What is a Perl Monger?
One definition is that we're "a loose confederation of Perl hackers, coders, and accidental programmers whose goal is to develop the social community of Perl - after all, it's more than a language - it's a culture and a floor wax." Whatever. We use Perl as a programming language, and like it, and think it makes our work/play/lives a little easier. Some of us are programmers, sysadmins, or technically-inclined webmasters; and some of us use Perl recreationally. Some are fairly expert; some are just beginning and want to learn the language.
How often do we meet?
We don't meet very often at all, formally. Western Montana is a geographically large area, making it difficult to always meet at a central location (such as in Missoula). When the weather permits, and job schedules allow, we meet in person as a group. Otherwise, we try to use technology to meet together. On the other hand, some of us get together informally to do things perl-centric, or even recreationally (sports, concerts, and so forth). You are more than welcome to join the list and suggest your favorite social activity. (Or just ask your Perl questions -- that's okay too!)
If you want to know more . . .
If you have other questions about Perl or Perl Mongers, discover more here: Perl.org.
The 'Headquarters' of the Western Montana Perl Mongers group is located at 113.99W, 46.55N -- at the oldest continuing community in Montana: Stevensville. When the whole group needs to meet, we often choose a location in Missoula, Montana.
We have many ideas for events and projects. For instance, we think it might be cool to have a summer Perl retreat somewhere in our beautiful mountains, perhaps lasting a whole weekend.
URL: http://westernmontana.pm.org/
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