Abstract

Discuss the resources available to user groups, such as mailing lists hosts, free wikis and blogs. Mention that user groups can be listed on www.python.org, with python.meetup.com and also Craig's list. Discuss how to reach out and find people, advise patience for growth, and suggest various group activities. When you can't find a speaker, suggest other activities that can be done on a spur of the moment.

• how to get a mailing list set up
• best practices
• what makes a usergroup succeed
• what makes a usergroup fail
• where to find members; how to get the word out