FAR HORIZONS COMPUTER CLUB
December 5, 2008
Acting President Frank Beaven opened the meeting and welcomed new members. No formal meeting was held on November 28 and no Minutes were kept. Dues collected, to date, from 14 members, $70.00. Treasurer Anne Iverson has returned from her vacation and gave the summers financial statement. Balance on September 29, 2008, $1855.66. Expenses for ink, paper and the purchase of a Blue Ray Player were $476.40. New Balance, as of October 30, 2008, $1379.26 This Balance does not include, this seasons, dues and movie income. Computer Club dues includes membership in the Photo Club.
New Business
A Committee was formed to choose films for the Club’s Friday night Movies.
Janee Aronoff, Anne Iverson, Chris Puro and Claire Rogers offered to serve.
Bob Rogers initiated a discussion of programs for our future meetings. Many suggestions were made and the following schedule was set up:
December 12 - Email
19 - Social Networking
January 9 - Turbo Tax
16 - Basic Photo
23 - Excel
30 - Antennas for wifi
It was agreed that we would put on our annual dinner, scheduled for February 1, 2009. Frank Beaven reminded the members that this requires many volunteers. Curt Pedersen volunteered to put on a short entertaining film during the dinner, “Idiosyncrasies of the English Language for Non-native Speakers”.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
FAR HORIZONS COMPUTER CLUB
November 21, 2008
Acting President Frank Beaven opened the meeting. He asked if there were any new arrivals. Wanda Gear raised her hand. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the last meeting. Minutes were accepted as read.
There was no new business.
Discussion of Movies to be shown on Friday evening. Claire Rogers offered to serve on a committee to choose which films to show.
Program - Frank Beaven did a presentation on Power Point. It included the WikiHow site which offers a tutorial for new users. There is a charge for the download. He then went to the Power Point embedded in his computer. Using the instructions there he started to build a series of slides, captions, etc. The program lasted over 30 minutes with active participation of all the members.
When the meeting was adjourned most said they had a much better understanding of how to use the program.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
November 21, 2008
Acting President Frank Beaven opened the meeting. He asked if there were any new arrivals. Wanda Gear raised her hand. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the last meeting. Minutes were accepted as read.
There was no new business.
Discussion of Movies to be shown on Friday evening. Claire Rogers offered to serve on a committee to choose which films to show.
Program - Frank Beaven did a presentation on Power Point. It included the WikiHow site which offers a tutorial for new users. There is a charge for the download. He then went to the Power Point embedded in his computer. Using the instructions there he started to build a series of slides, captions, etc. The program lasted over 30 minutes with active participation of all the members.
When the meeting was adjourned most said they had a much better understanding of how to use the program.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Saturday, November 15, 2008
November 13, 2008
FAR HORIZONS COMPUTER CLUB
November 14, 2008
Acting President Frank Beaven opened the meeting. Last March Frank was elected Vice President and Program Chairman. Due to the resignation of President Glenn Butler Frank has assumed that role. He asked for volunteers to aid him. Last seasons Acting President Gary Puro offered to help with Programs.
The Club and the Public computers and their 3way printers located in the info.com room are all in working condition. Charge for printing is still 10 cents/page.
Members who need help - Julian wants to personalize his Home Page and Coralee needed to find the Product Key for her new computer and asked about transferring her folders and files from her old computer to the new one. Members offered help and information.
Frank Beaven suggested we plan programs on wifi and using routers and photo programs. Some mentioned were Pixia, Flicker and Picassa.. Other programs were security, pod casting, and Power Point.
Meeting ended informally.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
November 14, 2008
Acting President Frank Beaven opened the meeting. Last March Frank was elected Vice President and Program Chairman. Due to the resignation of President Glenn Butler Frank has assumed that role. He asked for volunteers to aid him. Last seasons Acting President Gary Puro offered to help with Programs.
The Club and the Public computers and their 3way printers located in the info.com room are all in working condition. Charge for printing is still 10 cents/page.
Members who need help - Julian wants to personalize his Home Page and Coralee needed to find the Product Key for her new computer and asked about transferring her folders and files from her old computer to the new one. Members offered help and information.
