== Overall Goals ==
The New York State Loco reaches out to the community in an effort:
 * Help the community to understand that Ubuntu is a viable alternative to proprietary OSes such as Windows or OS X.
 * Assist new Ubuntu users have a successful transition to Ubuntu by providing local personal support
 * Assist current Ubuntu users learn how to contribute to the Ubuntu Community

== Current Goals ==
 * Develop relationship with TechAge Rochester
  * Developed a course on Open Office for them (also teaching it) (x)
  * Hope to interest them in holding a Ubuntu information night in the future
 * Expand partnerships in Manhattan
 * Expand partnerships on Long Island
 * Continue to grow partnership with Open Source Aficionados in Ithaca
 * Build interest in the following global efforts
  * Testing
  * Bug Triage
 * Establish contacts in the Adirondacks
 * Establish contacts in the Capitol Region
 * Maintain existing relationships (see below)
 * Maintain existing activities and events (see below)

== Past Goals ==
=== Advocacy ===
 * Attend state-wide events
  * Ed Tech Day (2009, 2010, 2011)
   * boot on the vendor floor
   * Presentations on FOSS
   * moderated discussion on FOSS
 * NYSCATE 2010
   * Hold a full-day hands-on with Ubuntu and FOSS applications lab for educators (x)
    * Work with educators in the state to develop the lab
   * Submit at least two presentations (x)
   * Support educators in NY State who want to present at NYSCATE (x)
 * Hold / Sponsor Linux Festivals
   * Target Locations: Fingerlakes, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse
    * Rochester April 23rd, 2011
 * Hold NYS Ubuntu Day Events
   * Target Locations: Fingerlakes, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse
 * Support Local Computer Events / Shows
   * White Hat Security Day (Rochester)
     * Booth
     * Security Presentations
   * Barcamp RIT (Rochester)
     * Several Loco members gave presentations

=== Locations ===
 * State Activity and Partnerships
  * Fingerlakes - cprofitt
   * Rochester Partner Groups
    * LUGOR
    * RCSI and RCSI Linux SIG
    * RIT Computer House
    * FOSS @ RIT
    * Interlock Rochester
  * Central New York - ducky / MaindotC-LT
   * Syracuse Partner Groups
    * Support SyrLUG
  * Southern Tier - Joseph Vokt
   * Ithaca  Partner Groups
    * IFSA
    * Open Source Aficionados
  * New York City (see below)
   * Mahattan - jaricanese / jackyalcine
   * Long Island - redsingularity
  * Inactive Areas
   * Adirondacks
   * Capitol Region