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  SIG-List      (SIG Meetings & Contact Details)

Updated: 08-Mar-2022 – 13:20   — See our Events calendar for all SIG meeting dates and times.
CORONA VIRUS: Many PHYSICAL meetings are replaced by ONLINE meetings, and others are cancelled. These changes are NOT shown on this webpage.  Refer to Event details via calendar.
Meeting changes (online-replacements and cancellations) are shown at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/about/recent-changes/
— and are also shown in Events Calendar at top-left of page in ‘Quick Links’ on the homepage at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/
Amendments: Please advise changes/corrections to:   [email protected]
See our new page for SIG details  here This will eventually replace the current page.

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Access (database) and Excel SIG Moorabbin
Casey SIG Beaconsfield
Communications SIG Moorabbin
Digital Images SIG Mount Waverley
East SIG Blackburn South
East Workshop SIG Mount Waverley
Essendon SIG — Main meeting Avondale Heights
Essendon SIG — Open Forum Avondale Heights
Essendon SIG — Various topics Avondale Heights
Genealogy East SIG Vermont South
Hardware SIG Mount Waverley
iHelp SIG Moorabbin
Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) SIG Moorabbin
MACE (Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts) SIG Moorabbin
Microcontroller SIG Moorabbin
Microcontroller Workshop SIG Moorabbin
Mornington Peninsula SIG — General inc Q&A Mornington
Mornington Peninsula SIG — Family History Mornington
Multimedia Home Entertainment SIG Mount Waverley
Music SIG Moorabbin
North East and Android SIG Heidelberg
North East Genealogy SIG Heidelberg
Northern Suburbs Linux SIG Watsonia
Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin SIG Moorabbin
Science & Tech Projects Group Moorabbin
Sunbury Daytime SIG — New Users Sunbury
Sunbury Daytime SIG — Advanced Sunbury
Sunbury Daytime SIG — Main Meeting Sunbury
Sunbury Daytime SIG — Maintenance & Linux Sunbury
Video Production – Pinnacle SIG Moorabbin
Video Production – Sony SIG Moorabbin
WAFFLE (Wine & Fine Food Lovers’ Event) SIG Bentleigh East
Website Design SIG — Tutorials Moorabbin
Website Design SIG — Troubleshooting Moorabbin
Windows Plus SIG Moorabbin


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Meeting Access (database) and Excel SIG
SIG Access (database) and Excel
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/access-database-and-excel-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Craig Evans
Description The Access SIG provides an environment in which people can help each other to improve their skills with Microsoft Access. At each meeting there are presentations by members that are designed to cover the scope of Access during a year. Q&A segments are held at each meeting. Members may also address questions to the SIG mailing list and receive opinions for possible solutions.


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Meeting Casey SIG
SIG Casey
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/casey-sig/
Location Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, 8 O’Neil Road
Beaconsfield       Melway:214.A1
Convener(s) Ross Bradbury
Phillip Rocke
Helen Ventura
Description Casey offers a friendly, social atmosphere where our members learn from, support, encourage and help each other on computer and communications topics. The meeting is based on presentations and Q&A.


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Meeting Communications SIG
SIG Communications
Email [email protected]
Webpage https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/communications-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Phil Lew – 0418 567 019
Description The Communications SIG focuses on all aspects of computer connectivity. Topics include modem communications, Client/Server software, HTML and other Internet related topics. We also cover topics on Computer Networking (home networks, LANs and WANs) and other relevant general telecommunications issues of interest to the well connected PC user.


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Meeting Digital Images SIG
SIG Digital Images
Email
Webpage https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/digital-images-sig/
Location Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade
Mount Waverley       Melway:61.E12
Convener(s) George Skarbek – [email protected]
Ian Bock – 9807 3701 – [email protected]
Description Our meetings cover improving your digital images & photography. Tutorials on Photoshop, Lightroom and Luminar.


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Meeting East SIG
SIG East
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/east-sig/
Location All meetings are conducted using ZOOM
https://zoom.us/j/98163906681
Convener(s) The East SIG is run by a committee.
Use the email address above to contact them
Description At East we provide an entertaining and informative session covering a range of computer topics for all levels; some from invited speakers and some from our own members. George Skarbek hosts the popular Q&A segment.