Frank Beaven suggested we plan programs on wifi and using routers and photo programs. Some mentioned were Pixia, Flicker and Picassa.. Other programs were security, pod casting, and Power Point.
Meeting ended informally.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Friday, November 7, 2008
November 7, 2008
FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
November 7, 2008
Last year’s Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Glenn Butler, who was elected President March 28, 2008, has since left FHTV. In a telephone conversation with Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey, he stated his intention to resign. Vice President Frank Beaven has not yet arrived in the Park. Gary will chair the meetings until Frank arrives.
Ione Condit announced the Photo Club will start in January. Itinerary will be much like last season, meetings here in the Park, going afield on photo shoots and inviting guest speakers to some of the meetings.
Gary reminded us that members of the computer club are also members of the Photo Club and vice versa.
Discussions followed:
Methods of accessing wifi.
Changing computer settings, etc.
Meeting ended informally.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
November 7, 2008
Last year’s Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Glenn Butler, who was elected President March 28, 2008, has since left FHTV. In a telephone conversation with Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey, he stated his intention to resign. Vice President Frank Beaven has not yet arrived in the Park. Gary will chair the meetings until Frank arrives.
Ione Condit announced the Photo Club will start in January. Itinerary will be much like last season, meetings here in the Park, going afield on photo shoots and inviting guest speakers to some of the meetings.
Gary reminded us that members of the computer club are also members of the Photo Club and vice versa.
Discussions followed:
Methods of accessing wifi.
Changing computer settings, etc.
Meeting ended informally.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
March 28, 2008
FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING March 28, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the March 21 meeting. Correction, Glenn Butler did not offer to put on a program for next year. Correction made. Treasurer Ann Iverson reported movie income $30.00.
New business - Manager Joanne Sanford said Park Owner Chuck Hays has agreed to pay ½ the cost of a new electric, remote controlled movie screen. Discussion about size and quality followed. It was moved and seconded that the club purchase the screen now. The Ayes prevailed.
Ione Condit reported on the Photo Club and new officers for the 2008/2009 season. Ione will be Chairperson of Programs and Communication, Janee Aranoff, Chair- person of Membership and photo panels(in the info.com room). The photo club spent, this year, a total of $200.00 for speakers and incidental costs of photo shoots. Bob Rogers moved to support, financially, that branch of the Computer Club known as the Foto Fun Club at the same level next year. The Ayes prevailed.
Gary Puro asked for a member to give a "Tip of the day" - Frank Beaven said, when you travel south for the winter bring the discs for the programs you have installed on your computer.
Frank Beaven gave a most interesting demonstration of how to use a voice recognition program. He used "Dragon Naturally Speaking" a program he uses to write letters to friends and family. He demonstrated many features you can use. The program will, on voice request, read back to you, what you have written. You do need to train with it so it understands your speech patterns and inflections, just as you do with your navigation system.
Acting President Gary Puro announced it was time to vote for next years Officers.
He read the names of the candidates. For President, Glenn Butler, for Vice President and Program Chairman, Frank Beaven, for Treasurer, Ann Iverson, for Secretary, Margaret Inness. Since there was only one person running for each office Acting President Puro asked for a motion to elect them by acclimation. The move was made and seconded and the vote "For" was unanimous. Then, Gary Puro handed the gavel to the new President of the Far Horizons Computer Club, President Glenn Butler.
Meeting adjourned. Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING March 28, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the March 21 meeting. Correction, Glenn Butler did not offer to put on a program for next year. Correction made. Treasurer Ann Iverson reported movie income $30.00.
New business - Manager Joanne Sanford said Park Owner Chuck Hays has agreed to pay ½ the cost of a new electric, remote controlled movie screen. Discussion about size and quality followed. It was moved and seconded that the club purchase the screen now. The Ayes prevailed.
