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--- lctgjoinsteeringmessage [2025.09.09 10:06] – Steve Isenberg
+++ lctgjoinsteeringmessage [2025.09.10 19:21] (current) – Steve Isenberg
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 Results so far.
-^who^email^steering?^wiki class?^
-|Rebecca Titemore |raytitemore@gmail.com| |yes|
+^who^email^steering?^wiki class?|
-|Martin C. Martin |martin@martincmartin.com| yes | yes|
+|Rebecca Titemore|raytitemore@gmail.com| |yes|
+|Martin C. Martin|martin@martincmartin.com|yes|yes|
 |Drew King|dking65@kingconsulting.us| |yes|
 |George Gamota|ggamota@stma-llc.com| |yes|
 |Tim O'Neal|toneal@suffolk.edu| |yes|
+|Seth Silverman|lctg@silverangan.com| |yes|
 <hidden initialState=”hidden” onHidden=”Click to show version 1 of the Message to membership” onVisible=”Click to hide version 1”>
 GentlePeople,
-In short, we're asking for new people to join the Steering committee.  And I'm offering a class both about the group's Wiki and how to create your own Wiki.
+In short, we're asking for new people to join the Steering committee. And I'm offering a class both about the group's Wiki and how to create your own Wiki.
   - The Steering Committee - Goal, bring new blood to the Steering Committee
-    * We're looking for new people to join and help us make decisions about the running of the group and the content of future meetings.
+      * We're looking for new people to join and help us make decisions about the running of the group and the content of future meetings.
-    * You can be involved as much or as little as you want.
+      * You can be involved as much or as little as you want.
-    * What do members of the Steering Committee do?
+      * What do members of the Steering Committee do?
-      * Suggest and discuss ideas on meeting topics
+        * Suggest and discuss ideas on meeting topics
-      * Helps run the occasional planning meeting (GASP meetings) - be there and offer your thoughts and ideas
+        * Helps run the occasional planning meeting (GASP meetings) - be there and offer your thoughts and ideas
-      * Helps speakers to use a hybrid (online, in-room) environment
+        * Helps speakers to use a hybrid (online, in-room) environment
-      * A subgroup manages the online presence, the Wiki with past and future meetings information
+        * A subgroup manages the online presence, the Wiki with past and future meetings information
-      * A subgroup helps set up the connection to the Lex Community Center for the weekly meetings
+        * A subgroup helps set up the connection to the Lex Community Center for the weekly meetings
   - A Class on the Group's Wiki - Steve's goal, someone to serve as a backup
-    * How does a Wiki work
+      * How does a Wiki work
-    * How does the Doku Wiki, the application used by LCTG, work
+      * How does the Doku Wiki, the application used by LCTG, work
-    * What does it take to create a wiki
+      * What does it take to create a wiki
-    * What does it take to maintain it
+      * What does it take to maintain it
-    * We can explore the behind-the-scenes
+      * We can explore the behind-the-scenes
-    * Learn how Steve uses the Doku Wiki to show information on upcoming and past meetings
+      * Learn how Steve uses the Doku Wiki to show information on upcoming and past meetings
-    * Optionally, how you can help
+      * Optionally, how you can help
-If you are interested in either of these opportunities to contribute and learn, and help ensure that the LCTG can continue running, please let me (Steve) know.\\
+If you are interested in either of these opportunities to contribute and learn, and help ensure that the LCTG can continue running, please let me (Steve) know. \\ Thanks for your time, \\ -steve </hidden>
-Thanks for your time,\\
--steve
-</hidden>
-=====Message version 2=====
+===== Message version 2 =====
 [following sent 07sept2025]
 ==== Help Shape Our Group’s Future + Learn About Wikis ====
 Hello everyone,
-We’re looking for **new people to join the Steering Committee**, and I’m also offering a **class on our group’s Wiki** — including how you can create a wiki of your own.
+We’re looking for **new people to join the Steering Committee**, and I’m also offering a **class on our group’s Wiki**  — including how you can create a wiki of your own.
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 ==== Why We Need You ====
-The Steering Committee keeps our group running smoothly and helps plan future meetings.\\
-We’d love to bring in **fresh perspectives and ideas**. \\
+The Steering Committee keeps our group running smoothly and helps plan future meetings. \\ We’d love to bring in **fresh perspectives and ideas**. \\ Your involvement can be **as much or as little as you like**  — every bit helps!
-Your involvement can be **as much or as little as you like** — every bit helps!
 **What the Steering Committee does:**
   * Suggests and discusses ideas for future meeting topics
   * Helps run the occasional planning meeting (our **”GASP” meetings**)
   * Manages our **online presence**, including the Wiki with past and upcoming meeting info
-  * Coordinates with the **Lex Community Center** for weekly meeting logistics
+  * Coordinates with the **Lex Community Center**  for weekly meeting logistics
   * Sets up and stores away the equipment to support the weekly meetings at the LCC
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 ==== Class: How Our Wiki Works (and How to Build Your Own) ====
 I’m also offering a session where we’ll explore:
   * What a Wiki is and how it works
-  * How our **DokuWiki** platform is set up for LCTG
+  * How our **DokuWiki**  platform is set up for LCTG
   * What’s involved in **creating and maintaining a Wiki**
-  * A **behind-the-scenes tour** of how we keep our group’s information organized
+  * A **behind-the-scenes tour**  of how we keep our group’s information organized
   * *(Optional)* How you can help maintain our Wiki and serve as a backup
-Whether you just want to **learn** or are open to **helping out**, this will be a **hands-on, practical session**.
+Whether you just want to **learn**  or are open to **helping out**, this will be a **hands-on, practical session**.
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 ==== How to Get Involved ====
 If you’re interested in:
   * **Joining the Steering Committee**, or
-  * **Attending the Wiki class** (or both)
+  * **Attending the Wiki class**  (or both)
+Please let me know! \\ Your participation will help keep **LCTG**  running strong for years to come.
-Please let me know! \\
+Thanks for your time and consideration, \\ **Steve**
-Your participation will help keep **LCTG** running strong for years to come.
-Thanks for your time and consideration, \\
-**Steve**