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<p>Dear colleagues, <br>
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<p>Over the last year, the Linux Australia Council has been
undertaking actions to renew both our web presence and our
membership database. These projects have several drivers. Our
existing web presence is dated, and the software stack on which it
resides is difficult to maintain without significant effort. Our
previous platform, MemberDB, is over 10 years old, and while it
served us well, it is very definitely end of life. <br>
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<p>To this end, we undertook a competitive quote process and engaged
the services of Agileware, a Canberra-based WordPress, Drupal and
CiviCRM vendor. We've worked closely with Agileware over the last
few months and the new website and membership database is now
live. The new system is CiviCRM with WordPress. <br>
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<p>The new system requires some actions on your part as a Linux
Australia member, and this email clearly communicates what to
expect, what we need you to do, and where you can go for help and
assistance. <br>
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<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://linux.org.au">https://linux.org.au</a><br>
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<h2>Membership renewal and how to renew your membership</h2>
<p>Due to our requirements as an incorporated association in the
state of NSW, governed by the NSW Office of Fair Trading, we are
implementing membership renewal. All existing records in MemberDB
have been imported into the new Membership system based on
CiviCRM, but they will need to be 'activated' by you to renew your
membership. <br>
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<p>1. Go to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://linux.org.au">https://linux.org.au</a> and click on the 'Login' button,
and using your email address from MemberDB, reset your password. A
confirmation of reset will be sent to your email address. <br>
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<p>2. Log in to the website using your new password. <br>
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<p>3. Click on the 'Member area' button<br>
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<p>4. Select 'Renew Membership'</p>
<p>5. Update your Member details</p>
<p>6. Linux Australia Council members will review and, if all is in
order, approve your membership. <br>
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<p>Memberships that are not renewed after several months will be
expunged. <br>
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<h2>Where to go for help</h2>
<p>If you need help in renewing your membership, please email me via
return email. <br>
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<h2>Website feedback? Other inquiries about the new system? <br>
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<p>Please use the 'Contact Us' form on the new website, which goes
to the Council. That way we'll make sure we're able to effectively
prioritise and action any feedback. <br>
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<p>You MUST renew your Membership before being able to vote or
nominate in Council elections. <br>
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<p>Kind regards, <br>
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<p>Kathy<br>
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Kathy Reid
President
Linux Australia
0418 130 636
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:president@linux.org.au">president@linux.org.au</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://linux.org.au">http://linux.org.au</a>
Linux Australia Inc
GPO Box 4788
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
ABN 56 987 117 479 </pre>
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