September 17, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 2:17 pm by Executive Vice-President Sally Holt.
Members present: Bayle Emlein, Jan Fagerholm, Diane George, David Graham, Sally Holt, Sid Jordan, Tom Smith. Absent: Chuck Horner, Elsie Smith.
The minutes of the July meeting were approved.
Old Business:
- Jan is still working on the new membership form. It is in progress after a system crash.
- Chuck is working on a sign-in sheet for the main meeting. David would like to include a survey of peoples' interests and desires for program topics.
- Chuck is working on the brochure.
- Jan and Diane are investigating LiveMeeting as a possible resource for Main Meetings. Diane suggested investigating Google+ and other similar resources that are being developed.
- Mack Hossack has a projector to donate. Jan will follow up.
President's Report-Chuck Horner:
We need to add David Graham and Sally Holt to the Web site and Newsletter information as VP Programs and Executive Vice President, respectively. The Vice President of Marketing should be listed as "Open".
Executive Vice President-Sally Holt:
No report.
Treasurer-Tom Smith:
As of September 17, 2011:
Tom brought a signature page affidavit to cash out the CD account and put the proceeds in checking.
- Year to date net loss is $1,652.22.
- Checking Account $ 391.25
- CD $3,377.00
- Total $3,768.25
Secretary-Bayle Emlein:
Nothing special to report.
VP Clubhouse-Sid Jordan:
The Clubhouse was asked to leave Hayward Adult School. They cleaned out and cleaned up. They recycled to the tune of $800.00 to add to the PCC treasury.
All 10 of the Clubhouse Crew meet weekly. Sid's wife volunteered their two-car garage. He will discuss the offer with the Crew. They will need to develop a delivery strategy for picking up completed computers. The space has electricity and DSL line, access to a restroom. Jan has an 8-port switch to donate to the project.
Tom asked the group to consider insurance. He brought up the PO Box, which is almost unused except for the phone bill and a few renewals and computer requests. GoogleVoice was suggested as an alternate for Clubhouse phone contact.
Web site and Newsletter information need to be updated.
The MARS contract is up for renewal. Bayle will sign and submit.
The new CoA process requires both the old Windows sticker as well as the new sticker. It was moved and seconded that we renew the Agreement and that the CoA process be revived.
Sid noted that the Clubhouse doesn't have any monitors in storage.
The Clubhouse is looking for a permanent facility for refurbishing and helping members repair their computers. Diane suggested contacting local newspapers to publish the Clubhouse story and solicit a space. Sid will work with the Clubhouse Crew in contacting the press.
VP Marketing–Position open:
VP Membership - Jan Fagerholm:
Member count as of September 17, 2011.
| Type | Number | Percent |
| Regular |
32 |
47.06 |
| Senior |
30 |
44.15 |
| Associate |
6 |
8.82 |
|
Total |
68 |
100.00 |
VP Newsletter - Elsie Smith:
Submission deadlines:
- September 24, Saturday midnight, October Newsletter
- October 22, Saturday midnight, November Newsletter
VP Programs - David Graham:
October: Andy Marken, November: Genealogy
VP Special Projects - Bayle Emlein:
No report.
Webmaster - Diane George:
Diane has added presentations to the Web site. David could have access to the Mobile SIG site; he will talk with Dan Dolgin about the process.
Calendar:
See the Web site for the latest updates and changes in SIG meetings.
Fund Raiser:
Seagate 1Tb External Hard Drive.
New Business:
Nothing coming up.
Jan proposed buying an HDMI to VGA cable, at a cost of about $30. David will get a quote. He is also willing to donate a cable for a Mac. It was moved and seconded to allow Jan a budget of $50 to shop for a cable.
David described possible activities and presentations for future meetings.
Date and Time of Next Meeting:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., 28924 Ruus Road, Hayward. Note that this will be the 4th Saturday to avoid conflict with other PCC activities.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bayle Emlein, Secretary