Ione Condit reported on the Photo Club and new officers for the 2008/2009 season. Ione will be Chairperson of Programs and Communication, Janee Aranoff, Chair- person of Membership and photo panels(in the info.com room). The photo club spent, this year, a total of $200.00 for speakers and incidental costs of photo shoots. Bob Rogers moved to support, financially, that branch of the Computer Club known as the Foto Fun Club at the same level next year. The Ayes prevailed.
Gary Puro asked for a member to give a "Tip of the day" - Frank Beaven said, when you travel south for the winter bring the discs for the programs you have installed on your computer.
Frank Beaven gave a most interesting demonstration of how to use a voice recognition program. He used "Dragon Naturally Speaking" a program he uses to write letters to friends and family. He demonstrated many features you can use. The program will, on voice request, read back to you, what you have written. You do need to train with it so it understands your speech patterns and inflections, just as you do with your navigation system.
Acting President Gary Puro announced it was time to vote for next years Officers.
He read the names of the candidates. For President, Glenn Butler, for Vice President and Program Chairman, Frank Beaven, for Treasurer, Ann Iverson, for Secretary, Margaret Inness. Since there was only one person running for each office Acting President Puro asked for a motion to elect them by acclimation. The move was made and seconded and the vote "For" was unanimous. Then, Gary Puro handed the gavel to the new President of the Far Horizons Computer Club, President Glenn Butler.
Meeting adjourned. Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Monday, March 31, 2008
Foto Fun Assessment of Year's Activities
This year the Foto Fun sub-club of the Computer Club sponsored the following activities:
5 Programs 6 Photo Shoots 2 Organizational Meetings
We had 36 members, adding 16 new members to the Computer Club.
The following ideas were solutions to concerns shared and discussed at the meeting:
Next year we will submit thumb drives to Glenn Butler two days prior to a meeting. He will then download all images to one file to be shared at the meeting. This will allow us to view more images in a shorter amount of time. Matted photos can still be submitted at the start of the meeting.
In order to have time for sharing of photos at each meeting, we will begin meetings at 3:30. This should allow us time for announcements, a program and the viewing of club members’ images.
This year we gave an honorarium to three speakers and also a check to La Reinda Ranch. The computer club has agreed to fund us at the same level next season.
We will continue with a mixture of programs and photo shoots. We will, again invite a judge to critique our best photos. A complete list of program ideas and photo shoots were presented, discussed and rated. The following suggestions received the highest ratings and will be the core from which next year's activities will be based.
Top Rated Programs:
Working a Subject, Lighting,
Composition, Slide Show Software,
Members Sharing, Image Judging,
Portraits, Photo Journalism
Top Rated Photo Shoots:
Ranch Visit, Tubac Presidio/ Tumacacori,
Train Station/Congress Hotel, Tour Professional Lab,
Agua Caliente Park, Tucson Butterfly Exhibit,
Night Shot- Mt. Lemmon Rd., Farmers Market (Sat. only)
Comments or concerns are welcomed.
5 Programs 6 Photo Shoots 2 Organizational Meetings
We had 36 members, adding 16 new members to the Computer Club.
The following ideas were solutions to concerns shared and discussed at the meeting:
Next year we will submit thumb drives to Glenn Butler two days prior to a meeting. He will then download all images to one file to be shared at the meeting. This will allow us to view more images in a shorter amount of time. Matted photos can still be submitted at the start of the meeting.
In order to have time for sharing of photos at each meeting, we will begin meetings at 3:30. This should allow us time for announcements, a program and the viewing of club members’ images.
This year we gave an honorarium to three speakers and also a check to La Reinda Ranch. The computer club has agreed to fund us at the same level next season.
We will continue with a mixture of programs and photo shoots. We will, again invite a judge to critique our best photos. A complete list of program ideas and photo shoots were presented, discussed and rated. The following suggestions received the highest ratings and will be the core from which next year's activities will be based.
Top Rated Programs:
Working a Subject, Lighting,
Composition, Slide Show Software,
Members Sharing, Image Judging,
Portraits, Photo Journalism
Top Rated Photo Shoots:
Ranch Visit, Tubac Presidio/ Tumacacori,
Train Station/Congress Hotel, Tour Professional Lab,
Agua Caliente Park, Tucson Butterfly Exhibit,
Night Shot- Mt. Lemmon Rd., Farmers Market (Sat. only)
Comments or concerns are welcomed.
