2004-2005

Meeting called to order at 9:00AM by President, Arvella Taratuta with 36 members present.

Minutes approved as published. Margaret Wallace, treasurer read the income and expenses and stated that the total in the treasury at this time was $2,352.61.

Old Business:

Arnie Dickinson, a member of the web committee reported that the Web page has been brought up to date. A motion was made and seconded to purchase 3 "Front Page" software for the current members of the web committee so that the Web page can stay current year-round and also so that the members can work on the Web page from their home computer. Motion carried

New Business:

Elaine Olson explained that the business cards that we print have become more detailed and elaborate. She suggested that the price of colorized business cards should be raised. Motion made and seconded to raise the first page of business cards to $2.50 and each additional page raised to 1.50.

Motion carried. Price of labels will remain the same

Arvella asked for a committee to address the window coverings. It was very difficult to see the person talking and the glare was hard on member's eyes while trying to look at the screen. Ed Borner, Sandra Dickinson, and Shirley Steffen volunteered. A motion was made and seconded to budget up to $600 for window coverings for the TV/game room. Motion carried.

Arvella will talk to Dell for permission to replace these coverings. She will also ask if the board could approve ½ of the cost since they are park improvements.

NO MEETING NOVEMBER 24.

Dec 1: There will be a segment on "Saving pictures to CD" after the regular meeting

Dec 8: Presentation on word processing

Meeting called to order by President Arvella Taratuta with 47 members present. Minutes approved as published.

Treasurer, Margaret Wallace, read the income and expenses and stated that the balance at this time is $2,402.59.

Committee Reports:

Window Covering:

Shirley Steffen reported that the committee found nice material that will work very well for $110.50 total. They will need volunteers to help with the sewing (5) plus a couple volunteers to help install them.

Wireless Internet:

 After checking into this project a motion was made and seconded to rescind the motion of the last meeting and not put in wireless Internet. Motion carried.

Classes:

Your Christmas List Mailing Labels, Wed., Dec. 8th after meeting

Saving Photos from e-mail & websites, Friday Dec. 10, 10:00

Hands On Basic Computer (free), Friday, Dec. 17th 10-11:00 a.m.

Windows XP, 4 weeks, 8 sessions, Monday & Thursday’s

Jan. 3,6,10,13,17,20,24 & 27 – 10:00 to 12:00

Advanced PrintMaster, 3 weeks, Friday, Jan. 14,21 & 28 9-11:00 a.m.

Excel, 3 weeks, Wed., Jan. 12,19,26, 2-4:30 p.m.

Quicken, 3 weeks, Wed., Feb. 2, 9 & 16 2-4:30 p.m.

Windows XP, 4 weeks, 8 sessions, Feb., Mondays & Fridays

Mon. Feb. 7,14,21,28 & Fri., Feb. 4,11,18,25 9-11:00 a.m.

Mini classes: Dec. 8th, Word Processing

Dec. 15th, Right Click

Dec. 22nd & 29th there will be NO MEETING.

Meeting called to order by President Arvella Taratuta with 75 members present. Minutes approved as published. Treasurer, Margaret Wallace read the income and expenses stating the balance at this time are $992.62.

Old Business:

None at this time

New Business:

Microsoft Office student/teacher edition software. Bob Wagenvoort reported that we could purchase this software for about $130.00 and legally put it on 3 computers. In that case we would need 5. Discussion held. A motion made and seconded to purchase 1 and review the contents; if it would work for us we would purchase the remaining 4. Motion carried.

Election of Officers:

President and Secretary offices are up as of February 2nd. Arvella agreed to run for another term. . Vice-President, Maxine Anderson, resigned for the rest of her term. We need volunteers to run for these offices.

Volunteers:

Arvella stated that it seems that the volunteers are always the same people. We need to all consider volunteering. Think about all the benefits you receive being a member of the computer club. Please consider volunteering for jobs needed. Arvella asked for volunteers to work on an audit. Ed Borner and Flora Tevis volunteered.

GVCC Open House: Our open house is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At 9:00 we will have a class on Word Processing. This class and the open house are open to the whole park. It will be a time for everyone to see our new area above the Library. Meet club Officers and Teachers, see what classes are being offered. Refreshment will be served.

Super Bowl Party:

Arvella ask for committee for this. Shirley Steffen agreed to head up the committee and several volunteered to work with her. The game will be Feb. 6th in the Ballroom at 4:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available. BYOB. There will be a 50/50 and gaming boards. Everyone will need to pick up a free ticket in the Activities Office for a head count. The Super Bowl Game will be on a 9’X12’ screen so everyone will be able to see. Lots of fun in store come and join us.

