[kwlug-disc] Linux Association Canada membership

[William Park]

Sure, no harm.   It's been tried before, and hopefully better luck this 
time.

On 2026-05-11 19:17, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc wrote:
> A group called the Linux Association Canada (linuxassociation.ca,
> which does not have much on it yet) is trying to create a network of
> free/open source community organizations. They reached out and asked
> KWLUG to be a member of it.
>
> I asked them for details and at this point it looks like the
> requirements would be:
> - We provide an email they can use to contact us
> - They list us as a member on their website
>
> I am inclined to agree to this and give them our organizers email as
> the contact. However, I want to solicit opinions from our membership
> first. Should anyone present know of any reason that these
> organization should not be associated[1], speak now or forever hold your
> peace.
>
> I will post the original pitch below this message.
>
> - Paul
>
> [1] hopefully not "in holy matrimony," but you know how these things
> go.
>
> ---
>
>
> Dear Linux User Group Leaders and Community Members,
>
> On behalf of the Linux Association of Canada, we would like to extend
> an  invitation to your Linux User Group to become a community partner
> and member  organization within our growing national network.  Our
> mission is to support, promote, and strengthen Linux and open-source
> communities across Canada through collaboration, education, advocacy,
> and  shared resources. We believe local Linux User Groups play a vital
> role in  building inclusive technical communities, mentoring new
> users, and advancing  open-source knowledge.
>
> Why Join the Linux Association of Canada?
>
> Membership for Linux User Groups is completely free, and partnership
> offers several benefits, including:
>
> Inclusion in a national network of Linux and open-source communities
> Opportunities for cross-promotion of events, meetups, and initiatives
> Shared educational and technical resources
> Collaboration on workshops, conferences, and community projects
> Increased visibility through our website and social media channels
> Opportunities for volunteer coordination and outreach
> Support for advocacy and public awareness of Linux and open-source
> technologies
> Access to future partnership initiatives and community programs
>
> We welcome:
>
> Local Linux User Groups
> Open-source clubs and meetups
> Educational technology groups
> Makerspaces and technical communities
> Student Linux organizations
> Community-driven open-source initiatives
>
> Our goal is not to replace or control local groups, but to help
> connect and  strengthen them through cooperation and mutual support
> while respecting each  group’s independence and identity.  We would be
> honored to have your group join us as we work together to grow  the
> Linux and open-source ecosystem across Canada.  If your organization
> is interested in partnering or would like additional  information,
> please reply to this message or contact us directly. We would be
> happy to discuss collaboration opportunities and answer any questions
> you may  have.  Thank you for everything your community does to
> support Linux and open-source  technology.
>
>
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