Amador Computer Users Group November Meeting

Our General Meeting on Tuesday, November 6th, will feature an entertaining look at some of our member's "Neat Gadgets and Fun Stuff for Christmas". This popular program will give you quick looks at some of the neat and fun gadgets out there that members are using to make life more interesting, productive, "cool" and even to save money. All members are encouraged to bring their own favorite gadgets and share them with the group.

VP Graham Paul will show us how to use Skype, an Internet phone service that allows you to make free long distance calls to other Skype users. The service can also call land and cell phones for a very low fee.

Secretary Richard Kennon will show us how to use a digital camera to shoot those wonderful holiday photos, download them to a computer, and use them. He will also introduce us to PhotoSafe, a great way to safely store photos from your camera while on vacation.

President Barbara Kreiss will show us a Garmin PDA, the iQue M5. Featuring all the programs and features of a Windows Pocket PC, this svelte little item also has a fully functioning GPS or Global Positioning Satellite receiver which can be used with mapping programs. As a special treat, this PDA has been custom programmed by Joran Kreiss to pinpoint the users position on U.S. Geodetic Survey maps and also on aerial photographic survey maps available from the U.S.G.S.

In addition, in the spirit of safe computing, Graham Paul will give us an overview presentation on Symantec's Norton Internet Security Suite software installed on ACUG's new laptop.

ACUG Nominations for officers: Nomination slips will be available

at the membership table so that members may nominate themselves or their friends as candidates for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Program Director, Publicity Director, and Director at Large that make up the Amador Computer Users Group Board of Directors. The Elections for officers will take place in January. One nomination slip will be handed out per membership. Remember, you only get out of a club what you put in! Volunteer, work with some great people, and receive the rewards: personal satisfaction in a job well done. We are also looking for someone interested in the Editor position for the Bytes & Bits next year.

Raffle Prizes

To add to your enjoyment, we will hold our usual Mystery Raffle at the end of the meeting to help fund ACUG's community service efforts. Our Mystery Raffle prizes are announced during the meeting. Prize winners are drawn at the end of the meeting, and you must be present to win.

You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity for some great prizes, while enjoying an evening of user friendly presentations aimed at helping you both use & choose software and hardware. Learn to get more out of your computer! Tickets are $1 each or 10 for $5.

This month's prizes will include:
Norton Internet Security Suite 3 pak: everything you need to secure up to three computer systems in one package. Keep your computers secure and have peace of mind with the latest technology from Symantec! Also, a Norton 360 Security software 3 pak. A $70 each value generously donated by Symantec Corporation. In addition, keep track of your expenses with a handy Keychain Calculator.

Announcing a special Holiday Raffle to be drawn in December: we will be selling tickets for the next three meetings for a Palm m105 Handheld that will be raffled off in December. The winner of this special raffle does not have to be present to win. Don't miss this chance to get your tickets to win a great Palm Handheld, generously donated by Emco High Voltage Corporation of Sutter Creek. Tickets are $5 each.

Wait! There's More!

A special raffle will be held for a delicious dinner for two at the Bonanza Bar & Grill in the historic City of Jackson, donated by the Bonanza Bar & Grill and the Amador Computer Users Group. Take someone to a great Southern-style dinner for the cost of a raffle ticket! Two glasses of wine will be included, certificate useable Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday. Tickets are $5 each.

Wait! There's More!

We hold a name tag raffle each month. Any member who wears their name tag and signs in will have a chance to win a blank CD-R with deluxe case absolutely FREE. Our Attendance/Badge Winner this month might be you!

Wait! There's More!

Bring a friend and get 2 FREE raffle tickets to the Mystery Raffle: one for you and one for your friend! You can't miss this...

Thank you for supporting ACUG!

The public is always welcome to attend our meetings FREE of charge! Tell your friends, bring your neighbors!

Program Schedule and Meeting Notes:

The ACUG Library and Membership table will open for business at 6:45 PM
The meeting starts at 7 PM
The presentations start at 7:15 PM
Please hold your questions until a presentation has finished.
Single presentation evenings end at approximately 9 PM
Double presentation evenings end at approximately 9:30 PM
A 10-15 minute break is held mid-point for refreshments, and raffle ticket sales
Raffles take place approximately 15-20 minutes before the end of the evening. There are at least 3 prizes offered.
You must be present to win.
Vendors may sell product at discounted UG prices at the end of the meeting for those members who are interested. It pays to stay!

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