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