At last night’s regular IRC Meeting the topic of my departure from Michigan was on the agenda. I have been the leader of the LoCo since I moved to Michigan back in the summer of 2007, so about 4 years ago. During that time we started packaging/triage jams (back in November of 2007), became an approved team, and generally had a lot of fun (if I do say so myself). This team has been one of my main social circles while living in Michigan. I would even venture to say it was the most consistent and trustworthy of circles as well. So, my leaving Michigan, and the LoCo, is not without sadness. I’ll miss everyone at the in-person meetings. But luckily I can still hang out in #ubuntu-us-mi indefinitely :)
So, regarding the transfer of leadership: I’ll admit, I had someone in mind the whole time that I thought should take the reigns of the Michigan LoCo, but I wanted to make sure the team felt the same way. Luckily, Craig Maloney, one of the most active members of the LoCo (and also host of Open Metalcast and cohost of Lococast.net), has been helping lead the IRC meetings (ok ok, sometimes he leads them himself) and planning events for some time now. Everyone in the LoCo likes Craig.
So, last night, as my last duty of leader of the Michigan LoCo, I appointed Craig Maloney (snap-l) as the new leader of the Michigan LoCo. Long live the leader!
Please join me in celebrating Craig’s new position within the team and the undoubtedly great direction this will take the LoCo.
Thank you. :)
Posted by Craig Maloney on August 8th, 2011.
Woo, go Craig!
(And thanks for your many years of leadership Greg)
Posted by jorge on August 8th, 2011.
Sounds like a solid choice. Good luck on your new ventures. I’m sure the new leader will server the group well. – gib President MDLUG.org
Posted by Gib on August 8th, 2011.
Hey there, welcome, from the Ubuntu Wisconsin LoCo Contact!
Posted by Anthony on August 9th, 2011.