Washington Area Commodore User Group Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting 19 June 1999 Board Meeting Attendance - Jorn Dakin, Geof Goodrum, Bob Mason, Kathy Perrin, Lu Spriggs, Mike ten Kate, and Bill Walsh Minutes - Minutes from the May board meeting were distributed and read. Minutes were amended to read "he intends to add" instead of "he said intends to add." Minutes were approved as amended. Comments on General Meeting - The swap meet/help clinic had a fairly good turnout. Complete systems offered by Bob Mason were a big hit. Attendance at General Meeting - Between 25 and 30. Treasurer's Report - Reports for June and July will be presented at the July board meeting. (Note: Bob Mason paid the Treasurer the $20 owed for a prior ad in the Cursor.) Disk Sales/Membership Status - Total sales came to $24 for eight PC disks sets. Total membership now stands at 60. General Discussion - Geof Goodrum noted that software reviewers are needed for SuperPro software, Quickeys, and a glider program. The need for reviewers will be posted in the July Cursor. Geof also noted that we need a review from Alex Goodale of Disk Keeper from PowerQuest. Geof noted that a web-based computer tips site (MalekTips) has offered to make its tips available for publication in our newsletter in return for a link to the site on our web page. Bob will look into this offer. Jorn Dakin explained that he spoke with the company which issued our club insurance policy. However, several issues remain to be resolved. Jorn will contact Alex--who we believe has the county's written requirements regarding insurance. Jorn will also review our insurance policy to determine the precise level of coverage (if any) afforded individual board members. Geof said he will talk to Pat Echols and his homeowners board to see what type of coverage would be appropriate for the club and individual board members. Bob noted that Erols continues to be unresponsive to our request for web and email hosting. We agreed that we will need to start looking at other options including the possible use of APCUG hosting services or even running web and email services from a personal server. Bob said he would contact AT&T about hosting services and he plans to send a letter to RCN (Erols parent company) about Erols lack of responsiveness. Geof noted that a local computer training vendor has offered to make his facilities available for club meetings. We don't need a meeting place, however, Mike ten Kate suggested that we suggest a swap of ads for free computer training for club members. The board agreed to hold on to the club's desktop system for demo purposes. The board approved a motion to spend up to $65 for a monitor. The acquisition of another monitor will allow the set-up of multiple demos at meetings. Future Meetings - It was agreed that the next meeting will be devoted to Internet auction sites such as those offered by EBAY, Yahoo, and Egghead software. Bob will lead this presentation. Mike will also offer a 5-minute "demo" of ink refill kits. (Note: Mike agreed to provide Kathy Perrin with an appropriate "disclaimer" regarding the possible hazards of using ink refill kits. This disclaimer will be added to Mike's writeup on ink refill kits which should be included in the July Cursor.) Mike explained that a regional Microsoft representative had contacted the club and offered to provide a demo on Microsoft operating systems or holiday gift ideas. The representative asked the club to provide two alternate dates. We agreed on either August 21 (operating systems) or November 20 (holiday gift ideas). Mike said he would relay this information to the Microsoft representative. Mike noted that he has requested an evaluation copy of Microsoft FrontPage 2000 and offered to provide an in-depth demo of the product at a future meeting. Bill Walsh said he would be willing to demo CD-RW technology in the September/October timeframe. Geof noted that the July meeting will be held on July 24th and not July 17th--as listed in the June edition of the Cursor. Meeting adjourned