By Mike Kaltschnee Co-founder Danbury Hackerspace It’s great to be working with Jim Scheef to transition DACS from a non-profit to a Meetup. Jim deserves a lot of credit for taking the transitional President job: be sure to thank him when you see him, along with the rest of the board for their … [Read more...]
Big Changes Coming to DACS!!
Your Board of Directors would like to announce some exciting changes to DACS. We have found an opportunity that will allow us to continue providing monthly meetings with speakers on technical topics in a manner similar to what now happens at our General Meetings, while at the same time discontinuing … [Read more...]
We Love DACS and Look Forward to Seeing You at Future DACS Meetings
By Mike Kaltschnee, Co-Director, Danbury Hackerspace. We’re excited to help DACS continue, but in a different form. When I was 19 I was a regular at Computer Ease, a local computer store, and one day the manager told me that I was starting a Macintosh/Apple user group in the store with Eric and … [Read more...]
Meetup – Online Portal for DACS Members
Have you ever wondered who the other members of DACS are, what their interests are, and whether they have experience and knowledge that could benefit you? Would you like to be able to identify and contact the other members, sharing information with them, but without having to disclose your e-mail … [Read more...]
Uncle DACS Wants You!
DACS is an organization of volunteers. There is no paid staff yet we accomplish a lot. Right now there are specific areas where you can help. Vice President – New position to help the president and eventually become the next president. Build your resume while helping to keep our club going. … [Read more...]
DACS Board Candidates December 2015
The following DACS members have been nominated for the Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Please show your support by voting at the annual meeting, December 1st, or by volunteering to serve on our Board. Bert Goff (incumbent) — has been the DACS Treasurer and a Board member for the past 2 years; … [Read more...]
Chuck Fizer, Longtime DACS Member Dies
Another DACS member noticed Chuck’s obit in the Ridgefield Press. Chuck and I started the Visual Basic SIG back in 1993 or 4 – I’m not exactly sure – and ran it together for ten years. Chuck continued the SIG for several more years after I moved on to running other SIGs before he moved to … [Read more...]
Special Notice: Changes in Membership Dues
Our dues structure has remained constant for seven years. How many organizations do you belong to that have not raised dues for that long? As with any entity, there are basic operating costs to maintain services. For the past several months, the Board of Directors has discussed and analyzed our … [Read more...]
Board Candidates December 2014
The following DACS members have been nominated for the Board of Directors for 2014-2015. Please show your support by voting at the annual meeting, December 3, or by volunteering to serve on our Board. Richard Corzo (incumbent) — Richard Corzo has been a computer programmer for over 35 … [Read more...]