Our meeting yesterday, Sep. 2016 - - Unofficial news and updates from Betsy.

Hi, all!

I have some updates from the meeting yesterday. I will post this on our FB page too.

Invitations to the blog...

I am inviting all Members of the BGAMUG Computer Club to this blog today soon. If you are a former member, you may also want to join up. We may put this on the website so it shows up automatically later on.

At the meeting, we voted to NOT vote again on disbanding our group. Why? Because there is a LOT of momentum right now to keep it going. Plus, we love getting together and helping others.

I made a flyer and mini-flyer too. Here is a copy of the mini-flyer:

We will be putting these around town and hopefully getting more members soon. We have some Officer Positions open too. If you want to work on Program, the Newsletter, (John Walker was the Editor for our Sept. Newsletter), be Sgt. at Arms, VP of Protocol, Secretary, help with Membership, be an Officer at Large (#2), or help with any job, just let an Officer know. Or comment below, or send an email to me at lizann 447 at yahoo.com. (no spaces).

Our election is IN NOVEMBER.

Jerry G. and Paula hope to go to Las Vegas for the APCUG Conference next month, October 21023. If you also would like to attend this, go here to check it out: http://apcug2.org/apcug-2016-conference/
 There may be special values and deals for people in the club who want to attend. Let Jerry Gillette know if you would like to go. He may share with you about the Heart Attack Grill and the Bellagio.

The Board meeting for the BGAMUG Computer club is next Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 at Jerry's Restaurant, which is near the Corvette Museum.  All BGAMUG members are invited to attend. If you wish to have something to eat, come at 6:00.

OUR DOOR DOLLARS drawing did not have a winner, so come to next month's meeting and maybe WIN 50 DOLLARS!!

Betsy

Are YOU wanting to be an Officer for the BGAMUG Computer Club?

Hi, all!

You can be a super-hero!

Because.... WE HAVE OFFICER OPENINGS!

We have two openings right now for Officer for the BGAMUG Computer Club.

One opening is Secretary, the other is Newsletter Editor.

Betsy can do both of these for awhile.... and let the other officers who have served a LONG time have a break.

If you are interested in either of these positions, let Betsy or C.G. know.

Thanks!

lizann447@yahoo.com (Elizabeth Sheppard), and
cgoilwell@aol.com (C.G. Haley)

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September’s meeting - HILLVUE CHURCH at 6:30 PM

Be sure to bring a guest if you can for this SPECIAL PRESENTATION on Online Banking. Jonathan McElroy of PNC Bank will be the guest speaker. Use rear entrance for room 301.

Genealogy SIG will meet at 5:45 pm

Jeri recently went to the FGS conference in San Antonio. She has lots of information to share on the state of genealogy. Lots of new records and features on FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com

News for 2014 for the BGAMUG Computer Club

More News for 2014

THIS JUST IN - via Jerry G.

 

"This Spring Semester 2014 . . . beginning on January 28 . . . Linda Todd Phelps will be teaching another Desktop Publishing class. The class will be taught in Tate Page Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoons from 2:20 until 3:40 p.m.  This is a fun class and would be a good learning opportunity for most of our BGAMUG members.

 

We will be using Word 2010 and Windows 7.

For members 65 or over all it will cost is a one-time $40 WKU application fee if they’ve never taken a WKU class and the cost of the textbook which is about $75.

 

Linda will also be teaching two other face-to-face classes in the Spring . . . Keyboarding and Word Processing.

 

If anyone needs help registering, please contact Linda at linda.todd@wku.edu

 

Also, be advised the eboard will be meeting at 5:30 PM, Tuesday 1/7/2014 at our, hopefully, new meeting place, the KY Museum."

 

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We have a new December 2013 BGAMUG Newsletter, BGA-Bytes, for everyone to download from the website that Sharon and Jerry have done, and it looks good. You can download it on the BGAMUG website's Newsletter Archive Page. Just scroll down to find it (it is in the green box.)

In the newsletter, there are some great photos and some news too, plus the usual great, useful articles.

BGAMUG Computer Club has a New Meeting Place!

Our new meeting place is the Kentucky Museum on the WKU Campus.

Look for more news about that after the next Club EBoard Meeting. Jerry will also be working on a map to make it easier to find if you have not been there yet, plus some parking instructions.

Our next meeting (January) is Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 p.m.

