[svlug] Linux Picnic upcoming August 11 2007, Sunnyvale CA

[Jennifer Davis]

Individuals don't dictate the community, or the events.

Even if it's someone that is highly respected, and a volunteer in whatever 
organization.

It's the Linux Picnic because the community of people volunteer, and 
interact.  The Linux Picnic doesn't "belong" to any group.  SVLUG, SBAY, 
whatever.  SBAY organizes it, ensures that it has money to pay for the 
food/drinks/whatever so that the individual volunteers can focus on 
spreading the Linux gospel.  Everyone who is interested in volunteering or 
being part of the Linux Picnic community is welcomed.

Embrace the positive, and recognize what is available.  There is no need 
to be negative because while it will confuse some people, it will also 
alienate you from others.

The Picnic should be fun this year.  I think it's getting back to its 
roots of more volunteer based and less structured.  One of the best parts 
of being part of it in the past is that ability to really bond with so 
many different people with different skills and accomplish something BIG.

I want to personally thank everyone who has been a part of the picnic in 
the past, and thank everyone who will continue to make this event 
something worthwhile that really makes us standout in the grander scheme 
of making a difference in the acceptance of Linux and Open Source in 
general as being viable.


Jennifer, Picnic Coordinator XV, and XIV