I am a true believer in the value (and wonder) of working virtually... but sometimes it is just nice to meet people face to face.  This is especially true with regard to Higher Logic and HUG.

Although I have been working with the fine folks at HL for several years now, I have only met them in the flesh a couple times (at trade shows).  So I'm really looking forward to next week. 

The same is true for all the HUGsters I've learned from using HUG.  It will be great to hear more about your specific situation and how we can all work together to evolve the art and science of managing communities.  I am also anxious to share some of the things we've learned while launching OPENAssociations (Avectra Pro + Higher Logic + Plone) a year ago.

And immediately following the HL Super Forum is the ASAE Technology Conference (Dec 14-15).  I will be in the Higher Logic booth (415).  Stop by and say Hi.

Brett

I just realized it has been quite awhile since I last posted. Like everyone else, I have a good excuse... CLIENTS.  We have been extremely busy the last couple months and OPENAssociations has really taken off and we find ourselves working late into the nights helping launching collaboration sites for our association clients.

So, I don't have much time here, but I wanted to send out my regards to the actively growing community at Higher Logic.  The Higher Logic User Group, while still relatively small, has really proven to be a great resource for all of us who are involved in and dedicated to launching online communities. 

A great example of that would be members of this community who are taking the time to help educate each other on what is working and not working in their community deployments.

One of the most active members of this community, and a very good writer, is Mark Eichler.  To see what I mean about this community, read Mark's recent post on the importance of assessments.

Now back to work.....

Brett