Friday, March 28, 2008
March 28, 2008
FAR HORIZONS COMPUTER CLUB 2008 - 2009
Slate of Officers
Glenn Butler - President
Frank Beaven - Vice President and Program Chairman
Ann Iverson - Treasurer
Margaret Inness - Secretary
MEETINGS
Place - Fiesta Room
Day - Friday
Time - 8:45 AM - 10: AM
ANNUAL DINNER
Place - Fiesta Room
Day - Sunday
Date - February 1, 2009
Time - 5:00 PM
Reservations have been made with the Activities Office for Meetings and Dinner.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Slate of Officers
Glenn Butler - President
Frank Beaven - Vice President and Program Chairman
Ann Iverson - Treasurer
Margaret Inness - Secretary
MEETINGS
Place - Fiesta Room
Day - Friday
Time - 8:45 AM - 10: AM
ANNUAL DINNER
Place - Fiesta Room
Day - Sunday
Date - February 1, 2009
Time - 5:00 PM
Reservations have been made with the Activities Office for Meetings and Dinner.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Saturday, March 22, 2008
March 21, 2008
FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 21, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the March 14 meeting. Two corrections were noted, Gary Puro is "Acting President" and the names of the Nominating Committee were omitted. Corrections were made. Treasurer Ann Iverson reported income from dues $5.00, movie $13.00. New balance $1807.55. Margaret Inness moved to accept the report as read. The Ayes prevailed.
Old Business - Ann Iverson contacted Costco, where our HD DVD player was purchased, about their rebate program for the unit due to the rapid acceptance of Blu-ray by the movie and video industries. Costco offered to refund the money or apply it to the purchase of the more expensive Blu-ray for an additional $179.00. Ann asked the members to offer their suggestions. It was moved and seconded to take the refund and purchase the Blu-ray in the Fall. The Ayes prevailed. The possibility of cost sharing with the Park and other Clubs was mentioned. The digital projector was bought that way. Ann said she was still talking with Park Manager, Joanne Sanford, about replacing the movie screen.
Bob Rogers said the dimming of the projector bulb was cured by cleaning the lens.
New Business - Ardell Easterday, a member of the Nominating Committee, reported that the Committee’s choices for President and for Vice-President both declined to run. A member made a floor nomination of Bob Rogers, for President. He declined to run. John Mahon said he would consider serving in either office. Glenn Butler said he would run for President but, only if he had a full slate of Officers to assist him. Frank Beaven also offered to run. Ann Iverson agreed to run for Treasurer. Margaret Inness will run for Secretary. Bob Rogers said we should also look to the Photo Club for nominees, they are members of the Computer Club
Programs for next year? Frank Beaven- Voice recognition.
Tip of the Day - Magazine, also online, "Smart Computing in Plain English"
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 21, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary Dolores Dewey read the Minutes of the March 14 meeting. Two corrections were noted, Gary Puro is "Acting President" and the names of the Nominating Committee were omitted. Corrections were made. Treasurer Ann Iverson reported income from dues $5.00, movie $13.00. New balance $1807.55. Margaret Inness moved to accept the report as read. The Ayes prevailed.
Old Business - Ann Iverson contacted Costco, where our HD DVD player was purchased, about their rebate program for the unit due to the rapid acceptance of Blu-ray by the movie and video industries. Costco offered to refund the money or apply it to the purchase of the more expensive Blu-ray for an additional $179.00. Ann asked the members to offer their suggestions. It was moved and seconded to take the refund and purchase the Blu-ray in the Fall. The Ayes prevailed. The possibility of cost sharing with the Park and other Clubs was mentioned. The digital projector was bought that way. Ann said she was still talking with Park Manager, Joanne Sanford, about replacing the movie screen.
Bob Rogers said the dimming of the projector bulb was cured by cleaning the lens.
