Monday May 24, 2004
MINUTES of the BOARD MEETING
Held at Denny’s Diner at 7720 Louetta

The Meeting of the Board of Directors of the 1960 PC Users Group was called to order by Bill Wright at 6:59 p.m. on May 24, 2004 at Denny’s Restaurant on Louetta Rd.  Present were Bill Wright, Bill Franklin, Jean Franklin, Bob Argo, James Hug, Linda Genaw,  Joan Cain, Kevin O’Hearne, Lynn McLeland and Hugh McLeland.

A motion was made by Bob Argo and seconded by James Hug to approve the April Board of Directors Meeting minutes. The motion passed with an all voice vote.

Bill Wright brought up the subject of how to attract new members to the club. Also discussed the relocation of SIGs from Room 30 to Activity Center for a week in June and several dates in July. Talked about looking at room locations other than Room 30, but decided it was probably our best overall room.

 Treasurer

Bob Argo distributed copies of the Treasurer’s Report showing current checking account balance of $ 5395.34.  Bob indicated our SBC telephone was discontinued effective May 6th.

SIGs

Bill Franklin reported on May SIG attendance. Round Table – 1 (only Kevin Hearne), Internet - 9, Hardware - 6, Software - 11, Graphics – 14 (Windows and Genealogy still to be held).

Membership

Linda Genaw distributed membership totals updated thru May 2004. Renewals – 2; New Members – 0.

 Old Business

Bill Wright brought up the subject of how to attract new members to the club. Bob Argo stated that we retain 70% of our membership, but the big problem is replacing the missing 30%.

 New Business

Discussed how to advertise the existence of the club. Also discussed how to attract new speakers for the General meetings.

Kevin O’Hearne suggested we investigate the cost of renting a portable sign and placing it on 1960 to advertise the 1960 PCUG. Bill Wright will check on cost of sign and report at the next General meeting.

Discussed setting up a PC beginning class or Q & A / discussion group off to the side before the General meeting.

Bill Wright said he received an E-mail from to Mark Robert at CompUSA at 249 (Willowbrook) about the presentation for the June 2004 General Meeting. Mark indicated he had to cancel for June due to out of town travel plans.

James Hug volunteered to do a (how-to) home networking presentation for the June General meeting.

Kevin suggested we continue to ask for Projector collections at each SIG meeting.

A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Franklin and seconded by Joan Cain and passed by an all voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Wright
President