DREAMLAND VILLA COMPUTER CLUB
General Meeting - October 2, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M.
The president stated that the matter of the residents of Velda Rose being allowed to attend our meetings had been discussed. They can come as our guests to our general meeting, but cannot become members.
John stated that there would be some more handout sheets regarding classes, sign up sheets and a Welcome to Dreamland Computer Club brochure. There had been a previous brochure, however Dee McBain will be updating one for handout. There is a group going to Sunland Village East next Monday and anyone wishing to go should sign the sheet.
Paul Phoenix from Tech Smith told us that some companies are not sending speakers any longer, but will send a presentation to be given by anyone in their respective club to use. He said the computer industry is not doing as well as it was and they have fewer people to send out as speakers.
Ramona Summers said she would take care of putting the minutes of the regular Board meetings on the website if the Secretary will furnish them to her. Members were asked to please fill out an e-mail address form if their address is new or has changed so a new roster can be printed. Dee McBain will be making the badges. Dues can be collected by November 1 for next year.
There is a survey sheet available for members to request what types of presentations they would like to hear. We are trying to get some things arranged for scanners, graphics and digital cameras before Christmas so the members can avail themselves of the information for their Christmas letters, etc.
Dick Posz told about the genealogy class which is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Doretta Anderson said she would be giving a class on Word 2000 and would order work books for all who participate at a cost of $13.00 per book. Anyone taking the class should have Word 2000 or 2001. She had already taught Word 97, but might possibly do another one if enough people request it.
John thanked John Shideler for his work. John mentioned that the Saturday workshops were doing well and there have been some good questions with problems which were solved. Paul Quinney was the winner of the $13.00 jackpot and then donated it back to the club.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The Treasurer reported that there was a balance of $1,790.67 and after receipt of dues, the balance was $1,865.67. There were expenses of $232.13 which left a balance on hand of $1,633.54. The Treasurers’s report was accepted and approved.
There was no old business.
Under new business it was stated that Mary Ann Glauner, President of Dreamland, asked if our Board would be judges for the Christmas decoration contest. The judging will be done between December 1 and 7th. Our new HP computer has XP on it. We had to purchase another tower for $100.00 so we now have 10 computers to learn on and 2 to teach on and we may fix another for 11 to learn on. Bud and Carol Rouch donated a tower to the club. Some would like to learn how to clean their printers at a work shop. The president receives a newsletter from Mindshare and will try and use some of the information for our members. Every six months we get a box of goodies from them to use as we wish. Maybe sell at 50% of retail or auction them off. Not sure how to handle this.
John then introduced Paul Phoenix of Tech Smith regarding SnagIt . He has some demo software for each of us, however you will have to pick it up later here in the club room. He demonstrated how to install it, and how to use four of its features. It has grabbing text, video capture, printer capture, image capture and web capture. However, the video capture would be more for teaching than personal use. If after using the demo SnagIt the program can be purchased for $28.50.
John thanked Paul for a very good program and the goodies. Paul said he would be glad to attend a Saturday workshop if requested to help with any questions.
Herb Manning is a lifetime member of the Club. There are 5.
The next meeting will be held at Farnsworth Hall.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted, Joan Lewis, Secretary