Monday, January 24, 2005
MINUTES of the BOARD MEETING
1960 PC Users Group
Held at Denny’s Diner at 7730 Louetta
The meeting of the Board of Directors of the 1960 PC Users Group was called to order by Bill Wright, president at 6:30 p.m. at Denny’s Diner, 7730 Louetta Road. Present were Bill Wright, James Hug, Bill Franklin, Bob Argo, Gene Jackson, Ray Youngblood, Joan Cain, Marg Krisman, and Jean Franklin.
Minutes of the December 13, 2004 meeting were distributed and there being no corrections, the minutes were approved by a motion made by Ray Youngblood and seconded by James Hug.
The following reports were presented:
Treasurer
Bob Argo presented the treasurer’s report. He noted that large, annual items had been paid this month. These include insurance, rent, supplies, and fees. Sale of the old projector on E-Bay was discussed as a possible source of income. Joan Cain’s son who is an attorney will assist with the listing and the necessary procedures to accomplish the sale.
Membership
The report, Membership Changes - January 2005 was presented. The report shows that the club has an actual membership of ninety two with two new members and four renewals. Ideas were presented by the membership of the board for urging members whose dues are lapsing to renew their membership. It was reported that Linda Genaw sends reminders to members at the time their membership payment is due, also that she follows with another notice the following month and the third month the member is dropped from the record. It was also suggested that attendees at Special Interest Groups whose dues are in arrears be reminded to renew their membership. Methods of advertising the 1960 PC Users Group in local newsletters were discussed. A new flyer on club activities will be designed.
Special Interest Groups
The report of attendance at SIGs was presented by Bill Franklin. Ray Youngblood was appointed to be the coordinator of information available for the use of SIGs. The possibility of upgrading the pc used at SIGs was a topic of discussion. James Hug will begin the process for upgrading. Bob Argo needs a substitute leader for his SIGs due to other commitments. It was suggested that emphasis be placed on lesser used utilities available on Windows. James Hug will need a substitute for the Hardware SIG on April 14.
Web Site
Responsibility for the group’s web site has been given to Marg Krisman and the fifty dollar registration fee good for two years has been paid. Marg reported that she has been working on graphics, the bulletin board and links.
Old Business
Bill Wright reported on various issues involving the use of the Christian Community Center. There is a new person, Hayley Hall in charge of assignment of space at the center. Bill will continue to work with the center in the resolution of conflicts in dates that the group needs meeting space. There was further discussion on the content of Round Table meetings and the subject matter for General Meetings. Vance Townsend will be contacted for the February 3 General Meeting. Suggested topics for discussion were spy ware and anti virus programs. The organization and presentation of programs and social activities at the General Meeting came up as a topic for discussion. Suggestions were made concerning the instruction session prior to the General Meeting.
New Business
New business was called for, there being none, Jim Hug moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ray Youngblood. The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Gene Jackson