The April 26th 2011 BGAMUG meeting went great - both the SIG and the regular meeting.

Some highlights from the BGAMUG meeting Tuesday April 26th

We had a great Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Group) meeting. Jeri Steele had a super presentation and shared some websites and tips with all the members including how to organize records, and how to proceed with a genealogy search. We will talk about Worldcat.org (and other things) next meeting, which will be at 5:15 at the meeting place, before the next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24th.

At the regular BGAMUG meeting, Joe Easterling of Western Kentucky Computers talked about User Accounts and how you can set them up, including the differences between different Microsoft operating systems. This can be a handy way to have others use your computer without having them able to finagle too much with it or look at your files and folders (depending on your OS/Operating system.).

The date of June 11th is set aside for the BGAMUG Potluck Picnic. Gary and Karen will host again. BGAMUG members are asked to bring tables and chairs to set up. The time is 12-3. We will be coming at 12 noon, and eating at 1.

April 30th is the Simpson County 4th Annual Earth Day, where BGAMUG helps at the event. BGAMUG will be accepting old electronics and taking them for recycling. Members who want to go to help are to contact Joe, Ray, or Jerry so they can carpool to the event. They are also asked to bring table(s) and chairs. Here is the article online about the event last year.

Photos from last year's Simpson County Earth Day event.

We talked about the sound system some. Members were advised to update their router security too.

Karen wants members to email her with program suggestions. What do YOU want to hear about at a future BGAMUG meeting?

(from Jerry) Filehippo.com - this is a great site for getting updates and program downloads. It is also a great resource for free things.

The next E-Board meeting is May 3rd at the Catfish House on Cumberland Trace.

Kathy Jill reminded us that on May 21st there is a CASA event with vendor booths available. It is a car show event at the Best Western Hotel. Email her if you want a booth.

Neva told us about the next Fountain Square Players play, "Southern Hospitality." She is in it. It plays at the Phoenix theater on Chestnut Street the 19th through the 21st of May, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for students and seniors, and $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children under 12.

All members are urged to bring computer magazines to share next month. They had some this month too, with many Smart Computing magazines there free for the taking.

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Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster
The BGAMUG Computer Club (our website)
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here are a couple of contact emails:

I found some of Betsy's BGAMUG links

Hi, BGAMUG Computer Club fans!

OK - I know I put "I found some of Betsy's BGAMUG links" as my blog title. The reason is that although Betsy is really me, someday other posters may post here too. I think it will make this posting easier to find later on.

I am excited because I found some of my notes that I put online from a former BGAMUG presentation. The presentation was about Buying and Selling Online. Here are those pages, which I posted on my Betsyanne website.

BGAMUG Page One - this page talks checking items for condition, doing research, leaving feedback on the Ebay site, and how long to list an item.

BGAMUG Page Two - this page continues by talking about how to find out what people want to buy, how to screen out unwanted bidders, how to be a trusted seller, how not to spam, and information about ebook selling on Ebay (it is not allowed the way it used to be allowed by instant download). However, there are ways to get around this.

BGAMUG Page Three - more about buying and selling online - PayPal, SquareTrade, mediation, and communications.

BGAMUG Page Four -  how to block a bidder or buyer on Ebay, using Auctiva, Amazon, more hints.

BGAMUG Page Five - About Penny Sellers (on Amazon), ULine, using the nine-digit zip code when mailing, keeping records, other auction sites online, helpful web sites.

I hope you find these pages handy. I hope to update ALL of my pages soon, and have already started doing that. It is a learning curve!

-Betsy

Elizabeth (Betsy) Sheppard
Webmaster
The BGAMUG Club (Bowling Green Area Microcomputer User Group)
Find out more about BGAMUG at their website.

What is coming up at the next two meetings!

Here is some information from the BGAMUG website about the next two meetings. There are some very informative and fun meetings coming up!

April - our meeting this month is on Tuesday, April 26th. It begins at 6:30. Guest are, as always, very welcome. The program will be "Setting up Limited User Accounts". Joe Easterling will be the speaker, and will let us know safe ways of doing this to make web surfing easier and safer too.

May - the May meeting will feature Open Source Software. This meeting will be on Tuesday, May 24th, and will also start at 6:30. Jeri Steele will have many different kinds of Open Source Software to share with the club.

We meet at the Bowling Green Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at 1845 Loop Street, in Building F. Here is a map.

The public is warmly invited to both meetings. I look forward to seeing the members and all the guests too!

Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster
The BGAMUG Computer Club

BGAMUG stands for the Bowling Green Area Microcomputer User's Group.

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See you there!

Just saying... free computer classes in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Hi! This is Betsy, the BGAMUG Computer Club webmaster. Did you know that there are FREE computer classes right here in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

That's right. They are put on by the local library system. Some of the classes I have seen are: Microsoft for Beginners, Excel Intermediate and Beginner, Facebook for Beginners, and Introduction to Mac Word.

You must pre-register for these classes by calling the library where the class is being held. These free computer classes are held at different times, and at different library locations.

You can check my blog for what free computer classes are being held each month. The blog is called Cheap and Free Stuff in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky. I list these classes from other sites I check on each week.

I hope you are having a great week. Remember, the Bowling Green BGAMUG Computer Club meets every month on the 4th Tuesday, except for December, at the Bowling Green Technical College at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are most welcome.

Later!
E. Sheppard
Webmaster
The BGAMUG Computer Club
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