The meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by the DACS President, Dave Green.
In attendance were Board members Richard Corzo, Bert Goff (Secretary & Treasurer), Dave Green (President), and Andy Woodruff. Dick Gingras was not present. The minutes were taken by Richard Teasdale.
(Names in italics denote responsibilities for actions.)
- The Minutes of the 3/8/2017 Board Meeting, as corrected, were accepted.
- The Minutes of the 4/5/2017 Board Meeting were accepted.
Reports
- The Treasurer’s report for April was discussed. Bert reported that at $460 (less Paypal fees), dues receipts were much above those of April 2016, while year-to-date, receipts were exactly the same as for the corresponding period last year. However, 17 members are in arrears. Liquid assets currently exceed prepaid dues by about $1,500.
- Press Coverage:
- Dave reported that press releases for the May General Meeting were sent out during April, and a response from the Daily Voice was received.
- Website:
- Richard reported that two infected files were found and removed.
- The Membership report was received from Jim Scheef by e-mail:
- 92 paid-up members (including 7 new), and 11 in-grace, for a total of 103.
- 38 people attended the May 2 General Meeting.
- No information was provided about how visitors heard of the meeting, e.g. via Meetup. Andy pointed out that this information should be collected.
- The board agreed that all DACS events and meetings should be listed on the website calendar and posted in Meetup. Bert volunteered to help one particular member concerning this requirement.
Old Business
- Programs:
- Bert is in conversation with a New Milford consultant who has Google Analytics expertise, and who may be available to present on the topic of Google products.
- Richard reported that he has not heard from John Adams in response to his inquiry about a presentation on the subject of Privacy & VPNs, and that John no longer works at Ridley-Lowell.
- Andy will contact the manager of the Samsung staff at Best Buy about a possible new presentation by them.
- Richard Teasdale will contact APCUG about a possible presentation by the creator of an iPad app for dementia sufferers and their families.
- Andy is in contact with an observatory in Westport to determine their interest level in speaking to a General Meeting.
- Richard will contact the WCSU west-side observatory about their interest level.
- Andy will contact a friend who develops smartphone apps about a possible presentation.
- Richard will contact Drew Kwashnak about a possible Linux-related or other presentation.
- Andy will contact a professional videographer who is a former DACS member about a potential cameras, photography, and videography session.
- Members Directory:
- Will continue to be discussed at the May meeting of the Membership committee.
- Renovation of the Resource Center (RC):
- No donation of used carpet has been received from Meadow Ridge Senior Living Community in Redding.
- Andy has identified a possible source for used furniture for the RC.
New Business
- Snacks for General Meetings:
- Bert (snacks) and Dave (drinks) will make the arrangements in June.
- Bert recommended that a renewed effort be made to leverage social networking, for member retention and promotion of DACS. Bert will contact Linda Bourie to determine whether she has any specific suggestions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.