 

The BGAMUG Computer Club Christmas Party was fun! The cruise and more.

I had a really good time. 

The present Gift Exchange went well, I thought, we had plenty of presents. I hope we get to do that next year too. We'll see. I may bring more next year, so everyone gets two presents. (IF we do it again).

The centerpieces had BLINKING lights! And the food was really good.

I left early (my apologies) because of the weather and etc. and got to take home a 3-selection Power Strip package as my prize.

Some group members are going on an APCUG Cruise soon! I can't wait to hear about it.

Download our latest newsletter on this page.

An FYI: We do NOT have a meeting in December.

Our next meeting is our January meeting which is on Tuesday, January 28th.

Later, and have a WONDERFUL holiday!

Betsy Sheppard
the BGAMUG Computer Club
BG, KY

November BGAMUG 2013 News, Update on next meeting, and the latest on the Christmas Party, and more!

 







Hello, BGAMUG Members and Friends!

The November Newsletter is done today, and I have posted it to the Archives Page here. Just refresh the page to see it.


Our next meeting is November 26th at 6:30 p.m. The Genealogy SIG meets beforehand, at 5:45.

The location is Building F.

All members are invited to the  
BGAMUG Christmas Party
December 5th - Christ Episcopal Church
BG, KY 6-8 p.m.

Bring 1-3 wrapped gifts for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. (Extras are for people that forget to bring them).

Officers, bring 1-5 gifts. Label for Man, Woman, or Both. Wrap them in pretty packages. Value: $10-15 and up.

Bring a potluck dish or dessert. The Club will furnish the meat, dishes, drinks, and utensils, etc.There will be prizes for best food dishes.

Wear your most festive holiday sweater or vest. You could win a BLUE RIBBON for best attire - male, female, and couples can win.

We will be voting in new officers in November too. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

Thanksgiving at the Trolls by Martha_Chapa95 on Flickr.
 

More about our next meeting and the BGAMUG Christmas Party! Have a great Thanksgiving too!

Here is the latest about the BGAMUG Computer Club's Christmas Party.

Hi again, All!

The BGAMUG Computer Club Board is getting things ready for our Christmas Party.

Here is that info:
BGAMUG Christmas Party
December 5th - Christ Episcopal Church
BG, KY 6-8 p.m.

Bring 1-3 wrapped gifts for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. (Extras are for people that forget to bring them).
Officers, bring 1-5 gifts. Label for Man, Woman, or Both. Wrap them in pretty packages. Value: $10-15 and up.

Bring a potluck dish or dessert. The Club will furnish the meat, dishes, drinks, and utensils, etc.There will be prizes for best food dishes.

Wear your most festive holiday sweater or vest. You could win a BLUE RIBBON for best attire - male, female, and couples can win.

Sharon is planning the event. She is also doing the Event Booklets.

Where we meet for November:

The Club meets this month (November) at Building F, Tuesday November 26th, at the Conference Room. We will be voting in new officers. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

Thanksgiving at the Trolls by Martha_Chapa95 on Flickr.

Getting ready for the Christmas Party! And our next meeting.

 Hi, All!

The BGAMUG Computer Club Board is getting things ready for our Christmas Party. Sharon is planning the event. She is also doing the Event Booklets.

The Club meets this month (November) at Building F, Tuesday November 26th, at the Conference Room. We will be voting in new officers. If you are interested in being an officer, contact Jerry G.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

PS have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster again.

The Newsletter is posted. It has details about the Christmas party on it, plus lots more. Click here to download it.

Our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's (SKYTCC's) Main Campus today, Tuesday, October 22nd.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.

The Genealogy Sig is meeting again that day at 5:45. We will learn more about entering information into FamilySearch.org from census records.

The presentation has been changed this month. Via Jerry, we will be talking about several interesting topics:

One will be about the future of Windows XP, and the other on a new meeting concept called MEETUPS.

 

Attached is a copy of the APCUG Reports of which these topics were taken.

AND we will NOT be voting yet! That is next month (thanks for that info., Jerry!)

But nominations will be taken.

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions that are open:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Ch-Changes - Updated. Our newsletter is posted today too.

 Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster.

The Newsletter is posted. It has details about the Christmas party on it, plus lots more. Click here to download it.

I just got an email today from Jerry G., who sent over the meeting agenda in the October BGAMG News.

Our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's Main Campus on Tuesday, October 22nd.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.

