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Tampa Bay Computer
Society Bulletin

9/6/2009
This document is available online.
Note:  Most hyperlinks will only
appear on the web page.

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The September Bits 'n' Bytes is online:
 http://bnb.tampa-bay.org/

This month, Dale Atchison talks about MailWasher 6, Desktop Fences, and Panda's USB Vaccine...
 

Contents

1) General Interest
      Our Random Acts of Kindness day is this Friday, September 11th
      Do you have questions about technology?
      2010 FACUG Technology Cruise/Conference next February!

2) TBCS Classes

3) SIG Stuff

Maps to our Resource Center & General Meeting:
 http://tampa-bay.org/maps.htm

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1) General Interest

Our Random Acts of Kindness day is this Friday, September 11th

We are opening up our clinic on that day to NON-TBCS members.  If you know someone who needs help with their computer, please encourage them to register and then bring it in.  The registration page, and other items are viewable at our wiki:
http://computer-raok.wikispaces.com

We are interested in donuts, cookies, and fruit early followed by salads, sandwiches, cakes, and casseroles later.  I'm told that if it comes under the general heading of "Food", that we will accept it.

We will supply the sodas and coffee throughout the day.  But if you will help supply any of the above, please send an email to the Club Secretary.

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Do you have questions about technology?
 Several people have requested a place to ask their computer, Internet, etc. questions.  We have created an email list to help you do just that.  If you subscribe to the list, you will receive roughly 2 to 6 emails a day of technology questions and answers.

We have attracted some skilled technical contributors.  We also encourage the participation of the talented people in our community who can be of help to the less skilled among us.  If you would like to sample some tech community spirit, just send an email to:
Moderator @ SWFPCSupport.com with the word "subscribe" in the Subject line.  Don't worry, you can remove yourself at any time.

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2010 FACUG Technology Cruise/Conference next February!
The Florida Association of Computer User Groups (FACUG) is going to hold their next spring conference aboard the Norwegian Sky cruise ship.  We will sail from Miami on Friday, February 26, 2010.  We'll be calling on Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, and we'll return to Miami on Monday, March 1, 2010.

The cruise prices are wonderful: $233.37 per passenger including taxes, fees, and gratuities (in the cheapest cabins), and the conference is only $50 for TBCS members and their spouses.  We'll have presentations, programs, vendors, cruise adventure, and fantastic food and activities.  Please go to:
www.facug.org for details and registration.  We also have a wiki that you may use to get more details, and to meet up with other Cruisers:
http://facug-cruise.wikispaces.com/

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2) TBCS Classes

Phil Sullivan's Hands-On Windows XP Beginner's Classes
Four 2-hour classes on Mondays 9:30-11:30am  $40 (NO make-up)
Since these are hands-on classes, they will be limited to only 6 people.
You MUST register for these in advance (see below).  Minimum class size is 3 students.
Here's Phil's schedule for the rest of the year:
bulletSept 14, 21, 28, & Oct 5
bulletNov 30, Dec 7, 14, & 21

Phil Sullivan's Hands-On Windows Vista Beginner's Classes
Four 2-hour classes on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am  $40 (NO make-up)
Since these are hands-on classes, they will be limited to only 6 people.
You MUST register for these in advance (see below). Minimum class size is 3 students.
Here's Phil's schedule for the rest of the year:

bulletSept 15, 22, 29, & Oct 6
bulletDec 1, 8, 15, & 22

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Classroom Registration
All of our classes meet at our Resource Center in Clearwater.  The full class fee is due at the first session (cash or check please).  All classes come with a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the instruction for any reason.

In order to register for any of the classes (or if you have questions), please send an email to the Club Secretary.

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3) SIG Stuff

Our SIGs (Special Interest Groups) all meet at our Resource Center
(map: http://www.tampa-bay.org/maps.htm).
All of our SIGs are free to our members.

SIGs are a great place to get more personalized attention, and get your questions answered. The following SIGs will meet this week:

Monday, September 7, 6:30-8pm
Computer Q&A SIG. Led by Cathy Benedict
Dark this month, enjoy your holiday!

Tuesday, September 8, 1-3pm
 Novice SIG. Led by Bill De Lucia
Dale Atchison will be leading in Bill's absence.  Dale will answer your computer questions.

Tuesday, September 8, 7-9pm
Web Entrepreneur SIG. Led by Tom Kiehl
Broadcast: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbcs-live

Wednesday, September 9, 10am-noon
Digital Video SIG. Led by Tom Lembke
This SIG will remain dark until Tom returns in the fall.

Wednesday, September 9, 6:30pm
Board of Directors meeting.
Board meetings are open to all our members.
They take place at the Resource Center.
Come on and join us to see what's going on at TBCS.

Thursday, September 10, 1-3pm
Spreadsheet SIG. Led by Bob East
Bob returns!

Thursday, September 10, 7-9pm
Web Design SIG. Led by Jim Cook

Friday, September 11, 10am-noon
No Computer Clinic today!  Random Acts of Kindness instead!

Saturday, September 12, 2-4pm
Broadcast: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/doc's-place-live
New Media SIG.  Led by Dave Dockery

Sunday, September 13, 1-3pm
XO Computer SIG.  Led by Dan Galgano

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See you at the Resource Center!

Doc (Dave Dockery)
President, Tampa Bay Computer Society
www.tampa-bay.org

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