Meeting of the Executive
March 16, 2006

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Secretary’s Report
There was no mail.
Moved by Ken, seconded by Ray that the Secretary’s Report be accepted as corrected. Passed

Regarding the problem with Hub, Brian couldn't open the form to fill in from the magazine’s web site, so he will forward it to Paul. Paul will attempt to have Hub delivered. Until then he will pick it up in Toronto.

Treasurer’s Report
Dave moved that the payment of $117.70 for our mail box rental for the year 2006 be approved. Seconded by Ray.
Passed.
Total Balance as of 08/01/06 was $1,484.68.
Acceptance of the report moved by Don. Seconded by Ray. Passed.

Membership Report
George, being absent, the report will be inserted later.

Newsletter Report
Don is still looking for articles for the Newsletter.

Anniversary Committee
No Report.

Webmaster
Paul reported “What’s New” on the web site is attracting plenty of attention.
There have continually been more hits to the sight. Google is responsible for hits from as far away as India.
Brian suggested he try to get the Advance interested in an article on the popularity of the site.
Paul sent an email to the Linux blog which then goes to every member. He suggested we might have some interaction between the clubs. He received some feedback.

Vintage SIG
No report.

PC SIG
April - PDA's – Palms, Blackberries, and others. Paul suggested we bring ours if we have one.
At the May meeting we will vote on any changes to the Constitution which have been previously presented in writing.
The nominating committee will accept nominations for next year’s executive. It was agreed we would only tell the members at the meeting which executive did not wish to run.

Digital Imaging SIG Report
There were eleven members and three visitors at the meeting.
We had a speaker, Keith Butler of Extreme Imaging in Barrie. He presented a program on imaging using Adobe Photo Shop on a MAC. Afterwards he answered questions from the group. His web site is www.xtrme.com for anyone who is interested in what he does.

Video SIG
The Video group filmed the activities of Paul’s scouts who were doing a variety of experiments.
There will be a meeting on the 23rd of March.

Business Arising From Minutes
Ray contacted Erin of City Hall concerning our participation in Celebrate Barrie on the first week-end in June. He explained what we will need, particularly a 10’ X 10’ tent and access to electricity. She was pleased with our plans and promised to get back to him with confirmation.

Ray brought information on LCD monitors Paul hopes to find a suitable one for about $500.00. He will call the members of the executive for approval if he is successful.

Brian, Elizabeth and Ken will go to our Canada Trust Branch and get the signatures changed for the Club.

New Business
None

Motion to Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8.40 pm moved by Ken and seconded by Ray. Passed.