoerster Nov 18 '10 at 1:33
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How much focus should there be on food/SWAG (giveaways) verses presentations and networking?
added by Gaines Kergosien Nov 17 '10 at 21:14
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What websites are useful in managing and promoting a user group?
added by Gaines Kergosien Nov 17 '10 at 21:05
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How do you get members to become more active in the group rather than just being a meeting attendee?
added by Todd Stone Nov 18 '10 at 0:04
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How do you find a venue for your user group meetings?
added by Karthik Hariharan Nov 18 '10 at 21:13
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How do you handle list management for your group? For example, I have emails lists through surveys, website registration, eventbrite and mailchimp.
added by Tom Resing Jan 31 '11 at 2:33
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How do you bring more members to your community efficiently and cheaply?
added by Randomman159 Nov 17 '10 at 11:14
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I think this could be on topic, marketing does cost so figuring out a low cost way to get your message out to people not already coming would be nice to know. – Jay Smith Nov 18 '10 at 21:26
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What tools are available for an online user group community?
added by ssmart123 Nov 19 '10 at 1:49
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How do I get attendees to become more involved and take ownership of the group?
added by calebjenkins Nov 21 '10 at 4:34
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How far out should you schedule future speakers?
added by Todd Stone Nov 18 '10 at 0:06
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Is Eventbright the best solution for handling meeting RSVPs?
added by Todd Stone Nov 18 '10 at 0:18
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What topics should not be discussed in a user group setting?
added by ssmart123 Nov 19 '10 at 1:53
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Any tips for involving remote members in my group, for example using IRC, DimDim, or GoToMeeting methods?
added by William Nov 22 '10 at 11:11
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What are some tips for making meetings run more smoothly?
added by Gaines Kergosien Nov 17 '10 at 21:09
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Way too generic, IMHO. It would be better "I tried doing {X}, I don't think it worked, any suggestion about that?" – Lohoris Feb 14 '11 at 14:32
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How can I start a [Linux, Perl, board game] group in my area?
added by Joe, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 13 '10 at 12:30
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Would also make a good FAQ topic. – Jeff Nov 29 '10 at 18:11
kind of a dupe of area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/24077/… – Lohoris Feb 14 '11 at 14:34
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What's a good rule of thumb as to what to charge sponsors based on the size / activity / influence level of your group?
added by chris.w.mclean Jan 31 '11 at 1:42
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Do you recommend recording or streaming user group meetings? I'm afraid it will take focus away from the in person aspect.
added by Tom Resing Jan 31 '11 at 2:35
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Should I establish bylaws for how the group is structured and run?
added by Jim Bob Howard Jan 31 '11 at 19:53
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What innovative ways are there to reimburse my group organisers with little or no cost or tax implications?
added by William Nov 22 '10 at 11:16
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What are good options for communicating with my user group? Email services / social networking sites / print newsletters?
added by chris.w.mclean Jan 31 '11 at 1:39
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Do you provide members of your group the ability to download meeting materials (slides, code, etc.) and, if so, where do you store them?
added by David Hoerster Nov 18 '10 at 1:35
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What are some tips on hiring (and paying for) catering at meetings?
added by Brandon King Dec 7 '10 at 23:50
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How can I best publicize my upcoming special event?
added by Brandon King Dec 7 '10 at 23:53
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At what point in the life cycle of your community group do you come to the realization that its time to close the group?
added by David Yancey Nov 18 '10 at 15:16
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What are the characteristics of a good technical presentation? [closed]
added by Brandon King Dec 7 '10 at 23:46
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closed as off topic by moberley, serg, Tangurena, Chris Koenig, bsstahl Feb 25 '11 at 0:39

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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What are the best practices for running virtual meetings using tools like Live Meeting or Go To Meeting?
added by Geoff Snowman Mar 29 '11 at 16:10
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Anyone interested in joining my [SAP] users group in [Chicago]? [closed]
added by BenV Nov 19 '10 at 19:43
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closed as off topic by Anto, calebjenkins, daughtkom, Todd Stone, freiheit Nov 22 '10 at 1:04

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Intended as an off-topic example. – BenV Nov 19 '10 at 19:43
Good example, because it's about user groups but not for leaders. – Tom Resing Jan 31 '11 at 15:10
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How should a first-time speaker prepare for a technical presentation?
added by Brandon King Dec 7 '10 at 23:47
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Are you going to TechEd USA this year? [closed]
added by Tom Resing Jan 31 '11 at 2:39
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closed as off topic by Todd, Greg Hurlman, Jim Bob Howard, Lohoris, tnorthcutt Mar 14 '11 at 18:29

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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Can we get drinks at our group meeting?
added by Jim Bob Howard Feb 8 '11 at 21:35
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What's the best place to hold a user group meeting in Philadelphia, PA?
added by Geoff Snowman Mar 29 '11 at 16:05
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Intended as an off topic example - I don't think this group should get into the specifics of a particular geography or technology – Geoff Snowman Mar 29 '11 at 16:06
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What is the best time to hold a user group meeting? For example, do evening meetings tend to work better than lunch/weekend meetings?
added by Jeff Bramwell Mar 29 '11 at 19:21
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