The Genealogy Sig is meeting again that day at 5:45. We will learn more about entering information into FamilySearch.org from census records.

And here is the presentation for this month:

AND we will NOT be voting yet! That is next month (thanks for that info., Jerry!)

But nominations will be taken.

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions that are open:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Ch-Ch-Changes! Our Meeting Room for October 22nd will be Room 119 in Building G

Hi, all!

This is Betsy, your friendly Webmaster.

I just got an email tonight from Jerry G., who informs us that our October meeting room is Building G, Room 119 on KCTCS's Main Campus.

November's meeting place will be back at Building F's Conference Room (again at the Main Campus).

Jerry has sent over a map which shows the way, and also states that Signs and parking assistance will be available. Thanks, Jerry! See you there.

And here is what we will be doing at the meeting. (Taken from the last posting):

Voting for Officers!

If you would like to volunteer to help the club as an Officer, contact Jerry G. He will be glad to hear from you.

His web address is on the Newsletter, which you can download here.

Here are the Officer positions:

President
Vice President of Protocol
Secretary
Vice President of Membership
Treasurer
Vice President of Technology
Historian
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
Program Director
Sergeant at Arms
and Officer at Large (2)

Later, gators!

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

BGAMUG September Auction Meeting September 24 2013 UPDATED

Get ready to have fun at our Auction meeting on Tuesday, September 24th. 

UPDATED - this posting includes a map and meeting instructions.

Last year's auction was so fun. I got some great deals. Our members Paula and Jerry are going to be helping, plus more members.

If you can help, contact Jerry.

Here is the latest news from Jerry G.

"We are pleased to announce our September meeting will be in the BGTC Building F. (Same as last month.)"

 


















"If you are bringing items for the auction, we will be there about 5 PM. 

There will be no Genealogy SIG meeting this month."

Last year we had lots of neat items at the auction. This year we have computer items, a Garmin GPS with accessories, a wireless MP3 headset, a photo printer and a Kindle!

Also from Jerry:  

"...members are asked to bring items to the meeting to be auctioned off as a
BGAMUG Fund Raiser. The items do not have to be computer related, but should be in good functional condition. Items that do not sell will be returned to the member donating them..."

 

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Get ready... it's time for the fun annual BGAMUG Auction!

Get ready to have fun at our Auction meeting on Tuesday, September 24th.

Last year's auction was so fun. I got some great deals. Our members Paula and Jerry are going to be helping, plus more members.

If you can help, contact Jerry.

Here is the latest news from Jerry G.

"We are pleased to announce our September meeting will be in the BGTC Building F. (Same as last month - map)

Enter on the right double doors. There are no steps to climb."

 

If you are bringing items for the auction, we will be there about 5 PM.

 

There will be no Genealogy SIG meeting this month.

Last year we had lots of neat items at the auction. This year we have computer items, a Garmin GPS with accessories, a wireless MP3 headset, a photo printer and a Kindle!

And let Sharon know what you are bringing too (along with Jerry) so they can go into the Newsletter.

From Jerry: "...members are asked to bring items to the meeting to be auctioned off as a
BGAMUG Fund Raiser. The items do not have to be computer related, but should be in good functional condition. Items that do not sell will be returned to the member donating them..."

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Our August meeting was fun. I learned a lot about Computer Shortcuts.

There were some fun tips at the latest BGAMUG Meeting.

YourKeys Font

 I learned how to (much more quickly) access special characters and save time doing work with them. One character I want to use on Facebook is a heart. <3 br="">

There was another group at our (new) meeting place. So we moved back to our OLD building (F) and moved to the right, to a new, bigger room. It is on the same side of the building as our old room, just go to the right all the way down the sidewalk.

Next time, we may be there again. I will post here when I and they find out.

We got some good handouts too. The most fun for me was talking about fonts.

Our Next meeting is our fun Auction, Tuesday, Sept. 24th. Bring quality computer items, good printers, other computer stuff PLUS other useful quality items in good condition to sell for the Club.

The Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Group) was also very interesting. I think I'm learning by osmosis here, and hope to be able to do great things later on with it.

Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Message from Jerry - August 2013 meeting is in Building G, more.

Hi all!

This is Betsy, taking Jerry's message to post on the site for everyone. Our next meeting (August) is on Tuesday, August 27th.

