Directors' Notes

December 8, 2003

A meeting of your Board of Directors was held at the Resource Center on Monday, December 8, 2003. Present were Messrs Berger, Bovaird, Gallichotte, Keane, Preston and Scheef and Mrs. Collens. Also present were Larry Buoy and Allan Ostergren. President Jim Scheef presided, Secretary Larry Buoy kept the record. Minutes of the meeting held November 10, 2003 were corrected and approved as so corrected.

Treasurer Charlie Bovaird reported current cash assets of $18,139.95, consisting of bank and postal accounts of $18,013.59 plus postage on hand of $126.36. Subtracting liabilities of prepaid dues in the amount of $6,308.00 left a net of $11,831.95. He also reported current membership of 415.

First considered was the subject of programs for General Meetings, confirming the program on Google and easy hacking by Jamie Yates and Bruce Preston for January and that Howard Reis would be asked to move his presentation on Snap Video to February. Bruce Preston informed the meeting that he had contacted Ed Heere, who has established a new business, developing software aimed at allowing the transmission of MRIs, CatScans and related material between hospitals with enhanced resolution. While Ed acknowledged that the subject would not be of general interest, he would be willing to make a presentation thereon or, of more general interest, on the “state of the industry.” Also explored as sources of possible presentations were software programs or “how to” subjects related to the financial market, local industries (such as ATMI) which may be involved in computer technology, an overview of the availability of and access to technical literature via the Internet, a “debate” format comparison of software programs or operating systems, perhaps involving WesCon or other institutional faculty, professional photographers that can offer expert advice on digital cameras, and the use of computers in creating “art” rather than “graphics.” Bruce Preston also offered a possible program on Wireless Networking, perhaps jointly with Jim Scheef.

Jim Scheef reminded the meeting that, as Howie Berger had announced at the November meeting, office space was available at the former Union Carbide building for the reconditioning of computers, but that Casey Family Services had destroyed the computers previously offered. The next phase of the Casey computer replacement program may start within several months and DACS could expect donation of about eighty units for reconditioning as the replaced units become available.

President Scheef then formally welcomed Anna Collens and Howie Berger as new members of the Board. Jim also reminded the meeting that officers of the corporation are to be elected at the April meeting of this board. No changes are anticipated, but the current Vice Presidents, not being present, should be canvassed. Larry Buoy agreed to do so.

President Scheef then brought to the meeting's attention that, as far as is known, the Bylaws of the corporation as they now exist require additional amendments beyond those made at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held on December 3, 2002 if current practices of the corporation are to be in conformity therewith, primarily the dates specified for meetings of both the Membership and the Directors. Several other possible changes were reviewed. Bruce Preston and Larry Buoy agreed to research and review possible changes to the Bylaws for further consideration by the Board, before presentation to the General Membership.

—Lawrence Buoy
lbuoy@dacs.org

December 8, 2003
A meeting of your Board of Directors was held at the Resource Center on Monday, December 8, 2003. Present were Messrs Berger, Bovaird, Gallichotte, Keane, Preston and Scheef and Mrs. Collens. Also present were Larry Buoy and Allan Ostergren. President Jim Scheef presided, Secretary Larry Buoy kept the record. Minutes of the meeting held November 10, 2003 were corrected and approved as so corrected. Treasurer Charlie Bovaird reported current cash assets of $18,139.95, consisting of bank and postal accounts of $18,013.59 plus postage on hand of $126.36. Subtracting liabilities of prepaid dues in the amount of $6,308.00 left a net of $11,831.95. He also reported current membership of 415. First considered was the subject of programs for General Meetings, confirming the program on Google and easy hacking by Jamie Yates and Bruce Preston for January and that Howard Reis would be asked to move his presentation on Snap Video to February. Bruce Preston informed the meeting that he had contacted Ed Heere, who has established a new business, developing software aimed at allowing the transmission of MRIs, CatScans and related material between hospitals with enhanced resolution. While Ed acknowledged that the subject would not be of general interest, he would be willing to make a presentation thereon or, of more general interest, on the “state of the industry.” Also explored as sources of possible presentations were software programs or “how to” subjects related to the financial market, local industries (such as ATMI) which may be involved in computer technology, an overview of the availability of and access to technical literature via the Internet, a “debate” format comparison of software programs or operating systems, perhaps involving WesCon or other institutional faculty, professional photographers that can offer expert advice on digital cameras, and the use of computers in creating “art” rather than “graphics.” Bruce Preston also offered a possible program on Wireless Networking, perhaps jointly with Jim Scheef. Jim Scheef reminded the meeting that, as Howie Berger had announced at the November meeting, office space was available at the former Union Carbide building for the reconditioning of computers, but that Casey Family Services had destroyed the computers previously offered. The next phase of the Casey computer replacement program may start within several months and DACS could expect donation of about eighty units for reconditioning as the replaced units become available. President Scheef then formally welcomed Anna Collens and Howie Berger as new members of the Board. Jim also reminded the meeting that officers of the corporation are to be elected at the April meeting of this board. No changes are anticipated, but the current Vice Presidents, not being present, should be canvassed. Larry Buoy agreed to do so. President Scheef then brought to the meeting's attention that, as far as is known, the Bylaws of the corporation as they now exist require additional amendments beyond those made at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held on December 3, 2002 if current practices of the corporation are to be in conformity therewith, primarily the dates specified for meetings of both the Membership and the Directors. Several other possible changes were reviewed. Bruce Preston and Larry Buoy agreed to research and review possible changes to the Bylaws for further consideration by the Board, before presentation to the General Membership. —Lawrence Buoy lbuoy@dacs.org

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