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
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