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Tampa Bay Computer
Society Bulletin

12/13/2009
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Monthly Meeting
This Week!

Tuesday, 6:45 PM at the
Largo Cultural Center!
(map)

Christmas
Extravaganza!

Plus:

Chuck Vroman's Q&A
Session starts at 5:30

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TBCS Christmas Party at
Denny's after the meeting!

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We recycle ALL ink & toner cartridges!
NEW: ALL ink and toner cartridges can now be accepted.  Please bring your cartridges to the Resource Center or to the Cultural Center the night of the monthly meeting.

We also recycle your cell phones & chargers!
We give them to a group that puts them back in circulation as 911 help for seniors (through county services).  If you donate a cell phone, please remember to bring the accompanying charger.  Please put ALL components in a plastic bag to save confusion as to which parts go to which phone.

 

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

This month: Mr. Modem's "Best of the Web"...
and DaLe shoots himself in the foot.
 

Contents

1) General Interest
      Our December meeting takes place THIS Tuesday, December 15th @6:45pm.
      Happenings at the Resource Center
      Care to donate to a good cause?

2) TBCS Classes
      New Classes from BOTH Stan Ashbrook and Jan McNulty!

3) SIG Stuff

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

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1) General Interest

Our December meeting takes place THIS Tuesday, December 15th @6:45pm.
Chuck Vroman goes on at 5:30pm followed by the full meeting at 6:45pm.  We have something special in mind so be sure to join us.  We'll not only learn about technology, but we'll also have some laughs.  We'll adjourn a tad early, and go to Denny's after the meeting for an ad hoc Christmas party.  All are welcome to join us.  We won't be imbibing alcohol, just drinking in the warmth and spirit of our members.

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Happenings at the Resource Center
Lots of activity at our Resource Center.  Conversion of our new office suite begins in earnest this Monday.  Lynne Robertson is purchasing a variety of objects (tables, chairs, whiteboard, etc.).  Kay Bazler is preparing to install the wiring.   Stan Ashbrook is preparing to purchase new projectors.  And we're all hoping that the contractors will get the job done soon so we can start using the new suite.

I am sorry to inform that Stan Ashbrook's wife, Beverly, passed away recently.  Services will be this coming Saturday,  December 19th, at 10am at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Clearwater.  Stan will be at TBCS at both of his SIGs this week as well as at our Tuesday night meeting and get-together afterwards at Denny's.  You may reach Stan via email at bashbro1@tampabay.rr.com.

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Care to donate to a good cause?

For the last 2 years, TBCS members have helped with donations to an ALF (Assisted Living Foundation) in Dunedin.  These people are adults who are mentally challenged.  They don't ask for much, and they are sooo appreciative for what they receive (several of us from TBCS went there last year to watch Santa deliver their gifts).

Bonnie Jones spearheads this drive.  She will end up doing an awesome amount of work to make this event happen.  I realized that it is short notice, but if you can get donations to us either at the Resource Center or at the Largo Cultural Center by THIS Tuesday, December 15th, I know that Bonnie will ensure they have a Merry Christmas over there.  Thank you all for your generosity.

Here's part of a message that was sent to me by one of our members:
 Hi Doc, The ALF list is a heartbreaker.  Out of 39 names 29 ask for a comforter -- that place must be cold.  I am gathering together some items to help out.  Perhaps if you mentioned it earlier next year enough people could get together and go for blankets (if they are still cold).

Here's their wish lists.

Doc

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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:
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:

bulletDec 1, 8, 15, & 22

Photoshop Elements Classes by Stan Ashbrook   NEW
12 hours (3 four-hour sessions) for $60
3 Saturdays starting in January: 1/9, 1/16, & 1/23  9am - 1pm
This is NOT a hands on class.
You MUST register for this class.

This class is on the #1 selling consumer photo-editing software, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, which combines power and simplicity so you can make ordinary photos extraordinary; tell engaging stories in beautiful, personalized creations for print and the web, and easily find and view all your photos.  In addition to learning the new features of Elements 8 you will learn how you can extend the capabilities of Elements with a Photoshop.com Plus membership.  Additional information can be found on:
http://www.computerphoto.org/Pages/classes.html

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Digital Scrapbooking by Jan McNulty
Monday, January 18th,  1-3pm  $10
 NOTE: the date has changed from 11th to the 18th!
This is not a hands-on class.  Please register in advance.

I will show you in detail how you can make your photos tell a story plus look great.  Jan

NOTE: Please do not confuse Jan's Scrapbooking CLASS which costs $10 with her Scrapbooking SIG which is FREE.

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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, December 14, 1-3pm
Internet SIG. Led by Roger Leer
Roger, as always, has an aggressive and eclectic agenda.  Come on out and enjoy.

Monday, December 14, 7-9pm
Photoshop SIG. Led by Stan Ashbrook
Due to some personal issues I won’t have time to prepare for these SIGs as I normally do.  I will have a few tips, but I would like for you to bring your images that you have questions about and would like help in enhancing.  Everyone dig deep and bring questions.  Let’s call this “SIG stump the expert”.   Stan

Tuesday, December 15, 1-3pm
Novice SIG. Led by Bill De Lucia
Bill has returned.  Bring him your computer questions.

Tuesday, December 15, 5:30-6:30pm
Q&A Session. Led by Chuck Vroman
Monthly Meeting at Largo Cultural Center (map)

Tuesday, December 15, 6:45pm
Monthly Meeting at Largo Cultural Center (map)

Wednesday, December 16, 7-9pm
Photoshop Elements SIG. Led by Stan Ashbrook
Due to some personal issues I won’t have time to prepare for these SIGs as I normally do.  I will have a few tips, but I would like for you to bring your images that you have questions about and would like help in enhancing.  Everyone dig deep and bring questions.  Let’s call this “SIG stump the expert”.   Stan

Thursday, December 17, 7-9pm
Genealogy SIG. Led by Howard T. Smith

Friday, December 18, 10am-noon
Computer Chat. Led by Dave Dockery & Chuck Oppermann

Saturday, December 19, 2-4pm
Microsoft Office SIG. Led by Ray Danen

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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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