Minutes of the May 9, 2001

New Jersey Computer Club Meeting

• Fred Sabin called the meeting of the New Jersey Computer Club to order at the North Branch Reformed Church at 7:45 PM. There were 36 members and guests in attendance.

• Fred welcomed all in attendance. He noted that Jim Russ is continuing to have medical problems and asked members to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.

• A Motion was Made/Seconded & Approved to approve the Minutes and Treasurer’s Report as posted in the Newsletter on the “njcc.org” website.

• Phil Corbo was recognized for receiving the United National Bank “Senior Volunteer Award” (and Plaque) for his service to the community.

• The PCEXPO “free” three days exhibits only pass (June 26-28 @ Javits Center in NYC) are available to NJCC Members only by sending an e-mail to "president@njcc.org" with your name(s), address, telephone number, and e-mail address requesting a ticket(s) by Sunday noon (May 13th).

• Rich Byrne requested NJCC membership help in the NJCC meetings setup and cleanup.

• Rich Byrne also announced that Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers for computer related needs. He will send out more information via njccmail.

• Len Kopf reviewed his evaluation of “Jigsaws Galore” (that is posted in the Product Reviews section of the NJCC Newsletter on our http://njcc.org website).

• Fred announced that computer book discounts are available to NJCC members from:

• O’REILLY & ASSOCIATES (CATALOG - 20% NJCC DISCOUNT) - http://www.oreilly.com (Order at 1-800-988-9938 with NJCC UG Code “DSUG”)

• PEACHPIT PRESS (CATALOG - 20% DISCOUNT - 40% DISCOUNT FOR 11 OR MORE TITLES TO SAME ADDRESS) - http://www.peachpit.com (Order at 1-800-283-9444 as NJCC “User Group” Member)

• MICROSOFT PRESS TITLES (20% DISCOUNT) - http://mspress.microsoft.com (Order at 1-800-MSPRESS with NJCC UG Code “MCPC”)

• John Beck announced the following future programs:

1. May 20th Workshop on “Exploring the Internet” (John Beck & Stephen Emde)

2. June 13th Meeting on “PC Hardware Change” (D. Beck) & “Snag-it” (P. Kurivchak)

3. July 11th Meeting - To be announced.

4. September 12th Meeting - To be announced.

5. October 17th Meeting on “Microsoft XP Products” (John Stroiney)

• Fred announced that RVCC is again considering co-sponsoring a “NJCC & RVCC” night in their Advanced Technology Communications Center for the October 17th Meeting with Microsoft. NJCC volunteers are needed to make this happen (especially with publicity related matters)! Without additional NJCC member support this event will be canceled.

• John Beck introduced Regina Stewart, who made a presentation on Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., a pre-paid plan that provides access to quality legal services (for $10.95 per month) through a carefully selected and monitored legal service network. A family can get immediate coverage, even for pre-existing conditions, for will preparation; document review; letters and phone calls made on their behalf; guaranteed unlimited phone consultations regardless of subject matter with a licensed, practicing attorney; and members may use the service as often as needed with no threat of cancellation for over-use. One membership covers the entire immediate family for both personal and business concerns. Pre-paid Legal Services plans emphasize preventive legal help. Just like preventive medicine, if a person can stop a legal problem before it becomes unmanageable, he or she can save money and avoid stress.

• The meeting ended at 9:30 PM.

        Respectfully Submitted,

        Fred Sabin, President