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Welcome to my blog!

This is where I'll be sharing my thoughts on topics that matter to me. Who knows... I might even share pictures, videos and links to other interesting stuff.

If I catch your interest, let me hear from you.

Jan 20
Congratulations to Dean Hengst
I'm pleased to announce that Dean Hengst will be officially in this chair by the end of this week.
 
We're off to a good start by taking a hard look at the way CIMug is organized, and how the Processes working group is - well, how it is working. We are getting things done but I think everyone agrees that we could be getting more done better.
 
I delegated much of the web support stuff that I was handling - in a de facto support of way - to a contractor that Kay was gracious enough to bring on board. You will see Tony Adams' name showing up on the help desk. He will be fielding all site-related requests and working with B&R Solutions, our Sharepoint services team.
 
Kay has also made arrangements to have Robin Pitts, an EPRI employee, step up to help with meeting planning. Robin did a great job with our Charlotte meeting. This will help us plan further ahead, keeping costs down and reducing wear and tear on CIMug members.
 
There are other pieces of work that I've not been able to hand off yet, but I'll let you know when changes happen.
 
Thanks again for all the support and feedback I've received, and I wish Dean all the best as he takes the helm.
 
Best regards,
Randy 
Jan 20
Congratulations to Dean Hengst
I'm pleased to announce that Dean Hengst will be officially in this chair by the end of this week.
 
We're off to a good start by taking a hard look at the way CIMug is organized, and how the Processes working group is - well, how it is working. We are getting things done but I think everyone agrees that we could be getting more done better.
 
I delegated much of the web support stuff that I was handling - in a de facto support of way - to a contractor that Kay was gracious enough to bring on board. You will see Tony Adams' name showing up on the help desk. He will be fielding all site-related requests and working with B&R Solutions, our Sharepoint services team.
 
Kay has also made arrangements to have Robin Pitts, an EPRI employee, step up to help with meeting planning. Robin did a great job with our Charlotte meeting. This will help us plan further ahead, keeping costs down and reducing wear and tear on CIMug members.
 
There are other pieces of work that I've not been able to hand off yet, but I'll let you know when changes happen.
 
Thanks again for all the support and feedback I've received, and I wish Dean all the best as he takes the helm.
 
Best regards,
Randy 
Jan 20
Congratulations to Dean Hengst
I'm pleased to announce that Dean Hengst will be officially in this chair by the end of this week.
 
We're off to a good start by taking a hard look at the way CIMug is organized, and how the Processes working group is - well, how it is working. We are getting things done but I think everyone agrees that we could be getting more done better.
 
I delegated much of the web support stuff that I was handling - in a de facto support of way - to a contractor that Kay was gracious enough to bring on board. You will see Tony Adams' name showing up on the help desk. He will be fielding all site-related requests and working with B&R Solutions, our Sharepoint services team.
 
Kay has also made arrangements to have Robin Pitts, an EPRI employee, step up to help with meeting planning. Robin did a great job with our Charlotte meeting. This will help us plan further ahead, keeping costs down and reducing wear and tear on CIMug members.
 
There are other pieces of work that I've not been able to hand off yet, but I'll let you know when changes happen.
 
Thanks again for all the support and feedback I've received, and I wish Dean all the best as he takes the helm.
 
Best regards,
Randy 
Jan 20
Congratulations to Dean Hengst
I'm pleased to announce that Dean Hengst will be officially in this chair by the end of this week.
 
We're off to a good start by taking a hard look at the way CIMug is organized, and how the Processes working group is - well, how it is working. We are getting things done but I think everyone agrees that we could be getting more done better.
 
I delegated much of the web support stuff that I was handling - in a de facto support of way - to a contractor that Kay was gracious enough to bring on board. You will see Tony Adams' name showing up on the help desk. He will be fielding all site-related requests and working with B&R Solutions, our Sharepoint services team.
 