Committee Reports:

Shirley Steffen reported progress on the curtains. They will be working on them this Friday and if there is anyone who would like to help please come to the computer room Friday morning, January 7th.

Nominating Committee:

Don Zimmermann will head up this committee and would like volunteers to help him.

Announcements:

Country Store: We have Country Store Wednesday, January 12th. We need volunteers to take orders for cards and labels.

Classes:

Windows XP, 4 weeks starting Jan. 3rd. Class Full, Excel, 3 weeks starting Wednesday Jan. 12th. Advanced Print Master, 3 weeks starting Jan. 14th, Basic Print Master, 3 weeks starting Jan. 18th. Quicken, 3 weeks starting Feb. 2nd, Windows XP, 4 weeks starting February 7th. Class Full. On January 11th Beginning Computer from Noon to 2:00 p.m. FREE

A discussion was held on teaching a keyboarding class. It would be a class to teach the keyboard and how to type.

A discussion was held on purchasing a big screen. Bob Wagenvoort reported the screen is 9’X12’ and the cost would be around $1,200.00.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn meeting, motion carried.

GOLDEN VISTA COMPUTER CLUB MINUTES

January 19, 2005

Meeting called to order by President Arvella with 73 members present. Minutes approved as published. Treasurer, Margaret Wallace read the income and expenses stating the balance at this time $1,910.87. 

No Old Business:

New Business: 

Paul Schmeil reported on a class “Picture It” (handling pictures, red out & etc.) starting on January 27th. He is looking for volunteers to help with the class. If anyone is interested please contact Paul.  

Bob Wagenvoort reported on the need for a larger screen for teaching. He checked on a screen 84 X 84 hanging from the ceiling for approximately $342.00. Bob would be able to install it. We can check around for a cheaper screen. There was a motion made and seconded to purchase a larger screen for $342.00 or less. Discussion, motion

carried.

Committee Reports:

Shirley Steffen reported on the Super Bowl Party. Everything is going very well but we do need volunteers for cake and or pies and workers the day of the Super Bowl Party. The gaming boards are now out and anyone who wants to participate but not wanting to gamble can buy a space on the board and put GVCC on the square that way if that square wins the computer club will get all the money.  

Elaine Olson reported on the classes explaining a little about each class. There are some with a couple openings. Also, anyone willing to volunteer to teach, monitor or assist teaching please call Elaine. 

Don Zimmermann reported on the Election Committee: We have the following members willing to run for office. President. Arvella Taratuta, Vice President, Bob Wagenvoort and Secretary, Barbara Bissell. The election will be February 2nd.

Announcements: 

The Open House held on January 12th was very successful. It was decided to make this an annual event being held the 2nd Wednesday of January. Discussion held on things we could do to make it better. The cards and labels at the Country Store went well. President Arvella asked for any pictures you might have and be willing to share of our resort or scenic pictures of the area for a project in the near future. 

It was reported that anyone who had rain checks on the Print Master 16 they are now available. Also, there is Print Master 12 on the Internet for free with cost of shipping and handling. 

Meeting adjourned.

January 26tth    Computer Maintenance by Keith.

February 2nd – My Pictures

February 9th – Yahoo.com

February 16th. Files, Folders & Extensions

February 23rd – ‘Word”, Columns, Indexing Pictures plus Christmas Letter 

Today’s Program On-Line Banking by Lese Liveringhouse from Well’s Fargo Bank.

Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by vice-president, Maxine Anderson, with 70 members present.

Maxine called for a motion approving the minutes of the last meeting as published. Motion was made and seconded. Motion approved.

Financial Report:

Margaret Wallace no report records filed for audit.

Unfinished Business:

By-Law Changes:

Don Zimmermann presented the change to Article X as follows: 

Article X: Amendment of By-Laws

These By-Laws may be amended by announcement and reading of the proposed amendments at the GVCC meeting preceding the GVCC meeting where amendments are to be considered and voted upon. An affirmative vote in favor of each amendment by at least two thirds of the members present is required for passage of each amendment. 

Want to Read:

These By-Laws may be amended by announcement and reading of the proposed amendments at the GVCC meeting preceding the GVCC meeting where amendments are to be considered and voted upon. An affirmative vote in favor of each amendment by at least two thirds of the votes cast is required for passage of each amendment. 

Maxine called for a motion to accept this By-Law change. Motion was made and seconded, discussion, motioned approved.

Bob Burgi presented the next By-Law change to Article V as follows:

Article V: Officers

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 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 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.

Want 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 meeting of the GVCC during the month of February, 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 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. 

Maxine called for a motion to accept this By-Law change. Motion was made and seconded, discussion, motioned approved.

Darlene Olson presented the By-Law change to Treasurer as follows: 

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 Off ice. 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.

