[kwlug-disc] Linux Association Canada membership

[CrankyOldBugger]

I neglected to mention that we are listed in here, at
https://linuxassociation.ca/community-detail.php?slug=kwlug-kitchener-waterloo-linux-user-group



On Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 14:27, CrankyOldBugger <crankyoldbugger at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I saw a post in my Mastodon feed this morning, announcing that the Linux
> Association of Canada will be opening a Linux Job Board this Friday.  So,
> curious, I found the LAC's website at https://linuxassociation.ca/
>
> It seems to be a reasonably professional website, with a number of things
> to do, like a distros page, an OSS library, community groups, etc.
>
> It's certainly better put together than I expected when we were first
> discussion this topic.
>
> Maybe this discussion is worth revisiting?
>
>
>
> On Tue, 26 May 2026 at 02:15, Jason <jasonpa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I agree that syndicating our events on the site isn't really an issue.
>> I'm fine with that. As long as, if we ask them not to (for example, if
>> there's a governance issue or other concern later on), they will stop.
>>
>> For joining, contributing, and being part of the organization itself,
>> that's where I'd have more questions/concerns about the organization
>> structure.
>> Who owns the non-profit, how to ensure any funds aren't misappropriated,
>> who makes decisions, ensuring transparency, etc.
>> For now it doesn't sound like we need to get into this, so no need to
>> push too hard.
>>
>> I did notice the job postings are gone, but there's a donate button now
>> that goes right to Andre.
>> Going to hope that things get set up properly with the non-profit so
>> everything is above board.
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM Khalid Baheyeldin <kb at 2bits.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Likewise, I don't see any harm in someone promoting our group.
>>> Unless something bad comes up in the future.
>>>
>>> So my vote is also yes.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Khalid Baheyeldin
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