chak:

I wrote a while ago,

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There is AngloHaskell and now AmeroHaskell. Doesn't that call for OzHaskell?

http://haskell.org/haskellwiki/OzHaskell

In the meantime a number of interested people put their name down on the wiki page. So, let's talk more concretely about a first meeting. I have put two (very rough) options for a date of a first meeting on the wiki page as well as notes about the possible format. Please note your preferences and any additional ideas and suggestions on the wiki page.

I also started a section to collect possible talks and demos we could have. Again, add anything you'd like to contribute. (It's fine to be speculative, you commit to nothing at this stage.)

There's also a move on to organise a North West USA (Portland...) group too, probably with a talk or two, some demos, and beer afterwards. Those who've been to a London, New York or Bay Area meetup -- what works, what doesn't? -- Don