Board of Directors
Minutes
February 9, 2009
A regular meeting of your Board of Directors was held at the
Resource Center on Monday, February 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Present
were Howard Berger, Richard Corzo, Sean Henderson, John Lansdale,
Rob Limbaugh, Joseph Tobin, Annette van Ommeren, Jeff Setaro,
Jim Scheef. President Rob Limbaugh presided and Secretary Annette
van Ommeren kept the record. Treasurer Charles Bovaird was
not present and the financial report was unavailable at this
meeting.
The Board accepted the January minutes “as published”,
and the majority of those present accepted the minutes of December
8th, 2008.
Rob announced the projector bulb has been replaced in the resource
center. He also confirmed the successful move of the DACS website
to the new host, and a future date will be set to discuss the
customization and integration with Drupal.
Rob mentioned DACS liability insurance coverage was updated
for an annual saving of $150.
Regarding the resource center alarm system, Rob suggested DACS
switch to Safe Home Security at a cost of $25/month for a 3-year
contract. Several issues need to be decided and it was decided
to continue the discussion by email.
Rob next brought up the newsletter subject. He suggested DACS
conduct a survey of the members to obtain feedback regarding
the color vs black & white covers. Richard mentioned he
had received positive response to the BW issue. If the newsletter
is printed in BW and reduced to 16 pages – by removing
the colored center page – and folded, the production/mailing
costs could be covered by the membership fees. The newsletter
options will be followed up at future meetings.
Sean mentioned business card advertising for members in the
newsletter - membership benefit or fee based. The cards were
placed on the center page - now removed to lower printing/mailing
costs, therefore the policy for advertisements need to be updated.
As there is no information publicized at this point, members
can contact Sean for advertising rates.
Richard mentioned DACS recently received an email from PremiumMemory.com,
A company which may be interested in sponsorship opportunities.
They usually offer product giveaways or exclusive group coupons
to technology related user groups. Richard suggested DACS follow
up to explore the possibilities.
Rob also reminded the board that members are entitled to a
discount off O’Rielly books. Information will be posted
in the members-only DACS forum.
Regarding the general meetings presentation schedule, Rob mentioned
he is researching August meeting topics, perhaps to be centered
on photo enhancement techniques. Authors for the meeting preview
and review articles were tentatively established for the coming
months.
March also brings up elections for Officers. Rob reminded the
Board the positions of President, Vice Presidents, Secretary,
and Treasurer are to be elected.
Howie reported on the DACS collaboration with the GDNRC Technology
Committee. 5 organizations have enrolled, and will enjoy access
to the virtual environment. A computer equipped training center
is available and DACS has the opportunity to offer software
training in MS Office 07. Several suggestions were put forth
as to the best level of training for DACS to provide. The logistics
will be determined at future meetings.
Sean started a discussion about the roles and definitions of
the DACS directors. He suggested the board consider re-naming
and/or reorganizing the structure of duties and the naming
of committees to help clarify each position and role.
--Annette van Ommeren
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