We will be meeting at Building G, Room 119, at the Bowling Green Technical College, Main Campus.

There will be helpful signs and also parking assistance available that day.

Here is the map for this meeting.

Bring a guest! This month's presentation will be about "Keyboarding 1001" by Jerry Gillette. Here is his description:

"During this month’s presentation, we will cover all the keys on the keyboard, even the mysterious ones you have never used. In addition we will cover some speedy and more productive time saving tasks you can accomplish in document creation and navigating the PC screen by using the keyboard more and the mouse less.
To top things off I’ll show you how to insert characters into your emails and documents that
do not appear on the keyboard, like; ¢ ™ ® ° © » ± ……"

So be there or be be unaware! Guests are most welcome.

BGAMUG Officer Meeting is today. Also, next month is a fun auction, more.

Hi, all!

This is Betsy again. I am updating this blog, pending news from tonight's Officer's Meeting.

Did you know that members can attend Officer's (Board) meetings? Tonight we meet at 6:30 p.m. (room is reserved at 6:00) at Mr. Gatti's.

Our fun Auction is coming up in September.

We may meet at the new location this month OR the old location. We will find out about that.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, August 27th. A Genealogy Special Interest Group will meet at 5:45.

The meeting may be in Building H, Room 133.

Or the meeting may be in the older location. (Building F).

Here is the map to the H building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.)

It also shows the other buildings.

 Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

The picnic was fun! I loved the homemade food. Our next meeting... more.

Well, our host and hostesses at Diamond W Farms (Gary and Karen Wickliff) certainly outdid themselves for the BGAMUG picnic. 

I want to thank them for their terrific hospitality. It was fun to see everyone. We have some pictures to share later on too.

Also, I got to see a beautiful horse, and a redecorated hanger area there.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, August 27th. A Genealogy Special Interest Group will meet at 5:45.

The meeting may be in Building H, Room 133.

Or the meeting may be in the older location. (Building F).

Here is the map to the H building: (Thanks for this, Jerry.)

It also shows the other buildings.

 Guests are always welcome at BGAMUG meetings.

See you there!

Join us on Facebook!

Download our Latest Newsletter here.

And you can check out our BGAMUG Computer Blog here.

Betsy S.
Webmaster 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

An FYI Update: BGAMUG Computer Club news for July.

Here is an update for BGAMUG Computer Club members and friends.

Well, that was interesting last month! We had a meeting scheduled, but there was no place to park, as the school was re-doing the parking lot.
So we are waiting to hear about where we will meet next month. I have gotten a few emails and have put some information here.

Right now, we have some meeting ideas which have probably moved a bit.

July, Jeri Steele (Photo Editing in Office 10)

August - Jerry G - Keyboarding 1001

September - Auction (This event is really fun!)

The BGAMUG Board meeting is now July 9th.

I hope everyone's computer is doing fine. :-) 
  
Happy Computing!

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY

PS FYI: The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Hi to all BGAMUG members and readers!

Welcome to the BGAMUG Blog and Page. We are a group of computer users who meet monthly (except Dec.) to learn about our computers. We also help people and groups who have need of computers, but not the money to get them.

Members, please contact Betsy (the webmaster for 2013) to let her know if you have something you would like to talk about on the blog. All members are welcome!

Reminder: Get Sharon an article this week for sure, any members who want to be in the Newsletter.

Next meeting: Jeri Steele will give a presentation on editing pictures in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. This should be good! We also have a Door Prize and Door Dollars!

Again, our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Bring a friend, and join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

We love to have guests. See you there.

Last night's meeting went great. We learned more about CCleaner, plus more.

As a Mac user (for now) I wasn't sure I would get much out of learning more about how to operate Windows computers or getting neat software for it.

But I got to see CCleaner demonstrated up close and personal on the screen, and it looked pretty easy to do. I am considering getting a PC to load Corel on. I miss being able to make interesting logos using Corel.

So I will probably be getting CCleaner (otherwise known as Crap Cleaner) for it.

Here is a link where you can download CCleaner. http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Our Tech guru, Joe Easterling, explained that the free version was very good and useful.

I will add some more info. from the meeting here or on the Newsletter soon.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 25th. Join us!

The BGAMUG Computer Club has a website AND a page on Facebook.  Also, you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here: BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

Thanks for visiting the BGAMUG Computer Club blog.

E. Sheppard
Webmaster, 2013
The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, KY