October 4, 2000 Executive Committee Meeting

Present: Doug Beck, John Beck, John Biegel, Stephen Emde, Dave Golub, John Huemer, Tom Kehoe, Lenny Laich, John O'Neill, George Porcella, Jim Russ, Fred Sabin, and Doris Smith.

• The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. at the North Branch Reformed Church by Fred Sabin.

• George Porcella was gratefully thanked by all for organizing and preparing a wonderful Italian supper prior to the meeting. Thanks also went to those who contributed food and helped in the setup and cleanup. Everyone enjoyed this supper greatly!

• Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved):
  That the NJCC Executive Committee propose the following slate of officers to the membership for voting at the November 8^th meeting:

• An extended discussion was held on NJCC financial matters, including current and projected income and expenses.

• This led to the following two motions:

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved): 

That the NJCC make a contribution to the North Branch Reformed Church of $100 per each (2^nd Wednesday) Meeting and $25 per each (3^rd Wednesday) Workshop.

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved): 

To table a motion to reduce membership dues to $30 per year to a future Executive Committee meeting.

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved): 

To authorize Lenny Laich to investigate potential high-speed Internet access connections to the NBRC, and to report his findings to the Executive Committee.

• After a brief discussion it was agreed that the NJCCMAIL list serve should be "open" to both members and non-members, and that Rich Byrne should continue to moderate its usage.

• An extended discussion was held on NJCC programs and meeting formats.

• The 2^nd Wednesday schedule for the remainder of the year is set with McAfee (10/11); Microsoft (11/8); and Quicken/Holiday Party (12/13). An opportunity to offer something new exists with a currently "open" January meeting. Ideas and suggestions for changes, topics, etc. should be submitted to John Beck ASAP.

• The 3^rd Wednesday Workshops are currently on hold pending additional responses to John Beck's 8/20 email (redistributed to all) requesting topic and presenter inputs.

• A discussion on NJCC website matters led to the following two motions:

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved): 
That no advertising be allowed on the njcc.org website unless or until approved by the NJCC Executive Committee.

 

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved): 
That the NJCC Webmaster (George Porcella) be authorized and responsible for the administration of all "links" on the njcc.org; website.

 

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved):
That John Huemer organize and coordinate a "NJCC Membership Drive" during the remainder of the year.

 

Motion (Made/Seconded & Approved):
That Stephen Emde be authorized to upgrade the NJCC computer's hard drive in lieu of paying his currently due $36 membership dues.

• The next meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled for the first Wednesday in December (December 6th) pending availability of the NBRC.

• The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

        Respectfully Submitted,

        Fred Sabin, President