Thursday, September 6, 2007

I hope you have all been keeping up with the FHTV news by reading the blog BJ has set up. In case you haven't, it is FHTVsummerblog.blogspot.com. She has requested that I contact you about the Cancer walk and the info is in that blog so I won't repeat it. No special news to report other than our "new" room is still in the process of being completed. Keep Michael Aronoff in your prayers as his health is rapidly diminishing. If anyone has any feedback or has something they want published please send me an E mail at aeaster1@juno.com.

Monday, July 16, 2007

July greetings

To all FHTV computer club members. Hope everyone is having a great summer. We're having a HOT one in North Idaho. My husband is well on the way to recovery from open heart surgery in June so we're looking forward to some fun times starting next month. Hope you are thinking up some ideas for programs for next year! You'll see many changes in the clubhouse on your return next fall--especially involving computer club area. Two new desks are being purchased and one or two computers will be bought after our first meeting in November. Any input is welcome. Ardell

Sunday, March 25, 2007

March 23rd minutes

FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 23,2007
Twenty one members attended the final meeting of this spring.

Ann Iverson, in coming treasurer, reported we have a balance on hand of $2,123.73. This is the final report from Jean LaVoie, treasurer .

Under old business, Jeff Neeper moved and Glenda Sutherland seconded that Ann Iverson be given the authority to discard the old computer if and when it dies.

Members were given the assignment to bring back to the group a list of internet sites they have found useful over the summer.

The final program of the year was presented by Janee Aronoff using
Our Photo shop 5 software. Among other things, she made a collage using photos she had taken and downloaded of the Grand Canyon.

Margaret Gunther requested guidelines on purchasing a digital camera. A 5 mega pixel with 12x optical zoom was suggested with a view finder and one that the lens is not easily covered with ones hand.
In other words, a point and shoot.

Making a web page was touched on briefly. Front Page is suggested software . This could possibly be a program for next year.
Ardell Easterday, Recorder

Monday, March 19, 2007

March 16, 2007 Computer Club Minutes

FAR HORIZON
COMPUTER CLUB MINUTES
March 16,2007
The meeting was called to order by acting president
Ardell Easterday with 25+ members present.
Treasurer Jean La Voie reported a balance of $2,142.82.

Under old business, The activity office will hand out to our members, paper that we supply, for the printer when the printer is empty. We will still put .10 cents in the box per copy.
A question was asked regarding WiFi reception and responses from good to bad. One suggestion was to go to NomadISP.com and sign in.
Ann inquired if she had permission to discard our old computer when it dies. No one dissented . She was reminded that the hard drives should be removed and she will do that.

Bob Rogers asked if someone would like to study up on Power Point to benefit the Entertainers Club as well as our group. Margaret Inness volunteered.

It was decided that we will install Vista on our club laptop immediately after our regular and last meeting of the year which will be March 23rd and those interested are welcome to stay and learn.
A reminder that one reaches our blog at---FHTV.blogspot.com

Janee Aronoff presented part 1 of her program “Introduction to Digital Photo Mgmt”. She stressed powering up the digital camera before transferring pictures to the computer and to not format the camera card through the computer. Our software is Photo Shop 5.Best to use JPEG for photos.
Ardell Easterday, Recorder

Friday, March 16, 2007

Grand Canyon Picture


Here is Janee's Grand Canyon Picture!

Saturday, March 10, 2007

March 9th minutes

FAR HORIZON
COMPUTER CLUB MINUTES
March 9, 2007
The meeting was called to order by acting president Ardell Easterday
In the Fiesta Room with 20 members present.

Treasurer Jean LaVoie reported we have a balance of $2,079.82.

Ann Iverson gave the report from the nominating committee. Next years officers were nominated as follows: Pres. Ardell Easterday, Vice Pres. Gary Puro, Co Sec. Dolores Dewey and Ruth Van Matre, Co Treas. Ann Iverson and Jeff Neeper. As there were no nominations from the floor,
all of the above were voted in unanimously .

There was some discussion on the rapid disappearance of paper from the printer .. The topic was postponed until the next meeting.

A very informative program was presented by Michael and Janee Aronoff on using E Bay and Pay Pal. Our ability to project on the large screen adds a great deal to our programs as they were able to show while telling how to navigate the various sites.One must register first thing and list a credit card number or one could use a debit card with a small balance available, a credit card that is just for that purpose, or a passbook acct.
Most feel E Bay is a safer site than most online companies. Pay Pall is a bank that pays a higher interest rate than most banks. Michael suggested that Sunday is the best day to end an auction as most people have the time to add to their bids. A site to remember is---pages.E Bay.com/education/ index.HTM

Next weeks program by Janee Aronoff will be “Introduction to digital photo management”. Members are encouraged to bring their laptops.
This will be the next to last meeting of this spring.

Ardell Easterday, Secretary

Sunday, March 4, 2007

Miunutes March 2nd

FAR HORIZONS
COMPUTER CLUB MEETING
March 2, 2007

Twenty seven members were in attendance in the Fiesta Room.

Treasurer Jean La Voie announced a balance of $2,049.79 which included dues from three new members.

Ardell reminded those here with laptops that they should unplug them from power if they are not being used for 8 hours or more to preserve the life of the battery.

The nominating committee gave their report and nominations from the floor will be open at the next meeting.

The program on E Bay was postponed until next week so Bob Rogers demonstrated the purpose and use of a flash drive on the club computer.
A 1 gig is usually recommended if you need large capacity. This is considered the F drive.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45.

Ardell Easterday, Recorder