Toledo PC Users’ Group
A Forum for Personal-Computer Users — May, 2006
May Program: Virus-Software Comparison
Monday, Mai 1, 2006 at 7:30 PM, UAW-Local-14 Hall, Jackman & Northover (between Laskey & Alexis Rd), Toledo, Ohio.
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From the Prez
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Membership Expirations
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The Toledo PC Users’ Group
P.O. Box 13085
Toledo, OH 43613
Officers
President: Floyd Miller
Vice-President: Rick Snyder
Treasurer: Steve Tryc
Secretary: Sándor Halász
Standing Committees
Computer Shows: Steve
Tryc
Librarian: Open
Membership: Roy Ballogg
Programs:
Lester Miller
Public Relations: Lavern & Eugene
Curtis
Complaint Dept.: Helen Waite
SIG Leaders
Internet SIG: Jim Bell ............ 419-877-1109
Statement of Intent: The Toledo PC Users’ Group is a not-for-profit corporation, formed to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information regarding the use and enjoyment of personal computers.
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The Presidents Message
As one looks out the window and drives the streets and roads on a daily basis it is remarkable the change in our surroundings in just a few days. There is the beckoning of the out-of-doors with the fresh smell of the Spring air. The demanding yardwork and the cranking up the old lawnmower (hope it started) might have left us with a sore muscle or two. All this has resulted in it that the “in-box” has been filled with unread and undeleted e-mail. A rainy day or two might remedy the situation.
We pause to share some disturbing information from John M. Eger, a telecommunications lawyer, and Van Deerlin Professor of Communications and Public Policy at San Diego State University.
They write,
The United States, developer of the Internet, inventor of the first PC, the silicon wafer, the pen-based computer etc, is now 12th in the world in using broadband communication Although we still have the largest number of users connected to the Internet—some 49 million according to the report—we are 12th in terms of broadband penetration. South Korea and Iceland, moreover, provide broadband in some cases eight times faster than the U.S.What seems to be common in South Korea and Iceland however is that both countries recognize that such infrastructure means the difference between success and mere survival in the new economy.
Having the 21st century infrastructure—broadband and wireless communications links connected to every home, office, and school and through the Web to billions of others—is considered to be vital to the success of every region's, every nation's, every community's vibrancy in the new economy.We are behind the rest of the world in a field in which we must lead. Our nation depends heavily upon the production use and transfer of knowledge-based products and services. We have pretty much lost our manufacturing capacity.
Concern was expressed in the last meeting regarding the level of memberships in the group and the necessity of attempting to correct the situation. Of course we need new members and we'll even welcome old members that may have dropped by the wayside. The most productive approach is the personal one, inviting AND BRINGING neighbors, friends, relatives and even enemies (they might even become your friend especially if they find an answer to their computer problems).
See you at the next meeting and as always
Visitors are welcome—Members are expected.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd L. Miller, Your Prez.
Minutes of the April-3rd Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 PM by Floyd Miller, President, at the UAW Hall on Jackman Road.
The minutes of the March 6th meeting as published on the club internet site were accepted.
The reported treasury balance of $1,290.32 as of 3-15-06 was accepted by the membership.
The Internet Sig will meet the third Monday as usual in Whitehouse.
The Investment Sig met on April 1 at the Heatherdowns Library.
Lester Miller stated that the program next month will be an open forum on antivirus software including firewalls and spam blocking capabilities. President Miller took a quick survey and determined that experiences with all major software vendors will be represented by club members.
Steve Tryc announced that the Linux group will meet for a special program at the Scott Park Campus of the University of Toledo College of Engineering at 7 PM on April 4th.
There was no old business.
Under new business Roy Ballogg brought up the subject of the dwindling treasury balance. Treasurer Tryc suggested that a dues increase perhaps to $30 might be a solution to the problem. The current club expenses were discussed including $300 a year in UAW meeting hall rental. The possibility of a raffle was mentioned. Comparisons of our club to the “youthful” Linux group were made. Eugene Curtis in his role as club public-relations- promoter said the best way to get new members to join is one-on-one personal encouragement. President Miller stated that an executive decision will be made concerning the matter.
Roy Ballogg encouraged all members to keep in touch with club doings by signing up for the mailing list. Instructions are on the club web site and in the club newsletter.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM. Rick Snyder then gave a presentation entitled “Using the Kill A Watt Meter to Save on Your Electric Bill”.
Respectfully submitted by Rick Snyder acting as secretary because of the late arrival of Sándor Halász.
Treasurer’s Report
Balance Ending 3/15/06
Balance Ending 4/14/06
Steve Tryc, treasurer
Expired & Expiring Memberships
May
1656, James Parker
1683, Richard Snyder.
June
1612, Larry Martin