2003-2004
MINUTES

Golden Vista Computer Club Minutes
November 5, 2003

Meeting was called to order at 9:30AM by president, Paul Borne with 45
members present. Paul called for a motion approving the minutes of the last meeting as
published. Motion was made and seconded. All approved.
Treasurer reported income and expenditures and noted that the balance as of
this date was $939.27.
Thanks was given to Bob Burgi of the ad committee. He maintained the ads
throughout the summer and deposited the monies. We DO NEED more volunteers to
help with this activity. Golden Vista RV Resort has a web site and the board would like the Computer
Club to be in charge of manning and operating it. Do we have the manpower to
do this? Can we, as a club, make this commitment? Should we form a committee?
Ed Borner volunteered to start a committee to look into these questions?
On November 12 at 9:00AM in the Navajo Room, we will have a class on cut,
copy and paste, and how to update your computer. On November 19, after a short regular meeting we will have a guest
speaker…Jack Frost of BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE. After a brief question and answer period, the meeting was adjourned


Golden Vista Computer Club Minutes,
November 19, 2003

Meeting was called to order at 9:00AM by president, Paul Borne with 60
members present.
Paul called for a motion approving the minutes of the last meeting as
published. Motion was made and seconded. All approved.
Treasurer reported income and expenditures and noted that the balance as of
this date was $1309.27.
Secretary asked all to check roster and be sure that all e mail addresses are
current.
Ed Borner gave his report on the Golden Vista Web site. He met with park
manager and asked her what is expected if the Computer Club would be responsible
for the site. The main objective is service to the park. It would have to be
kept up to date and would like to see no additional fees being charged. We
would need a webmaster that was proficient with HTML, would have to know how to
put pictures on the web site, and would have the time for what the site might
need.
There was much discussion. Arnold Dickinson, Bob Burgi, Paul Schmeil, Ed
Borner and Bob Wagenvoort volunteered to form a committee to learn what might
have to be done.
President Paul Borne asked for a motion to purchase an additional computer.
Should not be any more than $450.00 at Fry's Electronics. Motion made,
seconded and carried.
Discussion was started on raising the dues to $15.00 per family. Members
expressed opinion that they didn't see any reason to raise the dues since all
new computers have been purchased. It was brought up to the membership that we
might be illegal on the software we have on our 13 computers in the computer
room. Do we need a "blanket" license for multiple computers?
Is there such a thing as a "school" license? Since no one knew the answers
at this time, the raise of dues was tabled. Don Zimmerman volunteered to find
the cost of legalizing our software.
There will NOT be a class on November 26, because of the holiday and the fact
that the president will be out of town. There is an Apple keyboard and computer available that was donated by someone
in the park. There will be fewer classes this year unless we get more teachers. The
teachers that have volunteered in the past years need more time for their other
pursuits.
The speaker today is Jack Frost from Broad Band. He is going to speak to us
about a separate independent computer link to the outside world. We have
made no commitment, just gathering information.
Elections will take place at the January 7, 2004 meeting. Don Zimmerman,
Milt Quam, and Dick Kinnan volunteered to be on the election committee to
present a slate of officers to the membership.
Motion made, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.

