The meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by the DACS President, David Green.
In attendance were Board members Richard Corzo, Dick Gingras, Bert Goff, and David Green (President). Andy Woodruff was not present. Also present was John Kinkopf. The minutes were taken by Richard Teasdale.
(Names in italics denote responsibilities for actions.)
- The Minutes of the 9/6/2017 Board Meeting were accepted.
Reports
- The September Treasurer’s report was received from Bert.
- Dues receipts were very low: $40. Total Year to date (9 months) dues receipts were about $200 less than for the same period of 2016. Expenses continued to be normal and the 9-month year-to-date totals were about the same as 2016, adjusted for John Patrick’s book expenses (which he covered).
- The Resource Center Fund continues to have a balance of $655.
- Dick suggested that members in arrears be contacted by phone as well as receiving reminder e-mails.
- The Membership report was received by e-mail from Jim Scheef.
- 88 paid-up members (including 2 new), and 11 in-grace, for a total of 99.
- 40 people attended the 10/3/2017 general meeting, including 9 visitors.
- Websites:
- Richard reported no significant problems on the DACS website.
- An attempt was made to correct the ongoing CiviCRM problems by rebuilding the database indices, but problems still exist. Other potential solutions are being sought.
Old Business
- Programs:
- At the November general meeting, Mike Kaltschnee will provide an interactive session using TinkerCAD, to teach the audience about 3D Printing.
- Preview: Andy
- Review: TBD.
- Dick suggested that the Robilotti room be used, if available, since the audience will be using laptops, notebooks, etc. David will contact the hospital about this.
- John Patrick will speak at the December general meeting about Home Automation.
- Preview: Andy
- Review: TBD.
- Richard is in contact with Andrew Ribeiro, a member of the Danbury AI Meetup group, who may be available to speak about Artificial Intelligence. The Danbury AI group’s meeting schedule is an obstacle since it is the same as DACS general meetings. Richard will speak with him further.
- Dick has been in contact with the Apple Store about a presentation. Their policy has always been to insist that events be held in the store but there appears to be a possibility that the policy will change.
- At the November general meeting, Mike Kaltschnee will provide an interactive session using TinkerCAD, to teach the audience about 3D Printing.
- Renovation of the Resource Center (RC): Dick reported that a donation of used carpet may be available from the Matrix Center. He is in conversation with Bruce Tuomala about this.
New Business
- It was agreed that the November Board Meeting will take place on November 8 (2nd Wednesday of that month). Richard will correct the website calendar.
- Snacks for General Meetings:
- Lisa Leifels will provide snacks for November, and Richard will bring beverages.
- Bert will contact Jim about asking non-renewing members (by e-mail) for feedback concerning why they are leaving DACS.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.