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Meeting East Workshop SIG
SIG East Workshop
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/east-workshop-sig/
Location Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade
Mount Waverley       Melway:61.E12
Convener(s) Paul Woolard – 0417 566 209 – [email protected]
John Swale (3D printing) – 0417 530 766
Description This workshop SIG is hands-on, practical, interactive and runs on “Show me how, and I’ll do it with your assistance”. We handle “how to upgrade”, “software doesn’t run”, “slow computer”, “no sound”, “no video” problems and more. Bring your computer.
No meeting in May (Mother’s Day).


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Meeting Essendon SIG — Main meeting
SIG Essendon
Subgroup Main meeting
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/ecc-home/
Location Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St)
Avondale Heights       Melway:27.D6
Convener(s) John Guegan – 9317 7114
Description Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews.


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Meeting Essendon SIG — Open Forum
SIG Essendon
Subgroup Open Forum
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/ecc-home/
Location Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St)
Avondale Heights       Melway:27.D6
Convener(s) John Guegan – 9317 7114
Description Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews.


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Meeting Essendon SIG — Various topics
SIG Essendon
Subgroup Various topics
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/ecc-home/
Location Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St)
Avondale Heights       Melway:27.D6
Convener(s) John Guegan – 9317 7114
Description Check webpage for planned topics of the next meeting. Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews.


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Meeting Genealogy East SIG
SIG Genealogy East
Email [email protected]
Webpage https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/genealogy-east-sig/
Location Vermont South Community Centre, 1 Karobran Drive
Vermont South       Melway:62.G7
Convener(s) Denis Street
Description The Genealogy East SIG is for those beginning genealogy and for those who are advanced but need more knowledge to move ahead. Members’ trials, tribulations and expertise are openly discussed and freely shared in this self-help group.


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Meeting Hardware SIG
SIG Hardware
Email
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/hardware-sig/
Location Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade
Mount Waverley       Melway:61.E12
Convener(s) Kelvin Cording – 9438 1047 – [email protected]
John Hall – 9803 2731 – [email protected]
Description Discuss issues relating to computer hardware and to make attendees aware of developments in computer hardware.


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Meeting iHelp SIG
SIG iHelp
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/ihelp/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Dave Simpson – 9276 4095
Description The function of iHelp is a group of “Users helping Users” whose main role is to sort out Internet or General PC problems so that members can get a full featured online experience. Services include Telephone First Aid, Email Help and Internet Help that can involve Screen Sharing using Teamviewer or Citrix GoToAssist.
Volunteers with patience and Computer experience are always welcome.


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Meeting Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) SIG
SIG Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools)
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/investment-tools-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Richard Solly
Description Become more confident in the use of Web and software tools as part of your financial life. Join others, both at the monthly meeting and through the online Web board to share favourite sites and information sources in the exploding field of online financial information.


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Meeting MACE (Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts) SIG
SIG MACE (Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts)
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://melbourneataricomputerenthusiasts.blogspot.com.au
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Andrew Boschan – [email protected]
Description The Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts SIG has its origins in the early eighties where the group formed and met at Monash Uni before merging with the larger group. The group deals with retro Atari computing.


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Meeting Microcontroller SIG
SIG Microcontroller
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/microcontroller-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) David Stonier-Gibson
Phil Lew – 0418 567 019 – [email protected]
Description Microcontrollers are small cheap computer-chips with measurement or sense inputs (e.g. temperature, door-open) and control outputs (e.g. displays, motor control), i.e. all combinations of analog & digital, inputs & outputs. They need very few other components to function, and are in many products (e.g. cameras, cars, toys).
Our group is for people to develop microcontroller projects (including the software-programming) – gadgets for fun and more serious purposes. We make machines, using microcontrollers, and other electronics, to do things. We cater for all levels of knowledge, novice to experienced – users helping users. The Wednesday meeting involves discussion and presentations. The associated Saturday Workshop (below) is informal and hands-on.


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Meeting Microcontroller Workshop SIG
SIG Microcontroller Workshop
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/microcontroller-workshop-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) John Shirt – 0409 568 267
Rob Brown – 0419 285 806
Description The Saturday Workshop is a “Creative Space”. It is a space to express your creativity. Its development depends on those who are involved and their interests. The workshops are centred around microcontrollers but are not limited to microcontrollers.
If you are looking for a space that facilitates sharing of ideas and support, a place where you can express your creativity, then this SIG could be what you are looking for. The Workshop is an informal SIG, a place to work on your project, start a new project, or join a group project.