New Business - Ardell Easterday, a member of the Nominating Committee, reported that the Committee’s choices for President and for Vice-President both declined to run. A member made a floor nomination of Bob Rogers, for President. He declined to run. John Mahon said he would consider serving in either office. Glenn Butler said he would run for President but, only if he had a full slate of Officers to assist him. Frank Beaven also offered to run. Ann Iverson agreed to run for Treasurer. Margaret Inness will run for Secretary. Bob Rogers said we should also look to the Photo Club for nominees, they are members of the Computer Club
Programs for next year? Frank Beaven- Voice recognition.
Tip of the Day - Magazine, also online, "Smart Computing in Plain English"
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March 14, 2008
FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 14, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey, read the minutes of the February 22 meeting. Accepted as read. Treasurer, Ann Iverson reported expenses $100.00 to PhotoFun Club for guest speakers.
Ann Iverson asked for help collecting fees for printer use in the info.com room. Janee Aronoff composed a message to be installed on the two computers’ desktops stating the cost per sheet and where the money box is located.
Discussion about the conversion of the present dvd technology to Blu-ray. Will our projector be compatable with Blu-ray?
President Puro announced that he had reserved, for the Club, the same time period and place for next seasons meetings. His "Tip of the Day" was a reminder to carry photos, etc. on a thumb drive for mobility and sharing. Ardell Easterday asked about the date of the Power Point program. (None set) She also reported that Walgreen’s can refill HP cartridges.
Ione Condit reported on the Photo Club and thanked the Computer Club for it’s financial support. Janee Aronoff gave a brief on transporting photos from one folder to another on your computer.
President Puro reminded the members that election of officers would be held March 28 and the Nominating Committee, Gary Puro, Ardell Easterday and Bob Rogers would meet, today, immediately following adjournment.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 14, 2008
Acting President Gary Puro opened the meeting. Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey, read the minutes of the February 22 meeting. Accepted as read. Treasurer, Ann Iverson reported expenses $100.00 to PhotoFun Club for guest speakers.
Ann Iverson asked for help collecting fees for printer use in the info.com room. Janee Aronoff composed a message to be installed on the two computers’ desktops stating the cost per sheet and where the money box is located.
Discussion about the conversion of the present dvd technology to Blu-ray. Will our projector be compatable with Blu-ray?
President Puro announced that he had reserved, for the Club, the same time period and place for next seasons meetings. His "Tip of the Day" was a reminder to carry photos, etc. on a thumb drive for mobility and sharing. Ardell Easterday asked about the date of the Power Point program. (None set) She also reported that Walgreen’s can refill HP cartridges.
Ione Condit reported on the Photo Club and thanked the Computer Club for it’s financial support. Janee Aronoff gave a brief on transporting photos from one folder to another on your computer.
President Puro reminded the members that election of officers would be held March 28 and the Nominating Committee, Gary Puro, Ardell Easterday and Bob Rogers would meet, today, immediately following adjournment.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Thursday, February 28, 2008
February 22, 2008
Far Horizons Computer ClubFebruary 22, 2008 Gary Puro opened the meeting at 9:00 am in the Fiesta Room. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer reported a balance of $1,901. Tip of the day: Janee suggested a way of concealing messy cords by tucking them into a zippered cosmetic bag. No meeting 2-29-08 due to preparations for the "Evening in Paris" dinner. Discussion on cartridge maintenance suggested we look under trouble shooting, under maintenance. Only use water to clean. Jack Mitchell gave an informative program entitled "Word for Windows" with useful handouts. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 am. Submitted by Ruth Van Matre, Acting Secretary
Saturday, February 9, 2008
February 8, 2008
Far Horizons Computer Club
February 8, 2008
Gary Puro opened the meeting at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Acting Secretary read the Minutes. One correction - Al Mendenhall made the cards for the presentation to Ann Iverson and Dolores Dewey. Correction made. Treasurer reported income, dues $15.00, movie $22.00. New balance $1909.55. Accepted as read.
Frank Beaven offered to put on a program at a future meeting. Julian Babad has a CD he will share with members who come to his Unit.
Foto Fun - Will go to the Sonoran Desert Museum at the next meeting on 14 February. Sign-Up sheet, groups of 10 get a discount on the entry fee.
