Meeting of the Executive
August 9, 2005

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

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

Treasurer’s Report
Total Balance as of July 08, 2005 - $1,918.65
Acceptance of this report moved by Ray and seconded by Ken. Passed
The Herb Nye Fund will be closed at the end of the year. The executive has already passed a motion to bring the fund up to $500.00.

Membership Report
George sent a report that we have 33 members. 21 members and 3 visitors attended the July meeting.

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

Webmaster
Paul reported 10% more activity on the web site. The average number of hits a day is 171-232.
He will put the picnic on the web site. He explained there is one email address for BUG and messages to members of the executive are then sent on to the correct individual.

Vintage SIG
No Report

PC SIG
September - Q&A and Tips - mostly on windows and the Internet
October - Genealogy

Digital Imaging SIG Report
11 Members and one visitor attended the August meeting. Paul demonstrated three programs available on the net. Webshots, Flicker and Yahoo all allow members to store and send their pictures. They all have different capabilities Elizabeth reported that the next meeting will be in the Georgian Room at the Library. Further information will be sent to members. Mike Clark is to demonstrate camera settings at the September meeting.

Video SIG
Three members attended the last meeting. They spent time rehearsing Dave’s presentation on networking. There is expected to be a meeting on the third Thursday of August. A possibility of an historical video using old film and pictures was mentioned. This would be in connection with our 25th Anniversary.

Business Arising From Minutes
Ray handed out a list of suggestions for our 25th Anniversary celebration. Several others were added. Paul Bennett is busy but Ray gave him the information.

Suggestions: From Ray

Commemorative handout to al members i.e. Mouse Pad to T-shirt etc.
Promotional articles in local media
Participation and/or sponsored events i.e. Santa Claus Parade
Invite and/or sponsor a local children’s group to a day of fun and games
A drive thru Barrie with parade of our member advertising the club
Provide members with bumper stickers announcing our Anniversary
Invite all former members to participate in our anniversary celebrations
Extend an invitation to all computer groups both local and extramural
Invite dignitaries such as Barrie Mayor, Myles White, Jim Butterfield
Produce papier mâché replica of the BUG LOGO (D’BUG) for display purposes
Mike in a BUG suit

From the executive:

a silver BUG logo
contact secondary schools for interest in participating
help a handicapped group
A BUG flag for the antennae on our cars

Paul will put a reminder about the BBQ on the web site with a request to RSVP.
Brian told us he will be away in October, January and February.

New Business
Paul was given a lead on a wireless microphone. At 8.49 Ray moved the meeting be adjourned Seconded by Ken

Motion to Adjourn
Passed