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Meeting Mornington Peninsula SIG — General inc Q&A
SIG Mornington Peninsula
Subgroup General inc Q&A
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/
Location Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road
Mornington       Melway:145.E2
Convener(s) Ian Thomson – [email protected] – 0425 859 306
John Thompson – [email protected] – 03 5971 6833
Description Computer Discussion Group.


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Meeting Mornington Peninsula SIG — Family History
SIG Mornington Peninsula
Subgroup Family History
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/
Location Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road
Mornington       Melway:145.E2
Convener(s) Ian Thomson – [email protected] – 0425 859 306
John Loveland – [email protected] – 03 5975 1367
Description Family History (Genealogy) Discussion Group.




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Meeting Multimedia Home Entertainment SIG
SIG Multimedia Home Entertainment
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/multimedia-home-entertainment-sig/
Location Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade
Mount Waverley       Melway:61.E12
Convener(s) David King
Kelvin Cording
Description The aim of the interest group is to assist members in the installation and operation of PC based hardware and software to run and maintain Multimedia Home Entertainment systems. This would include such things as Personal Video Recorders (PVRs), Media Servers (including Windows Home Server), Internet streaming of video and audio, Sony PS3 and Windows X-Box home entertainment systems, and home networking and storage systems for playback of video and audio. Attendees are welcome from beginners to expert level. Members are encouraged to bring their own equipment to gain hands-on experience in setup and/or maintenance.


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Meeting Music SIG
SIG Music
Email
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/music-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s)
Description The Music SIG is for members who like to make or listen to music. Bring along your creations, questions and problems. Visitors are always welcome.


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Meeting North East and Android SIG
SIG North East and Android
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/north-east-android-sig/
Location Hawdon Street Community Hall, 80 Hawdon Street
Heidelberg       Melway:32.A4
Convener(s) Colin Lampshire – 9857 5372 or 0413 640 408 – [email protected]
Kelvin Cording – 9438 1047
Description The North East Android Special Interest Group provides the opportunity for members to learn how the new rapidly emerging Android Operating System (OS) can be used to operate, control, and maintain applications (APPS) , on compatible mobile devices such as computer tablets and smartphones. All aspects of both hardware and software are considered with a learning experience based on friendly discussions, presentations, and demonstrations to suit both novice and experienced computer users.


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Meeting North East Genealogy SIG
SIG North East Genealogy
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/north-east-genealogy-sig/
Location Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Ivanhoe
Convener(s) Lynn. Hammet – [email protected]
Description Now recognized as an important support for members helping members with genealogy and computer skills. A good social atmosphere supported by excellent facilities.


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Meeting Northern Suburbs Linux SIG
SIG Northern Suburbs Linux
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/northern-suburbs-linux-sig/
Location Community Meeting Room, Watsonia Library, 4 Ibbotson St
Watsonia       Melway:20.E4
Convener(s) David Hatton
Nick Vespo
Description The Northern Suburbs Linux SIG provides a focus for members living in the northern suburbs who are interested in learning more about using Linux in day-to-day computing tasks. Meeting topics are influenced by the regular attendees; beginners and visitors are most welcome. For SIG news and last minute updates please see our Web pages.


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Meeting Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin SIG
SIG Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin
Email [email protected]
Webpage https://raspberrypisig.github.io/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Mohan Gupta – 0416-589-547
Rob Brown – 0419 285 806
Description The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, popular, credit-card-size computer which suits projects. The SIG will assist members to learn applications for the Raspberry Pi, including the hardware and peripherals, its operating system Linux (inc. Raspbian), the main supported languages inc. Python, and software. Beginners, intermediate and advanced. There will be informal do-it-yourself projects, individual or in small informal groups. Some members will take part in computer games on the Pi, e.g. the free ‘lite’ Minecraft.


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Meeting Science & Tech Projects Group
SIG Science & Tech Projects
Email [email protected]
Webpage https://melcc.org.au/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Stephen Zuluaga
Dani Martin
Description Technology projects and activities, inc. Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers, electronics, mechanics . . .


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Meeting Sunbury Daytime SIG — New Users
SIG Sunbury Daytime
Subgroup New Users
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club
Location Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street
Sunbury       Melway:382.E4
Convener(s) Kevin Hale – 9740 5786
Description New users, but everyone welcome.