Golden Vista Computer Club Minutes,
December 3, 2003
Meeting was called to order at 9:00AM by president, Paul Borne with 41 members present. Paul called for a motion approving the minutes of the last meeting as published. Motion was made and seconded. All approved. Treasurer reported income and expenditures and noted that the balance as of this date was $507.52 Secretary asked all to check and be sure that e-mail addresses are current. Ed Borner gave his report on the Golden Vista Web site. Those on the committee met with Dell, Park manager and discussed the web site. Decision was made to take this year as a training session to learn exactly what a web site entails. HTML is a whole new process - it is like learning a whole new language. They are going to work on a demo site and use the sewing club for an example. Hopefully those learning this year can have classes next year to train and teach others that are interested. Don Zimmerman has been busy getting information on getting our computers legal. He has found OEM for $40.00 per machine. This would include the operating systems for WORKS, WORD, EXCEL, QUICKEN, and PRINTMASTER. To have everything legal it should run from $2100-$2500. Paul read e-mail from a member that offered to give $100.00 towards the process we need to "fix" the computers. Any other offers? Motion was made and seconded to make the dues for this coming year only to be $15.00 per household. Vote called for and the nays have it…failed. After more discussion, motion was made and seconded for the dues for the coming year only (2004) to be $10.00 for first person in household and $5.00 for each additional person in household. Motion carried. Paul purchased 2 computers from Fry's Electronics for $410.77 each. Wants to thank the individual (non-member) who went with him to purchase the second one since it was one to a customer. However, apologies have to be made to Larry at Landmark. He had been asked to build a computer for us and the price at Fry's was much less than Larry could build it at this time, so we had to cancel. XP64 will be out in the 1st quarter of 2004. There are many different things that it will and will not do. If you are thinking of changing or upgrading your computer…do it now and get XP before it is no longer available. The new computers will have NO "floppies". You will need an external drive or have all of your backup on CD's. The Computer Club now has it's own mailbox. All correspondence should be mailed to 3710 S. Goldfield Rd # 14. The Computer Club is going to subscribe to P C World. The cost will be $20.00 for 1 year. The copy will be available to the club on a first come basis. You are asked to keep it for a minimum time so the rest of the members that want to can have access to it. Suggestion was made to subscribe to Kim Komando. She has many excellent computer tips. A lot of people will be shopping at Amazon.com this year. Amazon has a customer service number that is not published. It is 1-800-201-7595. When we purchase the programs to upgrade and legalize the computers, we will be getting programs at cost. Hopefully, we will be able to extend this "at cost" to any members that might be interested at the time. Arnie Dickinson is finishing up the current teaching of Windows XP. He will have a new class starting on January 12, 2004. It will run for 4 weeks (8 sessions) from 10:0AM to noon on Monday & Thursdays. Registration will be at the next meeting. $16.00 for the class and $20.00 for the book. When ordering any programs from the Video Professor - be aware of their refund policy. A member bought QUICKEN tutorial and returned it in the allotted time. However, the amount billed was registered on their credit card the day it was shipped and if and when they find the return back to the warehouse, they will credit the refund. Could take 2 or 3 months!!!! New government recall site. www.recall.gov Myra had an individual come into the office and volunteer to have a demonstration on family tree. We will check on it and hopefully have a presentation in the coming months. Don Zimmerman and his nominating committee need applicants to run for offices in the upcoming year. We need people for president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer. Margaret Wallace has offered to run for Sec/Treas again. Please call Don at 2482 or the members of his committee, Milt at 2047 or Dick at 2452 if you are interested or you know someone to nominate. Elections will be January 7, 2004. There is a HP monitor and printer available in the computer room. For information call President Paul Borne at 2280. Classes??????? Jennifer Kieselhorst 2533 will teach Printmaster basic starting December 9, 2003 for 3 classes on Tuesdays. They will be at 9:00AM in the computer room. Fees will be $6.00. There is room for 3 more at this time. Keith Sjoholm will teach a WORD class in 2004. Date will be announced at a later date. Motion made and seconded to adjourn.


Golden Vista Computer Club Minutes,
January 7, 2004


Meeting was called to order at 9:00AM by president, Paul Borne with 77
members present.
Paul called for a motion approving the minutes of the last meeting as
published. Motion was made and seconded. All approved.
Treasurer reported income and expenditures and noted that the balance as of
this date was $564.18.
Part of the income for this period was $22.00 from turning in cartridges to a
company that refills them. When you empty an ink cartridge, please save it
and bring it to a meeting or contact Margaret at 2694. This is another way to
raise money for the club.
Paul announced that the by laws changes that were brought up at the December
17, 2003 meeting needed to be voted on. He stated that his main objective for
the by law changes was to get more people participating and get "new blood"
on the board.
Paul asked Margaret Wallace to read the by laws as written, and he would read
the proposed changes.

By Laws read:

Article V: Officers

The officers of the GVCC will be a President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. Officers are elected for a one-year term. This term begins one
day after the election held on the first meeting in January and concludes on
the day after the election of the following year. All officers are eligible for
re-election. Officers will be elected at an annual meeting of the GVCC
during the month of January, by majority vote of members. If an officer fails
to return to Golden Vista RV Resort by the following November, or otherwise is
unable to serve, a special election will be called to elect his/her successor.
Any officer may be removed from office by the votes of two thirds of the
members present at the meeting such removal is considered. No officer will be
compensated.


