Minutes of Exec Meeting Feb 8 2016

Posted on 2016-02-08 by George Bowden

Exec meeting Minutes Feb 8th

Call to Order 7:05 pm
Present: George Bowden, president; Dorothy Cushway, Vice President; Barkley Cox, Clubhouse

Absent: Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Iain Fletcher Membership Continue reading →

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2016 AGM Summary Minutes

Posted on 2016-01-21 by sysop

From AGM Minutes for Victoria Computer Club, of Jan 21 2016,  held at the Clubhouse,. 85a Burnside Road West Victoria   Called to order at 2pm. 22 members present.

No change in member dues.

Election:

  • George Bowden – President
  • Dorothy Cushway -Vice President
  • Martin Brooks -Treasurer-Secretary
  • Iain Fletcher – Membership
  • Barkley Cox, Clubhouse
    Continue reading →
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Block Windows Upgrade nag

Posted on 2016-01-14 by George Bowden

Microsoft details how to block Windows 10 upgrade

Not for beginners.

The club intends to upgrade their lab machines to windows 10 around March.

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Security Overview, and Malware Bytes install

Posted on 2016-01-13 by George Bowden

Screenshot from 2016-01-13 10:13:09Here is the presentation George gave at the Seniors SIG Monday January 11th.

PC Magazine has a new review of anti virus programs.  Besides Malwarebytes free, you should run a purchased antivirus suite.

Copy this url, then click on download to get the book on security:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByyQh_36_5b4X3hWX0dlZmNCSEk/view?usp=sharing

 

 

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Exec meeting Minutes Jan 11, 2016

Posted on 2016-01-11 by George Bowden

Exec meeting Minutes Nov 16

Call to Order 7:05 pm
Present: George Bowden, president; Martin Brooks, treasurer-secretary; Dorothy Cushway, clubhouse; Barkley Cox, Vice President,  Iain Fletcher Membership Continue reading →

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2015 Christmas Party Pictures

Posted on 2015-12-27 by Ronald De Beck
Early arrivals

Early arrivals

The Christmas party was well attended, by about 40 members who enjoyed the food, punch, and conversations.

Pictures from the 2015 Christmas Party courtesy of Gordon Collins. Continue reading →

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Ken’s Christmas Light Show

Posted on 2015-12-19 by George Bowden

Ken's Christmas Light Show Member Ken Beattie invites members to drive by his Christmas Light Show at 861 Ferrie Rd, off Glanford Ave. in Royal Oak, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm . Please leave comments below.

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No Drop-In on Sat, Dec 26, 2015

Posted on 2015-12-15 by Faith Shannon

Drop-In will be closed on Saturday, December 26th but will be opened 12-4pm Sunday, December 27th.

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Make a Raspberry Pi case from corrugated plastic for a buck

Posted on 2015-12-15 by George Bowden
single height case

Single height Coroplast case

You can make a strong, stiff case for your Raspberry Pi or other small computer using Coroplast, a plastic replacement for corrugated cardboard. A cheap retractable utility knife cuts Coroplast to shape, and scores it to make bends. Holes for mounting screws are easily punched through with a point. Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on 2015-12-14 by sysop

The Victoria Computer Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday January 21, 2016 at 2pm at the clubhouse, 85a Burnside Rd W.  The agenda will include reports from the President and Treasurer, setting the annual dues, and election of the Board.  If you wish bring a lunch at 1 PM and socalize before hand. edited by Ron Kehn 19/1/16

 

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