Perl Mongers
20 international Perl User Groups.
General Questions
* What is Perl Mongers?
Perl Mongers is a loose association of international Perl User Groups. Individual groups vary a great deal in the details of what they actually do, but in most cases they are groups of Perl users in a particular location who get together periodically to discuss Perl and related topics.
Perl Mongers is also the name of the organisation that oversees and co-ordinates the local groups. It also provides internet services to these groups. Perl Mongers was originally set up as a not-for-profit organisation in the state of New York, but in July 2001 it joined with Yet Another Society.
* Is there a Perl Mongers group in my area?
The list of currently established groups is here
* How do I start a Perl Mongers group?
Simply find some Perl hackers in your area and ask them if they'd be interested in starting a group.
Experience shows that having a mailing list and a web site help to drum up interest in your new group. We're happy to host a mailing list for you.
The only other thing to do is to let us know about your new group so that we can add you to the list of established groups.
* What support exists for group leaders?
All group leaders are added to the group leaders mailing list. The #mongers channel on irc.perl.org exists for leaders to discuss anything related to running a group.
Internet Services
* What Internet services can Perl Mongers provide?
* Why does it sometimes take awhile to get Perl Mongers services set up for my group?
Perl Mongers is an all volunteer organization, and almost all of our system administrators have very demanding commitments outside of Perl Mongers. We do things as quickly as is reasonable considering all of our other commitments. Additionally, there's nothing stopping you from operating your group while you are waiting for your Perl Mongers services.
* Perl Mongers logo
Perl Mongers groups can use the logo that appears on this page on their own web page.