Want to Read:

The Treasurer will be in charge of all financial records of the GVCC, and give regular Reports to the President and a report at all business meetings. All cash receipts received by the Treasurer will be deposited to a GVCC account established with the Golden Vista Activities Off ice.  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. 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.

Maxine called for a motion to accept this By-Law change. Motion was made and seconded, discussion, motion approved.

Software:

Don Zimmermann reported his findings on purchasing the operating program Windows XP for the eleven computers in the computer room. The cost would be approximately $73.00 per computer including tax and handling which would amount to be a little over $800.00. Maxine called for a motion to buy the XP program for all the computers needing it. A motion was made and seconded. Discussion, motion approved. It was also suggested we made the program available to all members at that price providing they are paid for in advance. Anyone interested in purchasing XP are to contact Don Zimmermann. The deadline for this order would be the first Wednesday in March. 

New Business: 

None

Committee Reports:

Audit:

Ed Borner reported that the audit would be ready by the next meeting.

DSL Connection:

Bob Wagenvoort reported the work being done on this project. At this time the Internet access for the park would be located in the Library. The cost of DSL is $19.95 a month for 6 months or more and $24.95 a month for less than 6 months plus the one time charge of $100.00 for the modem box.

GVCC Web:

Ed Borner and his committee reported on the construction of the web site. The web site is now available. The Computer Club Ad’s are on the site. To get to this location go to gvrv.us, check it out, it is neat.

Ads:

Bob Burgi reported on this committee. The ads are doing well. The cost is only $1.00 for an ad and $2.00 for a picture.

Education:

Elaine Olson reported on the classes going on at this time. All the classes are full with the exception of Print Master Beginners. The teachers thanked all the teacher assistants and the students. It has been a very good year. Elaine also mentioned getting teachers lined up for next year.

Cards & Labels:

Bill Burke is taking care of this program. He is looking for help on the Wednesday lunches at the pool, setting up a table and selling cards and labels. Please contact him if you would be able to help.

Announcements:

Please remember to bring your empty ink cartridges, in a separate plastic bag, to the club.

Next Wednesday, February 11th, the mini class is making photo calendars.

Motion was made to adjourn meeting and seconded. Meeting adjourned

Questions and Answers followed meeting on Windows WP.

The meeting was called to order by President Arvella at 9:00 o’clock with 64 Members present. The minutes were approved as published. The Treasurer, Margaret Wallace, reported the income and expenses stating the balance at this time as $2,247.10.

Committee Reports:

Shirley Steffan gave the Super Bowl Report. She thanked her committee and all who helped in any way and said a profit of $615.33 was realized. Much was learned this year on how to run this event and plans are being formulated to make the day more profitable next year. Shirley asked for suggestions and many were given which will be considered.

Unfinished Business:

More help is going to be needed next year on the Ad’s Committee. The Motion was made and seconded to charge a one time fee of $3.00 for set-up if a picture is to be used with the Ad. The motion was approved after discussion.

Elaine made the plea for more helpers. More Classes are being planned and helpers are needed in each. If you have taken the class in the past, do consider being a helper. Contact Elaine if you can assist.

New Business:

Arvella said that six new chairs were purchased with the money approved at the last meeting. However, she mentioned that since they were on sale and to have all the chairs alike, she purchased six additional ones. A motion was made and seconded to purchase the additional six chairs. Arvella was very happy when the motion was approved.

The motion was made and seconded to donate $500 from the Super Bowl money to the Activity Office toward the screen. The motion was approved.

Bob W. reported that he had found a Trouble Shooting Maintenance CD for $89 which would be of considerable help to him in keeping the computers in good working order. The motion was made and seconded to purchase this CD. The motion was approved.

It was announced that the rooms have been reserved for next year.

Volunteers are needed. A page was passed for members to sign up as Assistant Teachers, Publicity Chairman to work with the President, Ad’s Committee helpers for next year, and those who will help One on One with new members or others who need help in their home.

It was suggested that a box be put by the computer in the Library for donations toward the paper and ink.

It was asked if print-outs could be made available for those not able to take a class. This will be brought under consideration.

Announcements:

Two computer chairs are for sale - $10.00 each.

The ‘Picture It’ program is available thru Paul Schmeil for $11.00.

Next Wednesday, Feb. 23, the program will be presented by Ruth Rinus’s daughter, Shauna Rina, who has a business called Shauna Rina’s Designs. Shauna does air brushing techniques and other things to photographs for magazines. Do plan on attending this interesting presentation.

Classes:

Elaine Olson reported on all the classes, dates and openings. The list will be posted on the Computer board by the mail boxes.

The meeting adjourned at 9:35 after which Paul Schmeil presented a very informative program on Folders, Files and Extensions.