Vickie reported going to a site offering insurance to protect your identity from being stolen and picked up something that interfered with the performance of her computer. Frank Beaven suggested putting an alert on each of the 3 credit reporting agencies so only you can make changes on your account. Gary said the service is free if you are a subscriber. Several members reported theft of their ID. Advice - keep your anti virus and Firewall up to date
Program - Janee on use of Control Panel and all of the settings available on your Mouse and customizing your system to make it more user friendly for you.
No meeting next week, 15 February, because of Fashion Show set up.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
February 8, 2008
Gary Puro opened the meeting at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Acting Secretary read the Minutes. One correction - Al Mendenhall made the cards for the presentation to Ann Iverson and Dolores Dewey. Correction made. Treasurer reported income, dues $15.00, movie $22.00. New balance $1909.55. Accepted as read.
Frank Beaven offered to put on a program at a future meeting. Julian Babad has a CD he will share with members who come to his Unit.
Foto Fun - Will go to the Sonoran Desert Museum at the next meeting on 14 February. Sign-Up sheet, groups of 10 get a discount on the entry fee.
Vickie reported going to a site offering insurance to protect your identity from being stolen and picked up something that interfered with the performance of her computer. Frank Beaven suggested putting an alert on each of the 3 credit reporting agencies so only you can make changes on your account. Gary said the service is free if you are a subscriber. Several members reported theft of their ID. Advice - keep your anti virus and Firewall up to date
Program - Janee on use of Control Panel and all of the settings available on your Mouse and customizing your system to make it more user friendly for you.
No meeting next week, 15 February, because of Fashion Show set up.
Meeting adjourned.
Acting Secretary, Dolores Dewey
Sunday, February 3, 2008
February 1,2008
Far Horizons Computer Club
February 1, 2008
Gary Puro opened the meeting at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer will give a complete financial report next meeting. She did report a profit of $555 from the dinner after expenses of $477.30 were subtracted from the sale of 173 tickets.
New business: Help is needed to re-adjust the overhead projector by someone who is willing to get up on a ladder. Jack Mitchell volunteered.
Thanks was given to Ann and her helpers for their work on the dinner. Suggestion was made to schedule a Saturday night program for Ione and Elaine to present their programs since they were shortened at the dinner. We would all like to hear about their interesting experiences.
Ardell suggested we give $20 to Delores and Ann in appreciation for their volunteer work for our Friday night movies. Everyone was in favor.
Gary asked for volunteers to present programs at future meetings. Janee volunteered to present a program on control panel operations Feb 8th. Jack volunteered for Feb 15th. The programs will be listed in the Villager.
Suggestion was made to advertise our dinner as Meatloaf Dinner sponsored by the computer club so everyone will know it’s not only for members.
Ione reported a very successful Foto shoot and showing of pics taken at the ranch. Next shoot will be at the zoo.
Frank Beaven presented an interesting program on Podcasting.
Meeting adjourned.
Ruth VanMatre, secretary
February 1, 2008
Gary Puro opened the meeting at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer will give a complete financial report next meeting. She did report a profit of $555 from the dinner after expenses of $477.30 were subtracted from the sale of 173 tickets.
New business: Help is needed to re-adjust the overhead projector by someone who is willing to get up on a ladder. Jack Mitchell volunteered.
Thanks was given to Ann and her helpers for their work on the dinner. Suggestion was made to schedule a Saturday night program for Ione and Elaine to present their programs since they were shortened at the dinner. We would all like to hear about their interesting experiences.
Ardell suggested we give $20 to Delores and Ann in appreciation for their volunteer work for our Friday night movies. Everyone was in favor.
Gary asked for volunteers to present programs at future meetings. Janee volunteered to present a program on control panel operations Feb 8th. Jack volunteered for Feb 15th. The programs will be listed in the Villager.
Suggestion was made to advertise our dinner as Meatloaf Dinner sponsored by the computer club so everyone will know it’s not only for members.
Ione reported a very successful Foto shoot and showing of pics taken at the ranch. Next shoot will be at the zoo.
