Meeting of the Executive
June 16, 2005

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Secretary’s Report
The minutes were approved as corrected. Acceptance of this report moved by Paul and seconded by Robert. Passed

Treasurer’s Report
Total Balance as of June 08, 2005 - $1,796.48
Acceptance of this report moved by Ray and seconded by Paul. Passed

Membership Report
George reported 33 members. 25 members and 5 visitors attended the June meeting.
Elizabeth reported a new e-mail address for Kathleen L.

Newsletter Report
Don being absent it was reported the Newsletter was as usual.

Webmaster
Paul kept up to date the information regarding “Celebrate Barrie” on June 4th. He is keeping the web site up to date with the minutes, activities and meetings. The new membership form will be ready to download and print. George should be able to use it at the next meeting. Ray recommended that we put some of the pictures we have been taking of Barrie. Paul will see what he has and Dave will look through his collection.

Vintage SIG
No report

Nominating Committee Report
Ray reported no change in the elected officers:
President - Brian Everett
Vice President - Ken Elliott
Secretary - Elizabeth Gillan
P.C. SIG - Mike Clarke

Approval for the destruction of the ballots was moved by Bill P. and seconded by Manfred B. Passed

PC SIG
The maps were done in May and then some little programs available for XP
July - David - Panarama, Paul - Travel
August - home video and networking
Sept - Paul and Mike - Tips and Q&As
October - Genealogy
November or December - buying a digital camera (Melvina will look for a speaker)
After Christmas - Brian on Old Cameras

Digital Imaging SIG Report
Ten members attended at Elizabeth’s on Tuesday, June 12th. Pictures were shown on the Gables, and on trips members had recently taken or pictures on which they had been working. Elizabeth reported arrangements had been made to hold the September to December meetings at the Library. The July meeting will be a picture taking at the lakeshore of the dragon boat races and a meeting at Alva’s afterwards. The August meeting will be at Elizabeth’s. Paul will demonstrate “webshots” a method of collecting and showing pictures on the web.

Video SIG
There will be a meeting at Dave’s office on Thursday June 23rd. A combination of pictures of Barrie including the Celebration of Barrie (some from the DI SIG) is to be collated. It was suggested these be put on the web site, including the video Paul made. The Video group is working on home networking and color brightness and correction

Business Arrising From Minutes
Ray had an e-mail from the city thanking us for our participation in the Celebrate Barrie Day. 8000 attended and it was considered a great success. Once our booth found a spot with electricity everything went well. There was a hands-on activity for the kids. Twenty-nine took part and there were three prizes offered. Only one has responded so far. Ray reported that 4 members volunteered by e-mail.

New Business
The new executive is now installed.

A new position, PC SIG Coordinator Assistant was added. Alva LaPlante was voted in.

The President recommended that Don Edwards, Paul Mather, Ray Williams and Robert Methot continue in their positions. Passed by the Executive.

The other SIG Groups will choose their leaders.

Ray proposed that a steering committee called “The 25th Anniversary Committee” be formed, with a three year mandate to provide the Executive and Membership with ideas and recommendation for celebrating the BARRIE USERS GROUP 25th anniversary in June 2008. Mike Clarke, Robert Methot George Ray and Elizabeth Gillan seconders. Passed.
It was agreed that Ray would act as chairman with a possibility that Paul Bennet would assist him.

Robert will look into getting a wireless mike for the Club. He is to report his findings to Paul.

Condolences were expressed to Ken for the loss of his wife and offers of help given.

Robert reported that donations for coffee and cookies has been good and he now can afford decaffeinated coffee.

Motion to Adjourn
moved by Ken at 9.10, seconded by Mike. Passed.

Prior to the meeting the old and new executive enjoyed a Barbeque in Mike and Diane Clarke’s backyard. Thanks to them both for welcoming us to their home. We hope their dog Penny will make a full recovery!