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SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN WASHINGTON

The Fishers are enjoying warm weather and flowers this week in Wenatchee. We have been able to work outside and the grass is begging to be cut. We have prim roses blooming and tulips are putting their heads out to see if it is time to grow. Ruth has been working again at the hospital in the library all week, has several other weeks scheduled in the coming months, not any regular schedule, just as they call. We have been putting finishing touches on our remodeling projects for the winter. Still need to do some minor projects and then we can play all summer. Don’t we wish! If you remember during the 2008-2009 season Ruth gave a demonstration on using www.Craigslist.com at one of the Wednesday meetings. How many of you went home last summer and actually used it? We put several items on our local craigslist 2 weeks ago and sold our 17’ fishing boat with motor and trailer and Mel’s 650 Honda motorcycle. It was nice to be able to make a deposit in the bank for items that we have not used much in the past 5 years. Have a few more items to sell, but just a reminder to all of you, give the web site a try. We use our cell phone number so that we don’t get bothered on our home phone. You also can do a blind email account if you would rather.
We were sad to hear of Mary Moore passing away this past month. She was such a dear lady who had lived across the street from us with Bob and their dog. Mel took her Ming Tree classes and her coffee pot was always on for anyone stopping in to say hello. Mel is doing much better with his back, it has been almost 6 months since surgery and just getting him to remember to not lift anything heavy anymore is a challenge. He is concerned about lifting his small motor on our small fishing boat, but there are always some guy loading his boat next to us that we can ask to help. The ice is still about 12 inches deep in one of our local fishing ponds that we like to fish, but with the weather warming up, it will soon be boat ready. We can see snow all about us on the hills, we live in a valley and they are still skiing daily on the mountain 13 miles from our home, we can see the lights for their night skiing.
Well, it is March and many of you are thinking of heading away from Arizona in the next few weeks. May God grant you traveling mercies and we are hoping to see you all again next November. Ruth’s parents are still presenting a challenge, they insist on living on their own as yet, so that requires Ruth to be at their home about 3 times a week. If other arrangements can be made for them prior to November, we shall return to Rock Shadows.
Have a great summer and enjoy the balance of your winter stay. In reading the newsletters, looks like we have a good slate of officers in the computer club and was nice to see some new instructors and classes offered again this past season. Keep up the good work.
MEL AND RUTH FISHER

Business meeting minutes of the RockComp computer club for Wednesday, March 03, 2010

The business meeting of the Rock Comp computer club was called to order by the President, Dale Clark on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:30am. Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The attendance sheet was passed around for everyone to sign in. We had 39 members present.
Officers present: Dale Clark, Winston Heogh, Dale Fosjord. Absent: Carol Hayden. Trustees present: Chuck Rickard and Jim Lettenmaier. Absent: Irv Swanson.
Reading of the last business meeting was deferred because of the absence of the Secretary, Carol Hayden.
Treasurer’s report was given by Dale Clark for Dale Fosjord. We have a total $1,041.12 is our banking account as of Feb. 28, 2010. Don? made a motion to accept the report and Chuck Rickard seconded. Motion carried.
Awards and certificates were handed out to 20 instructors, lending hands and volunteer of the season. They were: Jean Frey, Ralph Hattery, Carol Hattery, Carol Hayden, Barbara Hocking, Jim Lettenmaier, Gene Lingenfelter, Pat Mueller, Hugh Neideffer, Diane Puukila, Geneva Seitz, Penny Swanson, Don Hamilton and Chuck Rickard. A large applause was given to all.
Jim Lettenmaier reported on the conference that he went to in February. It was very informative and he watched them transfer music from 78 and 45 records via a turntable to the computer and then burn to a DVD. He thought that maybe the club should purchase the software for this in the future. Dale Clark was unable to attend this conference so he did return the $100.00 to the computer club. Jim also talked about the EVACC meeting at Val Vista and commented on their computer labs and the equipment they have available.
Jim Lettenmaier class last Thursday was cancelled as the room was being used. He will set up another date and time for his last class at a later time.
There are two classes still in session for two more weeks. They are Genealogy and Graphics.
Fred Kudym thanked everyone for helping with the clubs pot luck last week. A good time was had by all. He also reminded that we have the 50/50 this coming Monday, March 8th and again needs help to set-up tables, chairs, make coffee and serve and also sell tickets for the 50/50. Volunteers should show up at 8:30am that morning.
The computer lab remains open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9pm.
Chuck Rickard reminded instructors and whoever else has keys to the lab to turn them back to him as he is the key master.
Next business was the proposed changes to the Bylaws. Don Hamilton read the proposed change. This proposed change has been on the web site and also in the parks newsletter also the current bylaw in the newsletter where everyone should have read them. Don Hamilton made a motion to accept the change and Winston Heogh seconded. Dale Clark then asked if there was any discussion regarding this motion. Pat Mueller asked for more of a verification of this bylaw such as does this mean at any meeting does it mean that the officers present and only one paid member constitute a quorum and they can vote on all matters before them and the answer was yes. Other discussion from other members also voiced their concern of this few of members being able to decide motions before the board. After much discussion the motion was voted on and it was defeated 16-13. Two proposals were presented before the membership. One being that the membership present at a business meeting will constitute a quorum. The other being that five members present at a business meeting would constitute a quorum. Both proposals were tabled at this time. These proposals will be carried over to the November 2010/April 2011 season.
Jean Frey commented on the Craft and Art Fair last Sunday. The digital camera class had numerous pictures they had taken and displayed. Thank you Jean for setting up the display and being there to answer questions. She also announced that she would not be teaching the camera class next season.
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and anyone interested in participating for the computer club should meet in the northwest corner of the park where the parade will start at 11am.
Our speaker on March 10th will be Peter Nolan, the owner of SoftQue the oldest full service computer store in the East Valley. They specialize in computer repair including Laptops. They will also give us a presentation of Face book. On March 17th Don Cook will talk to us on GPS devices and March 24 Charyle Calvert of Cartridge World.
Dale Clark asked how many members would be around for the 04-07-2010 business meeting. From the present members present it looked like about 10-12
A motion to adjourn at 10:45 was made by Jean Frey and seconded by Pat Mueller. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Pat Mueller
Acting Secretary

Chuck