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.
Monday, March 31, 2008
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
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