The magazine of the Melbourne PC User Group President's Update Lyn Goodall |
 |
AGM Results and Portfolios for
2006 — 2007
Full election details from last month's Annual General Meeting can be found in the
Returning Officers report on page 12. The
new Executive for 2006-2007 is: Lyn
Goodall — President, Frank Maher — Vice
President, John Swale — Secretary and Dave
Botherway — Treasurer.
George Skarbek retired after many years on
the Executive and committee members, Barry Martin and Margaret Brown also retired, after many years on committee. John
Bade decided not to stand again. I thank
them all for the work they have done over
the years. Richard Solly (from our Internet Admin Committee) was an unsuccessful
candidate, however I thank him for offering.
Ordinary committee members are listed
below with their respective portfolios.
|
Ash Nallawalla Bill Dair Dave Botherway Frank Maher John Swale Keith Beresford Lyn Goodall Neil Franks Ray Beatty Scouse Shelagh Black Trevor Gosbell |
Groups Coordination Internet & BBS Communications Office, Rules & Procedures, Legal, Public Officer Marketing & Promotions Strategic Planning, PC Update Liaison Member Support Services Marketing & Promotions, Monthly Meetings Swap Meets, Library Training & Monthly Disc Communications |
You are encouraged to contact the appropriate committee member about anything
to do with their portfolio.
We're looking forward to an active year and as usual the Committee welcomes any
feedback you may like to provide. You can
contact me at president@melbpc.org.au.
Getting the Word Out
There are still too many people out there who haven't heard about Melbourne PC User Group and the benefits there are in being a member. I have started a series of presentations to groups such as Rotary Clubs and Women's groups, the first of these being mid December. I intend to contact other groups that may need guest speakers, with the aim of spreading the word about who we are and what we do.
The Women's group requested an interesting topic "Caught in the Net" and they were looking for safety tips on:
- what women can do to be safe on the
net
- making financial transactions
- using chat rooms and dating sites
- and how to erase search history and protect privacy
stages of discussing ideas around Online Learning for older people and they invited a range of potential partners to come together to discuss the topic eg U3A, City of Darebin, Veronic Gardens (a local aged care facility) as well as local interested people.
If you can think of other ways to get the word out or know any groups that are looking for guest speakers please let me know on president@melbpc.org.au.
Screening for Cancer & Other Health Issues
This issue has been discussed in depth in the Newsgroups after the untimely death of Belinda Emmett aged 32. Whatever you think about the subject, as a member of Melb PC you have an opportunity to join in the discussions or just read them. Either way its good to know that we have forums for discussion about important items that affect our way of life.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Melb PC. Recently we had the opportunity to promote ourselves at Chadstone Shopping Centre, with very short notice. Volunteers took the challenge and we gained 10 new members on the spot! We gave out over 200 magazines, training information and
application forms. We have had quite a few enrolments and people calling back with enquiries.
We also had the opportunity to exhibit on a VIP Night held on 22nd December. If you would like to volunteer for anything within Melb PC please contact the office@melbpc.org.au or (03)9567 8000 to register your name.
As you read this column the countdown to
Christmas will have truly begun. Whatever
you are doing, we trust that you will have a
good break and a safe and happy start to
the new year.
December Monthly Meeting
The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on
Wednesday 6 December at Deakin University, Burwood.
Meet the Virus Buster! David Perry is one
of the world's top virus experts, appearing on hundreds of TV, radio and press
interviews around the world. Take the opportunity to meet him at this great
Christmas Edition Monthly Meeting!
Photographic Competition Winner! See the
entries in the 2006 competition. The prize
will be on display and may be taken home
on the night.
We will also have the usual
Q&A session, Door Prizes the After-Show
WAFFLE get together — so come along and join us!
Reprinted from the December 2006 issue of PC Update, the magazine of Melbourne PC User Group, Australia
 |