Kay has also made arrangements to have Robin Pitts, an EPRI employee, step up to help with meeting planning. Robin did a great job with our Charlotte meeting. This will help us plan further ahead, keeping costs down and reducing wear and tear on CIMug members.
 
There are other pieces of work that I've not been able to hand off yet, but I'll let you know when changes happen.
 
Thanks again for all the support and feedback I've received, and I wish Dean all the best as he takes the helm.
 
Best regards,
Randy 
Jan 20
Congratulations to Dean Hengst
I'm pleased to announce that Dean Hengst will be officially in this chair by the end of this week.
 
We're off to a good start by taking a hard look at the way CIMug is organized, and how the Processes working group is - well, how it is working. We are getting things done but I think everyone agrees that we could be getting more done better.
 
I delegated much of the web support stuff that I was handling - in a de facto support of way - to a contractor that Kay was gracious enough to bring on board. You will see Tony Adams' name showing up on the help desk. He will be fielding all site-related requests and working with B&R Solutions, our Sharepoint services team.
 
Kay has also made arrangements to have Robin Pitts, an EPRI employee, step up to help with meeting planning. Robin did a great job with our Charlotte meeting. This will help us plan further ahead, keeping costs down and reducing wear and tear on CIMug members.
 
There are other pieces of work that I've not been able to hand off yet, but I'll let you know when changes happen.
 
Thanks again for all the support and feedback I've received, and I wish Dean all the best as he takes the helm.
 
Best regards,
Randy 
Nov 11
Advice for the Next Co-Chair
Here are some bits of advice for the next co-chair.
  • Call members. I'd suggest setting aside an hour every couple weeks to call people on the UCAIug corporate representatives list. Chat about why their company is a member. Find out how they really feel about that. help them recognize the tools at their disposal. Get their input on what they'd like to see changed.
  • Refuse to be a meeting planner. This is a hard saying, but every hour spent on meeting details is an hour not spent on more valuable contributions. The Processes WG has tried to change this, and hasn't succeeded. Yet. I think we all agree that change is needed.
  • Expect board and executive committee direction and help. This year's smart grid uptake has been so severe, many things are left undone. I could have asked for quarterly plan adjustments, which would in turn help others discuss the changes affecting UCA and each group.
  • Keep good boundaries. Every volunteer organization will take as much time as you will give. I had several occasions where I discovered I had somehow volunteered to solve problems outside of CIMug. Teach others to fish, before you start fishing for others.
  • Don't be afraid to rock the boat. Some issues definitely must be handled delicately, but that doesn't mean they should be left alone. You represent the utilities; speak for what they would want.
  • Build on what has been done. If you can come up with something better - go for it. But before you invent something - check to see if it has been attempted already. I've tried to make everything I know searchable on the site.
  • Beware of the Thursday night syndrome - at every CIMug meeting I hit a point of exhaustion on the evening before the last day (usually that is Thursday night). Look out for landmines. Pull back and take a break.
  • Enjoy the ride. These are some of the most seasoned professionals I know, and they are a pleasure to work with.

RR

Nov 11
Advice for the Next Co-Chair
Here are some bits of advice for the next co-chair.
  • Call members. I'd suggest setting aside an hour every couple weeks to call people on the UCAIug corporate representatives list. Chat about why their company is a member. Find out how they really feel about that. help them recognize the tools at their disposal. Get their input on what they'd like to see changed.
  • Refuse to be a meeting planner. This is a hard saying, but every hour spent on meeting details is an hour not spent on more valuable contributions. The Processes WG has tried to change this, and hasn't succeeded. Yet. I think we all agree that change is needed.
  • Expect board and executive committee direction and help. This year's smart grid uptake has been so severe, many things are left undone. I could have asked for quarterly plan adjustments, which would in turn help others discuss the changes affecting UCA and each group.
  • Keep good boundaries. Every volunteer organization will take as much time as you will give. I had several occasions where I discovered I had somehow volunteered to solve problems outside of CIMug. Teach others to fish, before you start fishing for others.
  • Don't be afraid to rock the boat. Some issues definitely must be handled delicately, but that doesn't mean they should be left alone. You represent the utilities; speak for what they would want.
  • Build on what has been done. If you can come up with something better - go for it. But before you invent something - check to see if it has been attempted already. I've tried to make everything I know searchable on the site.
  • Beware of the Thursday night syndrome - at every CIMug meeting I hit a point of exhaustion on the evening before the last day (usually that is Thursday night). Look out for landmines. Pull back and take a break.
  • Enjoy the ride. These are some of the most seasoned professionals I know, and they are a pleasure to work with.