Paul wants it to read:

The officers of the GVCC will be a President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. Officers are elected for a two-year term. Officers will be
elected at the first business meeting of the GVCC during the month of January by
majority vote of members. Officers may be elected for two consecutive terms in
the same position. Officers shall hold only one position at a time. The terms
of President & Secretary will run concurrently, as will those of
Vice-President and Treasurer. The President and Secretary's terms will expire on
the odd year, the Vice-President's and Treasurer's on the even year. If an officer
fails to return to Golden Vista RV Resort by the following November, or otherwise
is unable to serve, a special election will be called to elect his/her successor.
Any officer may be removed from office by the votes of two thirds of the members
present at the meeting such removal is considered. No officer will be compensated.

Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. There was some
discussion and motion was approved by a majority vote.


By Laws Read:

Articles VI: Duties of Officers

President: The president will preside at all meetings of the GVCC and will
represent the club in all communications with the management of Golden Vista
RV Resort. The president will announce all business to be brought before
meetings, preserve order and decorum, and decide all issues of order. He/she
will
appoint all committees needed and be an ex-officio member of all such
committees.


Paul wants it to read:

President: The president will preside at all meetings of the GVCC and will
represent the club in all communications with the management of Golden Vista
RV Resort. The president will announce all business to be brought before
meetings, preserve order and decorum, and decide all issues of order.
The President will be the soul communicator to the membership when e-mail is
used. He/she will appoint all committees needed and be an ex-officio member
of all such committees. Upon departure of the Treasurer, or at the end of each
calendar year, the President will appoint an audit committee to conduct a
review of the financial account. The chairman of the committee will report the
findings of the review on the first meeting in February.


Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. There was some
discussion and motion DID NOT have the needed majority to carry.

By Laws Read:

Secretary: The secretary will record minutes of each meeting in written form
and read the minutes at the next meeting. Minutes will be approved unless
amended by a majority vote of members present at the meeting where read. The
Secretary will prepare and send all GVCC correspondence. The Secretary will
record the attendance of members at each meeting by using an attendance register
to be signed by each member present.

Paul wants it to read:

Secretary: The secretary will record minutes of each meeting in written form
and read the minutes at the next meeting. Minutes will be approved unless
amended by a majority vote of members present at the meeting where read. The
Secretary will prepare the minutes and forward a copy to the president. The
secretary will maintain the e-mail roster of all members and provide the
President with an updated copy after each business meeting. The Secretary will
record
the attendance of members at each meeting by using an attendance register to
be signed by each member present.


Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. There was some
discussion and motion was approved by a majority vote.


By Laws Read:

Treasurer: The Treasurer will keep the financial records of the GVCC, and
give regular reports to the President and a monthly report to the membership.
All cash receipts received by the Treasurer will be deposited to a GVCC
account established with the Golden Vista Activities office.
The Treasurer will be the GVCC interface with the Activities Office to
withdraw funds as required and approved by the GVCC.
All expenditures over $100 for NEW ITEMS will require the approval of the
general membership. All replacement of existing items as needed - need not have
general membership approval. Upon departure of the Treasurer, and at the end
of each calendar year, the President will appoint a committee to conduct a
review of the financial account. The chairman of the committee will report the
findings of the review at the first meeting in February.



Paul wants it to read:

Treasurer: The Treasurer will be in charge of all financial records of the
GVCC, and give regular reports to the President and a monthly report to the
membership. All cash receipts received by the Treasurer will be deposited to a
GVCC account established with the Golden Vista Activities office.
The Treasurer will be the GVCC interface with the Activities Office to
withdraw funds as required and approved by the GVCC.
All expenditures over $100 for NEW ITEMS will require the approval of the
general membership. Replacement of existing items need not have general
membership approval.

Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. There was some
discussion and motion was approved by a majority vote.


Article X: Amendment of by-laws

These By-laws may be amended by announcement and reading of the proposed
amendments at the GVCC meeting. (By laws as typed has 3 C's)

Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. Approved by a
majority vote.


