Toledo PC Users’ Group
A Forum for Personal-Computer Users — May, 2008
May Program: Microsoft Vista
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM, UAW-Local-14 Hall, Jackman & Northover (between Laskey & Alexis Rd), Toledo, Ohio.
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TPCUG Data
From the Prez
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Membership Expirations
Computer-Investing-Group Meeting
TOLTBBS Information
TPCUG’s
Website:
http://www.toledopcug.net
Coming Meeting: Monday,
June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1.
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.
Affiliations: TPCUG is a member of APCUG (Association of Personal Computer User Groups), which provided the APCUG logo.
Meetings:
Meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month, at
UAW-Local-14-Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd., Toledo, OH. In the event of
emergency, members may be reached during meetings at a pay phone in
the hall, 419-473-9571.
Visitors are always welcome at monthly
meetings!
Executive-Board meetings are generally held
after the regular monthly meetings.
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From the President
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 19:40 by F. Miller, pres.
The March minutes were accepted.
The treasurer s report, balance $904.14, no income, no outgo, was accepted, subject to audit.
R. Ballogg spoke of coming expirations. There are, roughly, 12 members.
L. Miller said that for coming meetings he hopes for mention of Vista and security.
There was no old, no new bizness.
At 20:13 the meeting was adjourned.
L. Miller spoke of medical-record keeping, based on his late experiences.
Respectfully submitted by Sándor Halász, secretary.
Treasurer’s Report
Balance Ending 3/15/08
Balance Ending 4/15/08
Steve Tryc, treasurer
Expired & Expiring Memberships
May:
1683 Snyder
Dues paid:
1653 Curtis,
1477 Ballogg,
1596 Floyd Miller, 1633 Tenney
Computer Investing Group
NWBC Directors' Favorite Stocks
April 14, Monday, 7-8:30 pm, Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, OH. Cost $15; register by April 7.
Do you check BetterInvesting magazine & web page for the Most Active list and the Top 100 Companies listing for stock ideas? No matter where one might look for stocks, logical thought and analysis are key to producing a profitable investment. We have another great source of ideas for stock studies: Directors’ Favorite Stocks! Come to hear several Directors share their SSGs and analyses.
For more information, contact Marilyn Adams by e-mail or 419-865-6061.
BI-NWBC Roadshow 2008
May 3, Saturday, 9am-3:30pm, McMaster Center, Toledo Main Library, 325 N. Michigan, Toledo OH. Cost $40 (if three or more register in same envelope, $30 each). Register by April 26. Box lunch included.
The speakers are noted BI educators: Ann Cuneaz, Education Program Manager at BetterInvesting and teacher at many BI conferences, and Ken Kavula, North Central Regional coordinator and driving force behind the BI Regional Conferences held in Michigan for the last three years. Ann's topics are Estimating Earnings using the Preferred Procedure and Warnings and Red Flags not on the Stock Selection Guide. Ken's topics are How to do an Industry Study and Stock Research and Tips on Managing an Investment Club Efficiently.
Three big reasons to attend:
- National quality speakers;
- Close enough not to require an overnight stay; and
- Four topics costing only $40!
For more information, contact Carolyn Nies by e-mail or 419-472-8455.
We are very sorry to report that the May-3 Roadshow program at the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library has been cancelled because of insufficient registrations. If you have any questions about your refund, please call our Registrar Marilyn Adams, 419-865-6061.