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Meeting Sunbury Daytime SIG — Advanced
SIG Sunbury Daytime
Subgroup Advanced
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club
Location Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street
Sunbury       Melway:382.E4
Convener(s) Kevin Hale – 9740 5786
Description Advanced users, but everyone welcome.


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Meeting Sunbury Daytime SIG — Main Meeting
SIG Sunbury Daytime
Subgroup Main Meeting
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club
Location Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street
Sunbury       Melway:382.E4
Convener(s) Kevin Hale – 9740 5786
Description Demos, presentations etc.


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Meeting Sunbury Daytime SIG — Maintenance & Linux
SIG Sunbury Daytime
Subgroup Maintenance & Linux
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club
Location Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street
Sunbury       Melway:382.E4
Convener(s) Kevin Hale – 9740 5786
Description Problems discussed, sometimes solved. Linux – a new experience. A meeting is also held on the fifth Thursday of the month, when there is one.


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Meeting Video Production – Pinnacle SIG
SIG Video Production – Pinnacle  (Currently in recess. Contact convenor for details)
Email
Webpage https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/video-production-pinnacle-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Tony Pickup – 9878 0706 – [email protected]
Description Pinnacle Studio (from Corel) – this Special Interest Group meets in a social atmosphere and covers several generations of the Pinnacle video editing software.


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Meeting Video Production – Sony SIG
SIG Video Production – Sony
Email
Webpage https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/video-production-sony-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Roger Wragg – [email protected]
Description This Special Interest Group specialises in video editing and production using all SONY products, including VEGAS with both the Platinum and Pro versions. We cater for all members from beginners to advanced and work with all video formats from standard definition (SD) up to full high definition (HD) using both tape, DVD, and solid-state video cameras.
The following topics may be covered at meetings: Sound track production using Sony Cinescore Voice over recording using both Vegas and Sound Forge Basic picture composition Lighting for video Working with Sony DVD Architect to produce both DVDs and blu-ray discs. Upon request, we can look at the conversion of 8mm movie film to a digital format using the groups special conversion equipment.


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Meeting WAFFLE (Wine & Fine Food Lovers’ Event) SIG
SIG WAFFLE (Wine & Fine Food Lovers’ Event)
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/waffle-sig/
Location Fong’s Chinese Restaurant, 725 Centre Rd (cnr Francesco St)
Bentleigh East       Melway:77.J1
Convener(s) Phil Lew – 0418 567 019
Tom Rado – 0407 955 747 – [email protected]
Description BYO and licensed. Budget supper get-together. Patrons are welcome even if only for coffee. How-to-get-there sketch maps are available at the Monthly Meeting.


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Meeting Website Design SIG — Tutorials
SIG Website Design
Subgroup Tutorials
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/website-design-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Fleur Stephens – 0407 330 963
Description The aim of the Web Site Design SIG is to help members build and manage their own web sites. So if you are creating, managing or designing a web site and need some help, Drop in. Visitors welcome. The tutorials portion of the Web Site Design SIG is a hands on website creating session. Attendees are asked to vote on the next sessions topic.
2pm-4pm Tutorials. 4pm-6pm Troubleshooting


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Meeting Website Design SIG — Troubleshooting
SIG Website Design
Subgroup Troubleshooting
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/website-design-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) Fleur Stephens – 0407 330 963
Description The aim of the Web Site Design SIG is to help members build and manage their own web sites. So if you are creating, managing or designing a web site and need some help, Drop in. Visitors welcome.
2pm-4pm Tutorials. 4pm-6pm Troubleshooting


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Meeting Windows Plus SIG
SIG Windows Plus
Email [email protected]
Webpage http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/windows-plus-sig/
Location Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd
Moorabbin       Melway:78.D8
Convener(s) John Swale – 0417 530 766
Barry Stone


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  SIG-List      (SIG Meetings & Contact Details)

Updated: 13-Apr-2021 – 23:05   — See calendar for meeting date and times: https://www.melbpc.org.au/event-calendar/
CORONA VIRUS: Many PHYSICAL meetings are replaced by ONLINE meetings, and others are cancelled. These changes are NOT shown on this webpage.  Refer to Event details via calendar.
Meeting changes (online-replacements and cancellations) are shown at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/about/recent-changes/
— and are also shown in Latest Monthly Calendars at top-left of page in ‘Quick Links’ on the homepage at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/
Amendments: Please advise changes/corrections to:   [email protected]