Directors' Notes
Directors' Notes
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A regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the RC on Monday, September 10, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Messrs. Bovaird, Buoy, Cohen, Neary, Ostergren, Pearson, Setaro, and Mrs. Gaberel. President Ostergren presided and Secretary Buoy kept the record. The minutes of the meeting held August 13 were approved as submitted. Treasurer Bovaird reported current, combined Checking, CD and Postal account balance of $21,130.97, plus postage on hand of $72.98 and less prepaid dues of $7,689.58, for a net of $13,514.37. Also reported was current membership of 471. General discussion opened on the subject of emphasizing and diversifying SIGs as a means of increasing services and attracting new members. Specifically mentioned were methods of exploring interest in Linux for those who consider it intimidating, including a possible "introductory" presentation by IBM personnel. With an emphasis on expanding the SIG concept, the known utilization of the various current SIGs and attendance at General Meetings was considered, and a survey of member interests was suggested. Addressed next was the topic of publicity and advertising of DACS and its programs, and thus attracting interested people or groups that may have been overlooked. Newsletters within WestConn, Danbury Hospital, etc., and radio spots were mentioned, in addition to the obvious Danbury News-Times as vehicles for such. After much discussion, it was agreed that an initial advertising program be established at a maximum cost of $2,000.00, utilizing The Danbury News-Times, and any other media deemed advantageous with regard to coverage and/or results as compared to cost. This would be focused on the forthcoming presentations for November and December on Microsoft’s XP OS and by John Patrick, respectively. In addition, it was recommended that extra effort be made to publicize the October presentation by Bruce and Scott Preston. Charlie Bovaird reported that a SNET representative had informed him that DSL service was now available for the RC and that he would initiate its installation. Discussion then centered on prospective presentations for future General Meetings and, where appropriate, special meetings as yet unscheduled.
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