February 2008
Written by Bayle Emlein
February 16, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 2:11 P.M. by President Chuck Horner. Members present: Bayle Emlein, Diane George, Chuck Horner, Sid Jordan, Del Parton, Elsie Smith, and Tom Smith. Absent: Jan Fagerholm, Bruce Hevelin.
The minutes of the January meeting were approved.
Old Business:
Chuck is going to remind attendees at the Main Meeting that if they have ideas for programs they should let a member of the Executive Committee know.
We need a list of items available for review, including products gathered at conferences and conventions. Many of the items given at conventions are donated with the expectation of a review.
Jan suggests planning about $1,000 for a new projector.
Chuck and Jan are developing a letter to send to members whose dues have expired, and who have not renewed by the end of the month.
Chuck will investigate Moscone Convention Center and other tech and business-related events to find out procedures for having a table at which to present PCC and solicit membership at their event(s).
President - Chuck Horner:
Rotary has decided to work with directly C&T Recycling. PCC is not planning any other joint projects with them at this time.
Executive Vice President - Del Parton:
Del reports that he has nothing special to report.
Treasurer - Tom Smith:
As of February 16, 2008: Checking Account: $6,133.55, CD: $3,288.25, Total Assets: $9,671.80.
Secretary - Bayle Emlein:
Bayle will miss the March EC meeting. Jan was appointed to take minutes.
Clubhouse Report - Sid Jordan:
Sid reports a large number of applications for computers from Hayward Adult School. Because of the volume, PCC will support them in contacting MAR directly. The Clubhouse currently is low on computers to refurbish. Sid is looking for community sources of donations. Del suggested a Clubhouse business card to facilitate contacts. Sid will use available Clubhouse funds to purchase a digital answering machine to take messages about potential computer donations. Diane will investigate setting up an e-mail address for the Clubhouse.
VP Marketing - Chuck Horner:
Chuck reports nothing special to report in marketing PCC.
VP Membership - Jan Fagerholm:
Jan sends the Membership Report: Regular:63, Senior:44, Family: 4, Student: 8, Total: 119. March expiring members: 12.
VP Newsletter - Elsie Smith:
Newsletter article submission schedule: February 23, Saturday midnight, March Newsletter deadline. March 22, Saturday midnight, April Newsletter deadline. April 19, Saturday midnight, May Newsletter deadline.
VP Programs - Bruce Hevelin:
Bruce sends the information that in March, Andy Marken will come show us new products from some of the many companies he represents.
VP Special Projects - Bayle Emlein:
Bayle and Chuck will talk separately about the needs for the St. Rose Rehabilitation Services project.
Del will check to verify the number of Windows XP licenses that the Clubhouse has not yet assigned.
Webmaster - Diane George:
Diane has several ideas for creating web space for group communications. WestHost prices range from $90 to $120 a month. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that Diane follow up and use her best judgment in contacting and exploring moving to WestHost.
Calendar: The Clubhouse will be closed March 22 and 26. The Palm SIG is cancelled in February.
Fund Raiser: Pioneer USB external DVD & CD writer. It does a variety of formats.
New Business: The Southwest Regional Conference is holding a photo contest. The winners of our club photo contest can be submitted. The PCC final deadline will be at the main meeting on April 4, when attendees will vote on our choices to submit to the Southwest meeting. E-mail a digital copy of a photo/photos you would like to entry to Diane at digeorge@sbcglobal.net. Bring a print and a digital version to the April 4th Main Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
Date and Time of the Next Meetings: Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2 P.M., at 28924 Ruus Road, Hayward. The following meeting: April 19, 2008.
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