October 22, 2011, at 2 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 2:12 pm by President Chuck Horner.
Members present: Bayle Emlein, David Graham, Sally Holt, Chuck Horner, Sid Jordan, Tom Smith. Absent: Jan Fagerholm, Diane George, Elsie Smith.
The minutes of the September meeting were approved.
Old Business:
Jan is still working on the new membership form.
Jan is exploring purchase of an HDMI to VGA cable with David's help. David has explored several options. So far none have worked out. He thinks that we are limited to VGA with our current projector.
Chuck is working on a sign-in sheet for the main meeting. Sally suggested having people "sign in" it using, a laptop for legibility.
Mack Hossack had a projector to donate. Chuck has picked it up and recycled it.
President's Report - Chuck Horner:
Chuck regrets his absence last month.
Executive Vice President – Sally Holt:
Nothing special to report.
Treasurer - Tom Smith:
As of October 22, 2011:
Year to date net loss is $957.50.
Checking Account: $4,462.97
Total: $4,462.97
Secretary - Bayle Emlein:
Nothing special to report.
VP Clubhouse - Sid Jordan:
Sid reports that the Clubhouse has a meeting scheduled with the Sheriff's Department about a potential space. Tom pointed out that insurance will be necessary at a county facility. Chuck will follow up with other agencies if this space arrangement does not work out.
The Operating System Contract with Microsoft has been renewed.
VP Marketing – Position open:
VP Membership - Jan Fagerholm:
Member count as of October 22, 2011.
| Type | Number |
| Regular | 27 |
| Senior | 33 |
| Associate | 8 |
| Totals | 68 |
VP Newsletter - Elsie Smith:
October 22, Saturday midnight, November Newsletter submission deadline
November 19, Saturday midnight, December Newsletter submission deadline
December 17, Saturday midnight, January Newsletter submission deadline
VP Special Projects - Bayle Emlein:
Nothing special to report.
Webmaster - Diane George:
No changes needed to the website right now. Diane can leave the current information up for now.
Calendar: See the website for the latest updates and changes in SIG meetings.
Programs - David Graham:
David compiled the results of the interest survey he distributed at the last main meeting. He identified Software, followed by Hardware and Operating Systems as the topics of greatest interest.
David proposed that every few months, perhaps quarterly, each SIG director make a short presentation about the topics they discuss at their meetings. He will also develop a sign-up sheet for members to give a short demonstration of their "Aha" moments.
Programs:
November: Genealogy, Member Diane George
December: Win8? (Bud Gallagher); Alice (David Graham) 3D photo
Fund Raiser: 32 GB USB jump drive.
New Business:
Board of Directors election will take place at the Main Meeting in December. Nominations will be opened at the November Main Meeting. Chuck will ask Jan to create a document describing the election process. The document can be distributed at the meeting and posted in the Newsletter and on the Website.
It was moved and seconded that PCC renew membership in APCUG. Diane will be asked to use her credit card to complete the Paypal transaction and will be reimbursed.
Chuck will email the address for the APCUG survey again. All EC members should complete it to make their opinions about the APCUG organization known to that group and to indicate preferences for changes.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm, 28924 Ruus Road, Hayward.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:54 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bayle Emlein, Secretary
