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June, 2012 - Events
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We are continually looking for new topics to present at our Main and Clinic meetings. Please share your ideas for future meeting topics by clicking on the Ideas box and sharing your thoughts:
ELECTIONS IN JUNE
At our General Membership meeting on June 13th, the election slate will be:
o Nominees:
President – Bob Ringo (incumbent)
VP of Operations & Membership - Klara Kleman (incumbent)
VP of Programs & Education – Rita Wronkewwicz
Treasurer - Nila de Guzman (incumbent)
Secretary – Joy Paris (incumbent)
Bob
Klara
Rita
Nila
Joy
From the By-Laws
Section 2. The Nominating Committee (standing) shall select suitable and willing candidates and submit, in writing to the President, the nominees willing to serve, if elected. The list of Nominee names shall be presented in writing for approval at the May Board meeting, and to the membership for vote at the June regular meeting. Elections shall be held at the Annual Meeting of the Club in June.
Floor nominations may be made just prior to the elections provided the party in question states a willingness to serve and is in attendance at that time. No other floor nominations will be accepted.
Newly elected Officers will take up their duties immediately following the June meeting
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:30PM - Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Windows 8—Microsoft’s Very Big Risk
Presented by Terry Rooney
Microsoft has spent the past two years developing Windows 8, the next edition of its computer operating system, which will for the first time run on both desktop computers and tablet devices. This attempt to be “all things to all people” is a very risky move.
But this is perhaps Microsoft's best hope for competing with tablets running the Android operating system and with Apple’s iPad. Microsoft has almost no presence in the tablet market. The Windows user interface features large “live tiles” which are icons you use to start a program but which also contain information, like weather, within the tile.
The Windows product line will be much simpler, featuring Windows 8 for most people, and Windows Pro for professionals and businesses.
Standard features include version 10 of the Internet Explorer Web browser, and an updated Windows Explorer. It will also have applications Mail, Calendar, People, Photos, Reader, Music, Video, SkyDrive (cloud based storage) and Microsoft Defender (anti-malware).
Door Prize/s: Two external hard drives
You must be a member to be eligible. Click [HERE] for membership information.
NOTE: There will be a social time with refreshments and snacks immediately after the meeting where you will also be able to meet and talk with the presenter.
Friday, June 15, 2012, 3:30pm - Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Windows 8—Microsoft’s Very Big Risk (contd.)
Presented by Terry Rooney
Terry will continue his discussion of Windows 8. Time will be available for questions from the Wednesday presentation.
Door Prize: Webcam
Friday, June 1, 2012, 1:00PM in the OC Multimedia Room
Android Phone and Tablets
This Special Interest Group provides club members an opportunity to learn together with other Phone and Tablet users. The group is hosted by Len Carniato and includes ALL Android Smart Phones and Tablet Computers, such as Galaxy, Acer, Sony, Kindle, Nook, and others. The format is unstructured "Round Table" where everyone is free to share, give views, and ask questions from all points of view. Both Phone and Tablet are displayed on the 'big screen' making it easy for everybody to see and participate. All members are welcome, "NewBies", "Beginners", and "Experienced". If you are considering a purchase and haven't yet decided, you are encouraged to participate.
Join, Learn, GROW
To join this group click on ENTER and follow the instructions to "Apply for Group Membership"
Tuesday, May 15 & June 19, 1:00PM - 3:00PM, in the Computer Lab at Orchard Creek
Walk-In Workshop
Our more experienced computer members will provide assistance to any of our Club members who would like hands-on help in utilizing computer hardware components, the Windows operating systems, or application programs.
Monday, May 28 & June 25, 2012, at 10:00AM - at Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
ASK THE TECH
Our regular monthly meeting where all members can come to get solutions to their technical and non-technical PC problems. If you don't feel comfortable asking your question in the meeting, simply click on this link (click) to email your question and we will be glad to answer anonymously at the meeting. Even if you don't have a question, come, listen and learn from others.
President's Message
President's Message
Walk-In Workshop, Computer Lab, Android Smartphone SIG
Just one year ago the SCLHCC initiated a Walk-In Workshop at the Computer Lab at Orchard Creek. Our more experienced computer members have offered assistance to many members who have needed hands-on assistance in effectively utilizing the hardware and software components of their home and laptop systems. The monthly Walk-In Workshop has been well attended with free solutions offered to correct the nagging problems brought to the Workshop by our members.
Now I am pleased to announce that the Orchard Creek Computer Lab will also be accessible to Computer Club members whenever the Lab is not reserved by another club or is being used for classes. If the Computer Lab is locked, you can ask the Help Desk for the key to the Lab. You will not be able to permanently store files on the Computer Lab hard drives. If you create data you wish to retain while using the Computer Lab workstations, you can either email the data to yourself or you can save it to your USB flash drive that you bring with you.
The Computer Lab has Windows 7 and Microsoft Office installed on all twelve workstations. If you haven’t experienced the many advantages of Windows 7 and Office, you now have the opportunity to take them for a free test drive. Additionally, photography and genealogical programs are available on all twelve workstations.
Two months ago we started a Special Interest Group for those interested in Android smartphones. The initial meeting attracted about fifty members. If you are a present owner of an Android smartphone or are contemplating purchasing one, you will benefit from the round-table smartphone discussions that are held the first Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media room at Orchard Creek.
