Fred Sabin opened the meeting. The first topic discussed was future programs. John Beck provided the results of a survey of member interest in program topics. Heading the list was digital cameras followed by such topics as anti-virus protection, home-networking, Quicken and Google. Various members of the Executive Committee agreed to offer relevant program presentations. John Beck will send out an email soliciting volunteer presenters from the general membership. Fred also encouraged the use of DVD's in programs, such as Scott Mueller's "Upgrading and Repairing PCs."  

To facilitate the presentation of programs with sufficient time to answer audience questions there was a consensus that topics should be presented in the 7:30-8:30 p.m. time slot at our 2nd Wednesday-of-the-month meetings. Additional questions might be answered subsequent to the presentation or even at a 4th Wednesday-of-the-month meeting. The 4th Wednesday evening might also be used for other purposes, such as exploring hardware repair options.

The need to upgrade the Club computer was discussed. A motion was made and approved to task Fred Sabin and John Beck with searching for a desktop computer in the $700 range which would have a Pentium 4 2.4 GHz processor, 512 megs of RAM, 60 meg hard drive, DVD, CD-ROM burner, 3.5" floppy drive, NIC interface, 56K modem, dual video output, etc. There would also be need for a 14-15" flat-panel monitor. The final specs and cost will be circulated to the Executive Committee.

John Beck made a motion to compensate the Webmaster. Discussion of the motion was deferred to another meeting.