Meeting of the Executive
May 10, 2007

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Secretary’s Report
It was moved by Dave and seconded by Paul that the minutes be approved as presented. Passed.

Treasurers Report
Total Balance as of May 10, 2007 $1,762.99

Membership Report
George sent a report that we have 27 members. There were 17 members and one visitor at the May meeting.

Publicity
No Report

Newsletter
We need more computer-related material for the newsletter.

Webmaster
Paul reported that there were 5000 visits last month. He would like us to send pictures for the site. He puts them on in low quality so they will not be copied.

Anniversary Committee
No Report

Vintage Sig
No Report

PC Sig
At the May meeting Ray gave his excellent presentation on making a book from the Family Tree Maker Program. Elections will take place in June. Alva has agreed to show how she prints on cloth at that meeting.

Digital Imaging Sig
The DI SIG met on Tuesday May 15th in the Georgian Room of the Library. There were 14 members present. Kathleen gave an interesting and informative demonstration on “Stationery”, a feature of Outlook Express. Members showed their pictures both in hard copy and on the screen. The group has decided to have a photo outing on May 26th at the Tiffin conservation Area. We will meet at the Tim Horton’s on Dunlop St., West of Hwy. 400 on the south side (near the Keg) at 10 am. Those who go will show their pictures at the June meeting.

Video Sig
VIDEO SIG. The Video SIG met as usual, hosted by Dave Jackson, .with Paul Mather making a presentation of his latest completed video of his Scout Group’s winter camping weekend. Paul expanded on the pros and cons of the editing vis-a-vis the opportunities he had to shoot additional action close-ups. There was time left for Ken to play a video transfer made of his International Prize Winning Teaching Movie “Dizziness” It was a pioneering animation when made. There has been increasing interest in the video group with more members attending.

Business arising from the Minutes

Celebrate Barrie: As reported in the April minutes, we will participate in “Celebrate Barrie” on June 2nd. We are to be there to set up between 9.00 and 9.30 a.m.. We must be set up by 9.30 am It ends at 5.00 pm. We agree to stay at the site until it is all cleaned up. We promise not to provide food or sales items. We may provide information hand outs. There was some question as to whether Ray will be able to attend.

Regarding the loud speaker system, Paul said they have opted not to buy it until we find a bigger room.

As regards a meeting room, Brian agreed to check out the Legion Hall on St Vincent St. Melvina will call Georgian Manor. It was suggested Holiday Inn might have a meeting room. $50 - $75 a night was suggested as a reasonable cost if it included an Internet connection.

New Business
The next Executive meeting will be a BBQ on June 14th at 6.30 pm, provisionally at Mike’s. Bring your own meat and salads etc will be provided.
The September BBQ was discussed. Since it has become quite small Dave suggested it might be held in someone’s backyard. Brian said his might be available. The suggested date is September 8th or 9th.
A wireless internet connection would cost $300 and $60 a month. It is not very reliable.

Adjournment
At 8.50 pm Ken moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Brian. Passed.