…of the T.Apple Board of Directors Meeting
June 28, 2001

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Charles Yates at 6:08 pm.

The minutes from May 24 were read and approved.

Under unfinished business, the outreach project of donating and maintaining a computer has been put on the back burner due to the fact that since the time that we first approached Heritage Oaks, they have purchased two Gateway computers for their residents. We will search for another suitable client for our project.

The idea of individualized membership cards was brought up. Charles shared with the group one he had produced for himself. It was agreed that no action would be taken on the proposal at this time.

The treasurer reported a balance of $3064.01. Monies spent amounted to $85. That broke down to $60 for refreshments and $25 for meeting notices. $252 was taken in as dues. Five members who are past due are nearing their third month. Ann will call them to remind them. Chris showed the group a sample he made up of a mail-out postcard version of the quarterly financial report. We agreed to stay with our arrangement of putting this report out on email, but suggested looking into using the format of the mail-out report for our annual report which is mailed to members.

The next topic was replacing the SIG leader. We were informed that Russell Kropp had said thanks for considering him, but that he declined as he would be spending more time away at his place in Maine. Charles said he would canvas members from our list to see if anyone would want to fill the position.

Under new business the revision of the T-apple web home page was brought up. Several officers had worked at rewriting some of the text. A suggestion was made regarding putting a bullet in the left margin to link to the bylaws rather than including the link in the text. Bob O'Lary suggested that the officers come to the next Saturday t fixit workshop with proposed changes, arriving an hour early , at 9:00, so we can work directly with Craig on rebuilding the page.

The next general meeting topic hasn't been settled on yet, but Gene reported that he has a prospect lined up.

Bob O'Lary let us know he will not be able to participate at the next fixit on July 14 due to a previous commitment. He also informed us he will be traveling at the time of the July 26th modem meeting. He asked folks to think about who might be willing to handle the topic on modem and connectivity in his absence and to let him know.

Dave Fountain requested permission to purchase a case for the CD burner. The board approved spending on this item up to a $150 limit.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm..

Respectfully submitted,
Linnie Osborn, Secretary

Submitted and approved 8/23/01