Meeting of the Executive
November 12, 2005

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Secretary’s Report
Minutes were approved as corrected.
Moved by Mike seconded by Ken. Passed
A note was received from Paul thanking us for our support at the time of Violet’s death.
Mike reported he has received no word from HUB as to the magazines availability.

Treasurer’s Report
Total Balance as of 09/11/05 $1,381.97
Acceptance of the report as corrected moved by Ken, seconded by George Passed
A check for $500.00 was given to the RVH in memory of Herb Nye

Membership Report
George reported 35 members. Attendance in November 33 and one visitor.

Newsletter Report
Need a small bit for Christmas letter.

Anniversary Committee
Ray suggested we invite Founding Members to our Founders’ Night, June 3, 2008.
We could give them an honourary membership.
Some of these members are still known and others might be found.

Webmaster
Paul had nothing to report for the website. The buy/trade/sell section is empty. E-mail Mike with info.

Vintage SIG
No Report

PC SIG
The November meeting was a success with an informative program by Paul.
He will continue with his Web and XP information presentations.
We need a new list of subjects for coming programs.
February is to be a presentation on old Camera’s by Brian.
Other suggestions from the executive were:
Music including freebies on the net.
Ways to set up windows for getting symbols to insert.
Spreadsheets and data bases.
The possibility of finding a video on computers - how they work, programs, history, etc.

Digital Imaging SIG Report
14 members, one visitor and a speaker and his assistant, Peter Wu gave an excellent presentation on digital cameras and explained some of their differences also how they differ from non digital cameras. We examined the cameras after his talk and then looked at a few of our own pictures. Next month we are planning to discuss scanners.

Ken will write up a report for the newsletter on Peter’s talk and send Peter a copy and a thank-you from the group.

Video SIG
No Report.

Business Arising From Minutes
We are still hoping for an internet connection for our meetings.
Dave reminded us that the Web site belongs to all of us and we should be sending in material for it.
A discussion regarding the Trillium Fund Application took place. Several ideas such as a special project for the club which would benefit the community were discussed. No conclusion was reached.

New Business
None

Motion to Adjourn
9:30 pm moved by Mike and seconded by Dave. Passed