The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm. Dave Green chaired the meeting.
In attendance were board members Richard Corzo, Bert Goff (Secretary & Treasurer), Dave Green, Jim Scheef, and Andy Woodruff. The minutes were taken by Richard Teasdale.
- The Minutes of the 2/3/2016 Board Meeting were accepted.
Reports
- The Treasurer’s report for February was reviewed and discussed.
- Membership committee: Jim reported that there are 96 current members + 14 in-grace, making a total membership of 110. 45 newsletters are being distributed, of which 26 are for current members, and 19 for promotional purposes. Jim emailed a spreadsheet, in which a monthly history of the stats is being accumulated.
- Marketing committee: No report.
- Press Coverage: Dave reported that a press release for the March general meeting was sent out on February 16.
- Website: Richard C. reported that:
- Annette van Ommeren created a documentation page for how to make postings to the website. Dave Mawdsley has been given website update access to post meeting notices, etc., in his role as leader of the Linux workshop.
- A category entitled DACS News was added to the About DACS
Old Business
- Staffing Predicament
- Andy: An ad has been posted on Craig’s List for volunteers interested in DACS leadership positions.
- Andy agreed to write versions of a similar ad for distribution via Meetup and to the DACS membership. He will incorporate suggestions from Jim, based on an ad used for similar purposes by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
- “End Planning” for DACS: Dave circulated a draft dissolution amendment to the DACS by-laws. The draft was discussed and Jim and Dave will form a committee to refine the amendment. Some necessary revisions were pointed out by other board members.
- Programs
- Richard C. will follow up with Best Buy to determine whether they can supply a speaker for April. If not, Dave will approach the Danbury Library’s genealogy speaker. Another possibility is to use a video from APCUG’s YouTube channel.
- Andy is working on arrangements for John Patrick’s presentation at the May meeting.
- Bert reported that the owner of Computer Troubleshooters (Brookfield), Rick Van Akin, is willing to speak and will follow up with him for the June meeting.
- Jim reported that 17 tickets have been sold or given for the 25th Anniversary Dinner. The event has been publicized to the membership by e-mail, and non-members whose e-mail addresses are known will also be solicited.
- Renovation of the Resource Center
- Dave is awaiting a reply from Russell’s Carpet re possible donation of used commercial carpeting that is still in usable condition.
- Andy, Dave, and Richard T. are available to do painting.
- Other needed renovation tasks were discussed.
- Andy contacted the director of Ridley-Lowell about their interest in supplying interns to work with DACS. The prospects were not encouraging but Andy will speak with her again.
New Business
- Election of Officers
- President: Dave Green was nominated by Jim Scheef and seconded by Richard Corzo. No other candidates were nominated. A vote was taken and Dave was elected to the position, 4 votes in favor, none opposed.
- Secretary: Bert Goff was nominated by Richard Corzo. No other candidates were nominated. A vote was taken and Bert was elected to the position, 4 votes in favor, none opposed.
- Treasurer: Bert Goff was nominated by Richard Corzo. No other candidates were nominated. A vote was taken and Bert was elected to the position, 4 votes in favor, none opposed.
- Snacks for April general meeting: Bert volunteered to make arrangements.
- Andy moderated a discussion of issues in the relationship between DACS (specifically the Video workshop) and Charter Communications.
- Andy reported on a meeting of himself, Bert, Sean Henderson, and Mike Kaltschnee with the Mayor of Danbury. The main topic was how DACS could support the Mayor’s technology goals for the city. Other subjects discussed included a technology hardware show, promotion of social media, and plans for universal, low-cost internet access for Danbury.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm.