FHTV computer club minutes Jan. 21,2011

Pres Frank called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. There were fourteen members present. Treas Ann reported receiving $118.00 dues from the photo club and $3.65 income from the use of our printer. She said our manager will be getting printer ink for us at their price.
Only if you have your own router is your password protected.
Ann made a motion we change the name of our club to Technology club. After discussion, Jean La Voie amended the motion to Computer Technology Club. Motion passed.
U tube is what you use if you need to have help on the computer.
Android is an operating system.
Frank presented a program on Skype by contacting a friend who was in his truck on the road in Texas. We were able to see and hear him. Skype is a free system. You need a camera and speaker on your computer. If you have an older computer, you can purchase a webcam.
Skype and MSN messenger are tied to Facebook.
Frank also showed his I phone. He will have more information on that another time.
Next weeks program will be on Facebook.
Ardell Easterday, Sec.

FHTVComputer Club 1/14/11

President Frank called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Treasurer Ann Iverson gave her report as follows: $1707.07 in the bank and dues collected $20.00 on hand. She wrote a check for $50.00 for a speaker for the camera club (camera club is part of computer club.)
There were 15 members present.
We were advised to upgrade both adobe and flash to help avoid viruses and also disable java script.
Ann told us about making phone calls using magic jack. It plugs into the computer and costs $20/year. It works best with a small telephone such as a Princess.
Ione Kontecki stopped in and reminded us we are all members of the photo club and announced there woukd be a speaker on Thursday.
The program for the next meeting will be on using Skype.
Ardell Easterday, Sec.

FHTV computer club Jan.7,2011

President Frank Beaven introduced himself and treasurer Ann Iverson and sec. Ardell Easterday. He asked any new members present to introduce themselves and to state what they would like to learn while attending the meetings. There were 12 members present.
The treasury balance is approximately $1700.00. Dues are $5.00/ year. Members wishing to use the club computer may get the password from either Ann or Ardell. PLEASE do not give out the password to ANYONE. The $1 Friday night movies are sponsored by the computer club and anyone may turn in a suggestion. Clare Rogers with Bob's help? is in charge of the movies.
In a discussion of our funds, Ann Iverson said the old computer (the one open to the public) might need replacing in the near future for aprox. $300.
Ardell made a motion that we do not put on a meatloaf dinner this year because our financial picture looks to be solvent. After discussion, Ardell agreed to table the discussion for 2 weeks.
Bob Rogers made the suggestion we change the name of the club to Technology Club since there are so many new products on the market.
Ann Iverson will ne in charge of next weeks program.
Frank brought his internet radio but wasn't able to show what he wanted. Pandora radio.com is what he uses. Costs run from $100 to $300. He told us we can get back programing on TV statins by going to hulu.com.