January 24, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m. Members present: Bayle Emlein, Jan Fagerholm (via phone), Diane George (via phone), Chuck Horner, Sally Holt, Sid Jordan, Elsie Smith, Tom Smith.
The minutes of the December meeting were approved.
Old Business:
Sally asks to repeat the survey at the next meeting. Chuck will e-mail the membership and ask for more input. Sally will send him the text file.
We will not ask for donations for refreshments at the main meeting.
President’s Report - Chuck Horner:
Nothing special to report.
Executive Vice President - Sally Holt:
Nothing special to report. She may miss the Main Meeting due to another
obligation.
Treasurer - Tom Smith:
As of January 19, 2013 the checking account balance is $765.08. The P.O. Box contract expires in February. We previously voted to let it lapse. Addresses will be updated on all forms and documents.
The value of membership in APCUG (Association of PC User Groups) was discussed. Various resources, such as virtual workshops, newsletter and photo contests, access to vendors and presenters were noted. The APCUG Web site can be checked for other resources. It was agreed that we will renew our membership for the next year. Tom will contact Diane for details for filling out the renewal form.
Secretary - Bayle Emlein:
Nothing special to report.
VP Clubhouse Report - Sid Jordan:
Nothing special to report. It was moved, seconded and unanimously passed that Sid be refunded his dues overpayment. The Clubhouse is no longer accepting CRT monitors. They do not have storage space for them. They have been getting flat screens for $5.00 each.
Elsie pointed out that several Clubhouse attendees are not current members. Sid will forward email addresses to the VP Membership for followup. Sid is working on a cooperative agreement with Alameda
County for refurbishing.
VP Marketing - Vacant:
VP Membership - Jan Fagerholm:
As of December, membership was 34. Elsie’s current numbers from the
database indicate 39 members --15 Regular members, 21 Senior members, and 3 Associate members as of January 19, 2013.
VP Newsletter - Elsie Smith:
- January 19, 2013, Saturday midnight, February Newsletter submission deadline.
- February 23, 2012, Saturday midnight, March Newsletter submission deadline
VP Special Projects - Bayle Emlein:
Nothing special to report.
Webmaster - Diane George:
Check the Web site for late-breaking changes to the calendar. Diane is planning updates to the Web site.
Programs:
February: Diane George, “Living Cookbook”
March: Chuck will contact the Hayward Police Department regarding an ID Theft and/or Internet Safety presentation.
Fund Raisers:
- February: 64 GB USB Flash Drive
- March: Philips universal remote, supporting 8 devices
- April: Vivitar camcorder 5 MP 4x Digital 8 MB internal
- 2GB NAND Flash with SD Card slot and USB
New Business:
No new business
The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
Date and Time of the Next Meetings: Saturday, February
16, 2013 at 2:10 p.m, at 28924 Ruus Road, Hayward.
Respectfully submitted
Bayle Emlein, Secretary
