Sunday, December 12, 2004
Attending: Board Members Jim DaMico, Mike Grueter, Karen Lindner, and Allan Swensson;
Members Cathy Doser, Dick Harrell, Caryn Roberts, Nancy Siburg, and Curtis Snow.
The meeting was called to order at 2:20 PM.
- Mike moved and Karen seconded approval of the November minutes as published.
- Treasurer's Report - The balance reported by Treasurer Karen Lindner is $5,180.61 (Checking $2,064.13 and Savings $3,116.48.) Karen further stated that we need publicity, i.e., wider distribution of the Newsletter.
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Old Business
- Portage Bay Contract - Karen reported that she first emailed and then sent a letter by USPS with detailed items for him to address in his response.
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ExChange Update Project
- Spam filter machine - No change per Curtis.
- XServe
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New Software - Alternative upgrade paths
- Collaba - Curtis met with Brady Johnson and Cherie Nickell re Collaba, which has been updated.
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Fundraising ideas were discussed, i.e.,
- Using the RC to generate income by renting space for a gaming LAN center (Curtis).
- Another suggestion was soliciting donations for prizes at the main meetings (Cathy).
- The Website was reviewed by Mike and all agreed that Dick Carter was doing a great job. Cathy suggested additional reference sites on the Website.
- Newsletter - Dick Harrell agreed to edit the Newsletter and Caryn will assist him. Karen reported that dBug has an account with USPS which will be used for mailing the Newsletter.
- Karen showed the draft tri-fold Brochure.
- Annual Elections - Nancy reported that there were 24 electronic voters and 34 mail voters this year. Cathy suggested that a detailed procedure be written up for future nominations - separate from the ByLaws. Nancy will provide information to the Board.
- Nancy asked for help on the Bylaws review. Caryn and Mike will review and make suggestions.
- Mike will contact Qwest regarding the phone line problems at the RC.
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New Business:
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Upcoming Monthly Events
- January - Mike has scheduled a post-Macworld recap at the Main Meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 7:00 PM, at the Resource Center. This is the usual meeting time for the Mac OS X SIG.
- Cathy suggested there be an inventory of dBug's assets.
- 2004 BoD members were recognized with frame-able certificates.
- Cathy Doser is the new Apple Ambassador.
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Upcoming Monthly Events
- Nancy Siburg, Scribe