Frank Beaven presented an interesting program on Podcasting.
Meeting adjourned.
Ruth VanMatre, secretary
Saturday, January 26, 2008
January 25, 2008
Far Horizons Computer Club
January 25, 2008
Meeting was called to order by Gary Puro at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes for the January 25 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported income from movie $ 22.00, dues $5.00. Expenses, check to camera club $50.00. New balance $1400.39.
Reports - Ann has 30 to 40 dinner tickets unsold, out of 200. The second half of the meeting will be updates for the dinner this coming Sunday. The first half will be an on screen program, given by Ann, about navigating Vista and using the Clubs computer in the info.com room.
Foto Fun Club - Janee said the club went to the ranch for a photo shoot this week. Next Thursday’s topic will be Basic Photo Editing using Photoshop or Picasa, bring your computers. Also, your photos from last weeks outing to share with members.
Gary gave a brief on the survey he handed out at our first meeting of the season. 1)Meetings - Many like the present format. Some think that club business should be conducted by the Board of Directors and meetings could be about extending our knowledge of computing and using programs. 2)Choice of Q & A time varied, 5 to 15 minutes. Those needing special help should meet 1 on 1 with other members. 3)Program interests, 14 suggestions (safety, viruses, malware, etc.)
Future Programs - Frank will do Podcast. Donna will do Power Point.
Dinner - Ann has job and time sheets. People who have volunteered for specific duties in the kitchen. People to set tables, to mix and set salads, to cut and distribute cake, to get food for the handicapped, etc., etc..
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Dewey, Acting Secretary
January 25, 2008
Meeting was called to order by Gary Puro at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes for the January 25 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported income from movie $ 22.00, dues $5.00. Expenses, check to camera club $50.00. New balance $1400.39.
Reports - Ann has 30 to 40 dinner tickets unsold, out of 200. The second half of the meeting will be updates for the dinner this coming Sunday. The first half will be an on screen program, given by Ann, about navigating Vista and using the Clubs computer in the info.com room.
Foto Fun Club - Janee said the club went to the ranch for a photo shoot this week. Next Thursday’s topic will be Basic Photo Editing using Photoshop or Picasa, bring your computers. Also, your photos from last weeks outing to share with members.
Gary gave a brief on the survey he handed out at our first meeting of the season. 1)Meetings - Many like the present format. Some think that club business should be conducted by the Board of Directors and meetings could be about extending our knowledge of computing and using programs. 2)Choice of Q & A time varied, 5 to 15 minutes. Those needing special help should meet 1 on 1 with other members. 3)Program interests, 14 suggestions (safety, viruses, malware, etc.)
Future Programs - Frank will do Podcast. Donna will do Power Point.
Dinner - Ann has job and time sheets. People who have volunteered for specific duties in the kitchen. People to set tables, to mix and set salads, to cut and distribute cake, to get food for the handicapped, etc., etc..
Meeting adjourned.
Dolores Dewey, Acting Secretary
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
January 18, 2008
Far Horizons Computer Club
January 18, 2008
Meeting was called to order by Gary Puro at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes for the January 11 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $1351.61. Also included in her report was a gift of $50.00 to the Foto Fun club.
Reports: Dinner details - Ann reported ticket sales are slow. She plans to purchase gifts, computer oriented as well as others. She also asks for any gifts we have to recycle. Plans are to arrange them on a table and have people whose numbers are called, choose. Bring articles to the Fiesta room during set up.
Foto Fun Club: First photo shoot will be March 23 at 3:45PM. Most meetings will be on Thursdays with alternate meetings and photo shoots. Motion was made and seconded to allow Far Horizons East residents to become members of Computer and Foto Fun clubs.
Questions: (1) Someone asked for help to hook up to Cox - connect router - no one offered to help.
(2) Program Chairman asked for volunteers to do a program next week - no volunteers.
(3) Are there suggestions for future program topics. Questionaires were filled out.
Several helps were mentioned:
(1) Technical radio programs on National Public Radio give good free information.
(2) PC magazine is helpful.
