Victoria Computer Club

Here are the slides and links from Anita’s presentation on Estate Planning, given April 22nd.

Here is a PDF version.

The AGM was held April 8th at Silver Threads. 19 members attended in person and 11 via Zoom.

Here are the election results:
President: Dorothy Cushway
Vice-President: George Bowden
Secretary: Mary Morgan-Pick  NEW
Treasurer: Ed Prior
Membership Director: Michael Swift
Member-at-large: Eric Burkle  NEW

Thanks goes to retiring secretary Anita Fownes and Member at Large Murray Strome.

Dues remain $25 per year, Honorariums keep the same limits per person, with a slight increase in the total allowed in total.  Full names are now permitted in the sign-up pages  for Tuesdaya and Friday help.  Assets increased a couple of percent.

A social committee will be formed to organize the summer and December lunches.   This is a simple task that could use a few volunteers, so please email President@victoriaComputerClub.org

Here are slides from March 18th presentation.

Here is the link to Michael’s presentation on passwords, passkeys, etc

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhZBFLao7__9E242HqHJKsI1W1AuQV2S/view?usp=sharing

The photo group will head west on April 1st at 1 pm,   If you want to join us, can offer or need a ride, then please send an email to photos@victoriacomputerclub.org.   Here are some possible stopping places to take photos.   If you dont want to meet at Silver Threads at 1pm, then meet up at the 17 mile pub about 1:30pm

Here are the slides from Hewie Boplock’s presentation to the Victoria Computer Club January 28th 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/180FcETw9ADgBFnGSYHzI19h8wJA4GX32/view?usp=sharing

Link to Device Basics presentation slated for December 17th.  Last time we covered terminology, so I have added the first slide about that.

And here is a list of books available at GVPL on the topic of Cyber Security https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/750.1113/list/2102

• Video on passwords and passphrases https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/video-creating-strong-password
• Printable offline password manager https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/sites/default/files/2021-06/infog-printablepasswordorg-e.pdf
• Canadian Government website about cyber security with a lot of information, videos, and resources https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en
• Canada’s bilingual centre for digital media literacy website, a registered charity, MediaSmarts has been conducting research, developing resources and advancing digital media literacy since 1996. https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/digital-issues/cyber-security

Flip phone model W340D

Tired of trying to figure out your smartphone? There is an option we can provide, a flip phone for seniors. It features a large dial pad and works off your current Sim card.  $80

To purchase, please book an appointment with Gord on a Friday morning at Silver Threads

SORRY, ALL TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD.  Cost / person: Members: $20 cash or cheque only, tax included. Non-members: (limited number) $30.  Tickets go on sale Nov 5th at the Silver Threads Saanich front desk.

Menu:
Buffet menu of turkey, pan gravy, cranberry sauce, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, mixed greens with dijon dressing, seasonal desserts, and coffee / tee.  Everything except the stuffing and the desserts is gluten free.