AmberGraner

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Amber Graner

About Me

Hi ya'll! I'm an Ubuntu User, advocate and when and where ever possible I try and contribute and help others in the Ubuntu Community. I have only been involved in the Ubuntu Community since February '09. My blog is Just Me, Amber and there is probably more that you ever wanted to know about me there. Since being handed a "Linux for Human Beings" t-shirt and an Ubuntu Intrepid CD in February I am enjoying using Ubuntu and I am trying to be proactive in my involvement. My First Post about Ubuntu

Contact Info

  • IRC Nick - akgraner (irc.freenode.net)

  • email address - akgraner [at] gmail [dot] com

Community Involvement

  • I am one of the team contacts for the NC LoCo team.

    • I help
      • organize events
      • gather SWAG
      • update wiki's
      • generally help out where ever I can.
    • I went to the Borders in Cary, NC and got them to include the latest release of Ubuntu in the Linux Section.
    • I went to the library in Rutherfordton, NC and asked then if they would display the latest release of Ubuntu and the Fliers, and they agreed to.
    • Suggested that everyone in the LoCo visit their local book stores and Libraries and see where we could display the CD's and Fliers.

    • Also, involved with helping the LoCo plan and execute events for Ubuntu Global Jam schedule for October 2-4, 2009.

  • I am a member of the Ubuntu-Women's team. Currently helping with the 'Women Behind Ubuntu" series of Interviews for Full Circle Magazine.
  • I help out when I can as an idea reviewer for Ubuntu Brainstorm, but haven't been as active as I want to be due to a move and limited technical abilities, but when and where I can I do try to help.
  • I have proposed an Ubuntu User Conference and posted a wiki with a rough outline of the event. I am currently gathering venue information and seeing what the cost of this event would be.

  • At SELF (Southeast Linux Fest)
    • I helped coordinate the effort of the Southeast LoCo Teams for involvement in SELF.

      • The Ubuntu Booth was staffed for the 4 Southeast LoCo's (FL, GA, SC, and NC).

    • I conducted 2 BoF sessions: 1 on personal involvement (Why Not, you?) and one on group involvement (FAQ's on Ubuntu LoCo's). My Blog of SELF, Pleia2's Blog, Mackenzie Morgan's Post

  • Scheduled to Attend BarCampRDU (August 8, 2009) and present a session on Community.
  • Scheduled to Attend Atlanta Linux Fest (September 19, 2009) and present a BoF session. Also, helping the organizers of ALF with overnight rooms and sponsorships.
  • I Blog about my experiences in the Ubuntu community, and with Ubuntu in general - A popular blog which led to me being a reviewer for Jono Bacon's newest book, The Art of Community, among other things. My Review of ''The Art of Community'' by Jono Bacon

Testimonials

JonoBacon: I have found Amber to be a conscientious, hard-working and inspired contributor to the Ubuntu community, and her contributions have not only had a positive impact on her work in specific areas but on many other community members too. I would certainly +1 her for membership.

Mackenzie Morgan: At SELF, Amber was doing it all. Staffing the Ubuntu table, handing out Ubuntu swag, getting people talking about how to be more effective contributors and grow the community... At the TriLUG meeting where we met in person the first time, folks were coming up to her ("the Ubuntu lady") to get CDs and stickers. I am beginning to suspect she doesn't sleep, since she's got her hands in everything. Definitely should be a member.