(3) Cindy at Walgreens for photos
Tip of the day -
Right click and up comes Print! I haven’t tried this.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55AM
Ruth VanMatre, Secretary
January 18, 2008
Meeting was called to order by Gary Puro at 9AM in the Fiesta room. Minutes for the January 11 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $1351.61. Also included in her report was a gift of $50.00 to the Foto Fun club.
Reports: Dinner details - Ann reported ticket sales are slow. She plans to purchase gifts, computer oriented as well as others. She also asks for any gifts we have to recycle. Plans are to arrange them on a table and have people whose numbers are called, choose. Bring articles to the Fiesta room during set up.
Foto Fun Club: First photo shoot will be March 23 at 3:45PM. Most meetings will be on Thursdays with alternate meetings and photo shoots. Motion was made and seconded to allow Far Horizons East residents to become members of Computer and Foto Fun clubs.
Questions: (1) Someone asked for help to hook up to Cox - connect router - no one offered to help.
(2) Program Chairman asked for volunteers to do a program next week - no volunteers.
(3) Are there suggestions for future program topics. Questionaires were filled out.
Several helps were mentioned:
(1) Technical radio programs on National Public Radio give good free information.
(2) PC magazine is helpful.
(3) Cindy at Walgreens for photos
Tip of the day -
Right click and up comes Print! I haven’t tried this.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55AM
Ruth VanMatre, Secretary
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
January 11, 2008
Meeting was called to order by Gary Puro at 9 in the Fiesta room
Minutes of the January 4 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported a new balance of $1269.61 reflecting $18 from the movie and $5 from dues. Janee added that $55 dues were collected at the FotoFun club meeting.
Committee reports: Margaret Innes reported that the cost of the new cords and surge protectors came to a total of $232.37.
Questions and answers: Gary expressed a concern about the legality of our showing the movies. Ann assured him that the park had permission to show them.
A question concerning the need for computer protection was answered. Windows VISTA has a built-in program. For information about different virus and spy ware protection programs, go to komando.com.
A question concerning the loss of an address book after switching to AOL was answered “don’t pay until it’s fixed.”
Question about entertainment for the dinner was answered by Ione Condit who will present a slide show about Australia and New Zealand.
Jane Czasnowski told us of her experiences selling on E-Bay. It was very entertaining as well as informative.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 am
Ruth VanMatre, Secretary
Minutes of the January 4 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported a new balance of $1269.61 reflecting $18 from the movie and $5 from dues. Janee added that $55 dues were collected at the FotoFun club meeting.
Committee reports: Margaret Innes reported that the cost of the new cords and surge protectors came to a total of $232.37.
Questions and answers: Gary expressed a concern about the legality of our showing the movies. Ann assured him that the park had permission to show them.
A question concerning the need for computer protection was answered. Windows VISTA has a built-in program. For information about different virus and spy ware protection programs, go to komando.com.
A question concerning the loss of an address book after switching to AOL was answered “don’t pay until it’s fixed.”
Question about entertainment for the dinner was answered by Ione Condit who will present a slide show about Australia and New Zealand.
Jane Czasnowski told us of her experiences selling on E-Bay. It was very entertaining as well as informative.
Meeting was adjourned at 10 am
Ruth VanMatre, Secretary
Thursday, January 10, 2008
January 4, 2008
Far Horizons Computer Club January 4,2008 Acting President Gary Puro called the meeting to order at 9AM in the Fiesta room with 29 members present.Minutes for the December meeting were not available but may be found on the Computer Club Blog. Treasurer, Ann Iverson reported a balance of $1456.85. A new dvd was purchased for $200.24.This was necessary to show our movies. Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept her report. Under committee reports, Margaret Innes assured members the AC hookups and surge controls would be available for the January 11th meeting. Ann reported that all plans are completed for the dinner, January 27th . A sign-up work sheet was passed around for newly returned members. Janee Arnoff presented a program on “playing games on the computer”. Check Janee’s blog for a list of games available. Program next week will be on using e-bay. Meeting was adjourned . Ruth VanMatre, Secretary
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