The meeting was called to order at 2:22 pm by President Chuck Horner.
Members present: Bayle Emlein, Jan Fagerholm, Diane George, Sally Holt, Chuck Horner, Sid Jordan, Tom Smith. Absent: Elsie Smith, Tom Smith.
The minutes of the October meeting were approved.
Old Business:
Elections for the 2012 PCC Board of Directors: Nominees from the November Main Meeting:
Andrew Tews
Chuck Horner
Michael Wong
Don Odle
New nominations at the EC meeting:
Jan Fagerholm
Sally Holt
Bayle Emlein
The names of the current nominees were randomized for the ballot. There will be space on the ballot for last minute nominees at the December Main meeting.
It was moved and seconded that an additional 100 Windows XP CoA licenses be ordered through the Microsoft RRP be ordered.
Jan is exploring purchase of an HDMI to VGA cable. Jan is working on the new membership form. Diane has renewed PCC membership in APCUG.
President’s Report:
Chuck Horner: Chuck is exploring possibilities for a new site for the Clubhouse. He asked Sid to write up specific parameters so that he can present them to potential partners.
Executive Vice President:
Sally Holt: Nothing special to report.
Treasurer:
Tom Smith: As of November 19, 2011:
| Checking Account | Total |
|
$4,130.10 |
$4,140.10 |
Secretary
Bayle Emlein: Nothing special to report
VP Clubhouse
Sid Jordan: Sid reports that the Clubhouse refurbishing project has a temporary home with internet, sufficient power, plumbing (for the human components), and other amenities. They are establishing a schedule and working out other details. Chuck has information about another potential location.
Jan has been working on keeping the CoA activity current. He will send Sid specific instructions for the Clubhouse meeting next Tuesday.
VP Marketing
Position open
VP Membership
Jan Fagerholm: Member count as of November 19, 2011.
| Regular | Senior | Student | Associate | Total |
|
29 |
31 |
2 |
4 |
66 |
VP Newsletter
Elsie Smith:November 19, Saturday midnight, December Newsletter submission deadline
December 17, Saturday midnight, January Newsletter submission deadline
Sid brought up the advantages of having an opt-in system for print newsletters. Jan noted that printing costs will not go down significantly because of the economies of scale. The cost savings would be in postage.
Those who wish to opt in to receiving only electronic versions of the Newsletter should inform either the Newsletter or Membership staff, Elsie or Jan. The Newsletter continues to be available at the PCC site as a downloadable PDF.
VP Special Projects
Bayle Emlein: Nothing special to report.
Webmaster
Diane George: No changes needed to the website right now. Diane is planning to update the software when she has time.
Calendar: See the website for the latest updates and changes in SIG meetings. The November Linux SIG is cancelled, the December meeting will probably change dates from 12/31.
Programs
December: Elections; Short presentations - So far: Ultrabooks by Diane George, Linux Mint 12 by Jan Fagerholm, with an eye to comparing with Windows 8; Android apps by Chuck Horner.
January: Show off the tech toys you got for the holidays. Bring them in and get some help if you need it.
Fund Raiser:
December: Plantronics Bluetooth In-car Speakerphone
New Business:
None.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm, 28924 Ruus Road, Hayward.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bayle Emlein, Secretary