Paul wants new article added:

Article XI: Board of Directors
The Board of Director will consist of the President, Vice President,
immediate past President and two members from the general membership. These two
will be appointed by the current President with a maximum of five total people on
the board.

After much discussion, this addition was changed to read

The Board of Directors will consist of all elected officers, immediate past
President and two members from the general membership. These two will be
appointed by the current President with a maximum of seven total members on the
board. The Board of Directors will serve in an advisory capacity to the
President.

Motion was made and seconded to accept by law change as read. Approved by a
majority vote.

Paul stated "Before we get into the new business part of the meeting, I want
to thank all of you for your support. You have been a great help to the club
and to me personally. You know there is more to it than just belonging to an
organization, you must be willing to participate by helping out in any way
that you can. You have been great and I cannot thank you enough. This is one
of the best clubs, if not the best club, in Golden Vista and I'm proud to say
that I have been a part of its progress. We have accomplished so much in the
past two years. I am disappointed, however, that those of you who have the
qualifications (what ever they may be) have not come forward and volunteered
your services to run for the elected positions. You know that everyone can give an
excuse as to why he or she cannot do this or that. When you volunteer to
help, it says, 'I care what happens to this club's future.' I have done my
part; now it is your turn to step forward and do your part. This club deserves
you!"
Don Zimmerman was asked to present his slate of officers for the 2004 year.
Don thanked his committee, Milt Quam and Dick Kinnan. He stated that they
called many club members and tried to put faces to names. He stated he has
candidates for all of the offices except President. No one volunteered or
presented any nominations from the floor. Paul Borne, out going president was asked to
explain what exactly the office actually entails. Martial Laliberte, former
President also gave his comments on the office. After much discussing, cajoling, begging
etc., Don presented the new slate of officers to the membership.
Arvella Taratuta for president, Maxine Anderson vice president, Darlene
Olson, secretary and Margaret Wallace treasurer.
Motion was made and seconded to accept these candidates as the new officers
for 2004. Motion carried.
Elaine Olson will remain the Education officer for the Computer club.
She asked that anyone wanting to teach or help teach to please notify her at
2695. She also had some files to give away if anyone was interested.
Arnie Dickinson will have a new class of Windows XP starting on January 12,
2004. It will run for 4 weeks (8 sessions) from 10:0AM to noon on Monday &
Thursdays. Registration will be after the meeting. $16.00 for the class and
$20.00 for the book. There are 4 vacancies.
Keith Sjoholm will have a WORD class on January 12, 14, 19, and 21 from
2-4PM. Cost will be $8.00. If there is enough interest, he will have a second
class on February 2, 4, 9, 11.
Elaine Olson will hold a Printmaster Advanced class on Tuesday January 13,
20, & 27th at 9:00AM. Registration will be after the meeting
Don Zimmerman will teach a QUICKEN class in February. It will be 3 sessions
of 2-2 1/2 hours.
Jennifer Kieselhorst will teach a Printmaster basic class.
You can sign up for classes after the meeting.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn.




