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