Directors' Notes

 

October 12, 1998

 

The monthly meeting of DACS' Board of Directors was held at the Resource Center on Monday, October 12. Present were Messrs. Buoy, Cohen, David, Heere, Ostergren, Preston and Mrs. Owles. Also present was Marlene Gaberel. Chairman Wally David presided. Secretary Larry Buoy kept the records of the meeting.

Finance and membership

Minutes of the September 14 meeting were approved with minor corrections. In the absence of Charlie Bovaird, the treasurer's report was omitted.

Y2K seminar

President Ostergren reported on arrangements planned for The Year 2000 seminar to be held at the Ancell School of Business with joint sponsorship of DACS, Western Connecticut State University, and the Danbury Chamber of Commerce. Included were discussions of the panelists recruited from within the sponsoring organizations and the business community, the moderator, and publicity for the event.

General meeting elections and Y2K segment

In the absence of Nominating Committee Chair Tom McIntyre, the board reviewed the incumbents and proposed candidates for directors to be elected at the December general meeting. Further candidates will be referred to Tom for contact and possible inclusion on the slate. Also suggested was that, temporarily, the Y2K problem segment precede the general meeting presentations in lieu of Surfin' Safari.

New to ...

The board again discussed ways to enhance attendance at New to . . . programs, including publicity and recruitment of new members, especially from the area schools.

Linux

Also discussed was possible interest in Linux as an alternative operating system that could be exploited as a SIG or special program.

A true record.

ATTEST:

Lawrence Buoy
Secretary


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