GOLDEN VISTA COMPUTER CLUB MINUTES

February 18, 2004



Meeting was called to order at 9:00AM by vice-president, Maxine Anderson with 70 members present.
Maxine asked that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted as published. Treasurer reported income and expenditures since January 21, 2004 and noted that the balance as of this date was $2,799.09. She noted that we received $61.00 from turning in the empty cartridges that the club had provided.
Don Zimmerman was asked to give a report on the purchase of Windows XP programs that had been approved at the last meeting. The program is $73.00.
Don noted that his source had very few copies left so that he was ordering them on February 19. If anyone is interested, that should contact him immediately at donzimmenmann@aol.com.
There was a discussion on how to upgrade to XP. A member commented that XP may not be compatible to some of the programs that you presently have on your computer.
It had been suggested that a spare bulb should be purchased for the overhead projector. This projector is used extensively for presentations and teaching.
However, the bulb will cost $356.00. Paul Smiel made a motion and Ed Borner seconded to allow $400.00 for the purchase of this bulb. Motion carried.
Bob Wagenvoort asked that someone in the club use their credit card for the purchase since Bob is from Canada and it “messes up� the rate of exchange. Chuck Hillen volunteered to oblige.
Ed Borner from the audit committee thanked Joyce Blankenbaker for assisting him with the audit. They completed their audit and read their report outlining their suggestions for the Treasurer and handling of monies for the coming year.
Bob Wagenvoort reported that he had been having trouble getting hold of the DSL men but hopefully today the computer for the park Internet access will be hooked up.
There was no report on the web site or want ads.
Elaine Olson, Education coordinator, announced that the club has purchased 4 “Printmaster 12� programs from the Internet. They can be purchased for $15.00 each. This will be the program that will be taught by the club at future sessions.
There will be a beginners class for 12 students on February 27 from 10:00AM –Noon. Contact Elaine at 2695.
There will be an Advanced Printmaster Class from 8:00-10:00AM on February 24. There is room for 5 students.
Maxine announced that a HP printer with ink was donated to the club and is on the back table. Anyone that can use it, please help yourself and maybe make a small donation to the club.
The education committee is trying to set up programs that will help Internet users with their individual providers. There will be a session on March 3 for AOL, and one for Juno users on March 10.
Saint Patricks Day is March 17 and the resort has many plans for that day’s celebration. The Golden Vista Computer Club board has decided to cancel their regular meeting for that day. March regular meetings will be on March 3 and 24th and the “mini-sessions� will be March 10 and March 31.
Please continue to bring in your empty computer ink cartridges to the Computer Club in plastic bags, one to a bag. We recycle them to a company that refills them, and they compensate the club. We have collected $83.00 this season for the club.
Check the bulletin board and Channel 7 for announcements for upcoming events and programs sponsored by the Computer Club. On February 25, Bob Wagenvoort will present “Understanding the Computer� at 9:00AM in the Navajo Room.

Maxine read a thank you from a Computer Club member

Meeting adhourned.







GOLDEN VISTA COMPUTER CLUB MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2004
Final meeting of the season was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by president Arvella Taratuta with 40 members present.
President Arvella asked that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted as published.
Financial Report:

Treasurer, Margaret Wallace, reported income and expenditures since March 3, 2004 and noted that the balance as of this date was $1,931.72
No Unfinished Business:
New Business:
Discussion on purchasing CD burners for the computers in the Computer Room. They can be purchased from Landmark at approximately $43.00 plus tax and the warranties would NOT start until fall.
Ed Borner made a motion and was seconded by Dick Kinnan to purchase CD burners for the Computer Room Computers not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried.
If any member would like to purchase a CD burner at this price, call Bob Wagenvoort at 2329 ASAP.
Arnie Dickinson asked if he should purchase 40 more XP books for the fall season. After much discussion, it was suggested that they NOT be purchased until fall.
Paul Schmeil made a motion and was seconded by Bob Wagenvoort to purchase XP books in the fall not to exceed $800.00. Motion carried.
Elaine Olson, Education Director asked to purchase additional Printmaster 12 programs so they would be on hand for the fall season and that we would be able to get them at the current price. Paul Schmeil made a motion and was seconded by Arnie Dickinson that we purchase 25 Printmaster 12 programs not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried
Committee Reports:
Elaine Olson reported that all classes are now over. She thanked the teachers for all their time.
Bob Wagenvoort reported that the wireless Internet is up and running in the computer room and in the library.
Ed Borner reported on the Golden Vista Web Page. The committee has completed their work and turned it over to the Resort. The committee will continue to be consultants. Many thanks to Paul Schmeil, Ed Borner, Arnie Dickinson, and Bob Burgi for their tireless efforts getting this web site up and running. If you have not checked out the web page the address is: www.GVRV.US
Announcements:
Please continue to save your ink cartridges, in a separate baggie, for the club.
Dick Kinnan reported that they had a Group session for those members who used EARTHLINK as their Internet provider. Was a good meeting with much sharing of information.
Bob Burgi reported that Want Ads had contributed over $950.00 to the treasury this season.
Many thanks to Bill Burke for making labels, business cards, etc. this season.
No On-Line banking presentation today – the presenter called and her car had broken down. If you want information call 480-641-2515 or Wells Fargo Bank @ 480-827-2343.
All teachers and/or officers – please turn in all keys before you depart for the summer.
March 31 mini session will be on Word Processing Techniques.
Next meeting will be in the fall on November 3, 2004.
Meeting adjourned.


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