RR

Nov 11
Advice for the Next Co-Chair
Here are some bits of advice for the next co-chair.
  • Call members. I'd suggest setting aside an hour every couple weeks to call people on the UCAIug corporate representatives list. Chat about why their company is a member. Find out how they really feel about that. help them recognize the tools at their disposal. Get their input on what they'd like to see changed.
  • Refuse to be a meeting planner. This is a hard saying, but every hour spent on meeting details is an hour not spent on more valuable contributions. The Processes WG has tried to change this, and hasn't succeeded. Yet. I think we all agree that change is needed.
  • Expect board and executive committee direction and help. This year's smart grid uptake has been so severe, many things are left undone. I could have asked for quarterly plan adjustments, which would in turn help others discuss the changes affecting UCA and each group.
  • Keep good boundaries. Every volunteer organization will take as much time as you will give. I had several occasions where I discovered I had somehow volunteered to solve problems outside of CIMug. Teach others to fish, before you start fishing for others.
  • Don't be afraid to rock the boat. Some issues definitely must be handled delicately, but that doesn't mean they should be left alone. You represent the utilities; speak for what they would want.
  • Build on what has been done. If you can come up with something better - go for it. But before you invent something - check to see if it has been attempted already. I've tried to make everything I know searchable on the site.
  • Beware of the Thursday night syndrome - at every CIMug meeting I hit a point of exhaustion on the evening before the last day (usually that is Thursday night). Look out for landmines. Pull back and take a break.
  • Enjoy the ride. These are some of the most seasoned professionals I know, and they are a pleasure to work with.

RR

Nov 11
Advice for the Next Co-Chair
Here are some bits of advice for the next co-chair.
  • Call members. I'd suggest setting aside an hour every couple weeks to call people on the UCAIug corporate representatives list. Chat about why their company is a member. Find out how they really feel about that. help them recognize the tools at their disposal. Get their input on what they'd like to see changed.
  • Refuse to be a meeting planner. This is a hard saying, but every hour spent on meeting details is an hour not spent on more valuable contributions. The Processes WG has tried to change this, and hasn't succeeded. Yet. I think we all agree that change is needed.
  • Expect board and executive committee direction and help. This year's smart grid uptake has been so severe, many things are left undone. I could have asked for quarterly plan adjustments, which would in turn help others discuss the changes affecting UCA and each group.
  • Keep good boundaries. Every volunteer organization will take as much time as you will give. I had several occasions where I discovered I had somehow volunteered to solve problems outside of CIMug. Teach others to fish, before you start fishing for others.
  • Don't be afraid to rock the boat. Some issues definitely must be handled delicately, but that doesn't mean they should be left alone. You represent the utilities; speak for what they would want.
  • Build on what has been done. If you can come up with something better - go for it. But before you invent something - check to see if it has been attempted already. I've tried to make everything I know searchable on the site.
  • Beware of the Thursday night syndrome - at every CIMug meeting I hit a point of exhaustion on the evening before the last day (usually that is Thursday night). Look out for landmines. Pull back and take a break.
  • Enjoy the ride. These are some of the most seasoned professionals I know, and they are a pleasure to work with.

RR

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