Upcoming Wednesday Lessons:

Feb. 23rd Ruth Rinus’s Daughter, Shauna Rina

March 2nd M. Bonner of Office Max – Office Supplies – What paper to      use for your project

March 9th Larry from LandMark Computers

March 16th “Word”, Columns, Indexing Pictures plus Christmas Letter - Keith

March 23rd ‘Picture It’ – Paul S.

The meeting was called to order by President Arvella at 9:00 o’clock with 41 members present. The minutes were approved as published. The Treasurer, Margaret Wallace, reported the income and expenses stating the balance on hand to be $1,841.89.

There was no Old Business, New Business or Committee Reports to be given.

Announcements

A basket has been placed on the sign-in table for computer questions. Please bring your questions to our Wednesday Meetings and place them in the basket. They will be read during our Q & A period at the end of the meeting and we will try to answer them. Arvella told us that she saw another Ad in the paper for computer chairs which was cheaper than what was expended on the 12 purchased. She approached the store in which she purchased them and they agreed to honor the lesser price, with the stipulation that she purchase a service agreement, and gave her a check for the difference. A meeting with the DSL people is planned this week and we will try to

have more information for you at our next meeting. Paul Schmeil has gone home for the funeral of his Mother who recently

celebrated her 100th Birthday. Our thoughts are with him and his family.

Arvella announced that she had 6 copies of ‘Picture It’ at $11 and 2 copies of "PDF" Software at $4.25 that Paul purchased. They will be available for sale after the meeting.

Cards & Labels will be available to order at the Country Store on Wed., March 9, 2005. They will, also, be available at the "Show & Tell" on Wed., March 16 at 7 PM.

It was announced that there was some old equipment which is scheduled to be disposed of. Anyone is welcome to help themselves after the meeting.

A new Volunteer List was passed. Several signed up but we still need more help. Some of the areas in which you can help is Housekeeping (vacuuming & dusting the Computer Room once a week), Setting Up Chairs before the meetings, Helping other on a One/One Basis, Taking Orders for the Labels & Cards on Country Store Day, Helping with the Want Ads and, of course,

Teaching a Class or being an Assistant. Please contact Arvella or anyone on the Computer Board if you are willingto help in any way.

Classes

Elaine said the Classes are winding down for this year. Classes still being taught this month are Advanced PrintMaster on Thursday March 10, 17 and 24 from 9-11 AM, Basic Photo Editing on Friday, March 11 from 9-11 AM, ‘ Picture It’ on Thursday, March 10 & 17 from 1-3 PM and Beginners PrintMaster on Tuesday March 8, 15 & 22 at 1-3 PM. It was suggested that

possibly sign-up sheets for those classes being taught next November be available this month. Only those who are positive that they will be back in November should sign up. Classes are ONLY available for those who are members of the Computer Club.

The meeting adjourned and Mike Bonner from Office Max tried to answer all our questions on a variety of subjects. All present enjoyed this very out going young man and he was asked to possibly return next year.

Next week, March 9th, Larry from Land Mark Computers will be our speaker. Do try to attend to support our guest speaker. On March 16th Keith will present a program on "Word" – Columns and inserting pictures in your Christmas Letter and on March 23rd Keith is going to demo the new three in one printer/copier/scanner.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bob Wagenvoort at 9:00 o’clock with 50 members present. The minutes were approved as published. The Treasurer, Margaret Wallace, gave her report and said the balance on hand was $1,961.77.

There was no Old Business or Committee Reports.

New Business

Bob brought up as a suggestion for the Long Range Committee of our Park to make Internet Access available to everyone in the Park and possibly having the phone service built into the dues like cable TV. This suggestion can be added onto the Long Range survey form which is due into the office by this Friday.

The reference book “The Secret Guide to Computers” was discussed. It is available for $8.00 through the Arizona Alliance of Computer Clubs. The book is a comprehensive journal on programs, programming, etc. and a good reference book to have on hand to look up all sorts of information in. The Arizona Alliance of Computer Clubs meets once a month at Las Palmas Grande at which time they have a different guest speaker. It was voted for us to join this Club in the fall. The cost is $25.00/year and our Club would send a representative to these meetings. Therefore, the reference book would be available for purchase in the fall.

The PC Travel Guide disk is available in the Computer Room for those interested.

Margaret has the sign-up sheet for the XP Class in November.

Cards & Labels will be available to order at the “Show & Tell” tonight in the Ball Room. Helpers are needed.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 after which Keith presented a program on Creating Columns in WORD. He took us from start to finish creating a Christmas letter including pictures. He then answered a variety of questions from those present.

March 23 – Paul Schmeil will speak on “Adding music to a picture slide show”

March 30 – Keith will demo the 3 in l printer, scanner, and copier