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

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

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.

The April meeting was fun. Join us in May, on Tuesday, May 28th.

Well, another BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is done, and it was a good one.

Computer with peripherals. Credit: Dnikolos on Flickr.

Our next BGAMUG Computer Club meeting is on Tuesday, May 28th.

Guests are always welcome. So stop by!

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.

Some things I have learned lately - - from Betsy, BGAMUG Webmaster 2013

Fun Musings about the BGAMUG Computer Club and more.

Art credit

By E. Sheppard

Hi, all!

This is Betsy, webmaster in the BGAMUG Computer Club.

I saw that the BGAMUG Blog had not been updated for awhile, so I'm going to write today about some things people are talking about online (that I have looked at) are:

People are excited about the new Google Glass that is coming out. What do you all think about these new glasses that Google will be making?

Apple is coming out with a new watch too that you have probably also heard of. Other companies are watching this very closely. I wonder what they will be like.

More and more people are discovering Google+. I know I have been using it lately to find new articles. Some of the people I know from Squidoo are using it for advertising. Others share new tech discoveries there. I have made several groups there, and also have joined others. Some are tech-related, others are writing-related.

People in the BGAMUG Computer Club are using smartphones and are looking forward to learning more about apps that are popular for them. We have already found out about some of them.

Also, we have recently learned more about iTunes too. One thing that happened to me lately is that I was in touch with Apple customer service about my personal iTunes songs I used to have. I say USED to because I have a new Apple ID now.

The tech advisor on the other end of the phone at Apple helped walk me through bringing my old tunes over to my new name. I really like having these songs back. I had almost given up on being able to access them.

It's neat to realize (as many of our members did at our last BGAMUG meeting) that nowadays people have computers inbedded in many products they use. And we don't just have computers anymore. We have smart phones, tablets, and more that act like computers too. So there is a lot to learn about all of these. But I personally think it is worth learning about each new discovery.

I have been using some apps on an iPad and found out that although this item is useful and you can do a lot on it (like checking email and etc.) you can't run huge programs on them because they simply are not made for them.

What things have you learned lately? Share them as a comment or comments here.

Club members and others: if you would like to do a posting here, just let me know.

Have an exciting, great, and fun week, everyone! And thanks for stopping by.

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

Here is our countdown ticker until our next meeting:

Meeting Countdown

You can find out more about the BGAMUG Computer Club at their website and Facebook page.

And you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

A new and fun website design for BGAMUG - - this year sometime!

We are trying out a new website design this year.

One of our most hardworking members, Jeri, is working on it right now.

I think it's good to try out new things and have new designs every so often.

Here is something else new: (new to me!)

Ghost horses...

It's a picture of some horses in the yard of Bashford Manor in Louisville. Bashford Manor is a bed and breakfast there. I recently got to spend some time there.

This house used to have many horses. It doesn't any more. Just statues of them.

Anyway, it's neat to look at new things every so often - - houses, and web sites. So stay tuned!

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

Here is our countdown ticker until our next meeting:

Meeting Countdown

You can find out more about the BGAMUG Computer Club at their website and Facebook page.

And you can download many issues of our fun newsletter here:

BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

The new BGAMUG Computer Club newsletter is out!

Have you read the BGAMUG Computer Club newsletter, BGA-Bytes? Now is your chance.

The new issue (Volume 23, Issue2) is out.

Here are some of the stories in it this time:

A New Windows (about Windows 8)

The Club Kroger report

The Webmaster Corner: Try a new fun program, site, or game

Are We Still A Computer Club? Kind a'-Sorta - Absolutely!

Warning: 81 Apps Accessed My Personal Info Online

Meet the 2013 APCUG Board Advisor for Region 6 (KY, IL, IN and MI)

WOW - What a Value!! SAIL-A-BRATON Caribbean Cruise

February Program "I-Tunes" by Jeri

You can download this issue here.

Later, gators!

And don't forget, our meeting is February 26th at 6:30. See you there!

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

Find out more at the BGAMUG website and Facebook page. 

BGAMUG's ace computer fix-it guy, new programs coming up, more

Just saying - Some club news from Betsy.

Our member, Joe Easterling, does computer work. He doesn't talk about it much, except to do free talks about computer safety, computer tips and tricks, and much more.

You can see his website here:

Western Kentucky Computers

He helps get rid of viruses and spyware, and can back up your files too, plus lots of other things.

Just saying! You may want to keep his site on your Bookmarks just in case. It's always good to have a Tech Guy you can call just in case.

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We had another Officer's meeting this week. We got some neat presents for next year's Christmas Party that will be given out then. (We got a good deal on them). I can't tell what these presents are, because they might be a secret. But they looked neat.

Some things people are going to be hearing about at future BGAMUG Computer Club meetings are iTunes and the iPhone. I use iTunes and really like it.

I changed my iTunes name and ID and am trying to find out how to get my old info. from that. Maybe I'll ask that question at the presentation meeting.

(Also: I am thinking of getting an iPhone - are you?)

Last but not least: The club is working on getting some computers ready for another club.

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Betsyanne
Webmaster for the BGAMUG Computer Club, 2013
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here is our BGAMUG Website - this site also has directions to our meetings.

Also: Join us on Facebook! 

Want to learn more about your computer? Try the BGAMUG Computer Club News

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Hi, all!

If you want to learn more about your computer, you can attend a BGAMUG Computer Club meeting. The next one is Tuesday, February 26th, and guests are welcome.

In the meantime, we have some great BGAMUG Newsletters online to download.

You can access them here:
BGAMUG Newsletters and Forms.

The January 2013 one is there. It features some great articles.

Later!

Photo credit: kodumut on Flickr.

ES
Webmaster, 2012-13
and Volunteer Part-time Scribe
and Website Helper

The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here is our BGAMUG Website - this site also has directions to our meetings.

Also: Join us on Facebook! 

Happy New Year from the BGAMUG Computer Club 2013

From the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

May you have a GREAT year in 2013.

ES
Webmaster, 2012-13
and Volunteer Part-time Scribe
and Website Helper

The BGAMUG Computer Club
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here is our BGAMUG Website

Also: Join us on Facebook!

Upcoming programs and events for the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky for 2012

It's a Cat's Life or Catbook Pro by A. Davey on Flickr.

I got an email from our former President today, reminding me of future events for the BGAMUG Computer Club. Come to a meeting to meet him!

And our newest President too. Guests are always welcome, and might win a prize too! Plus they can learn about their computers there.

BGAMUG Meeting Topics coming up:

This month (July) I will be doing a short presentation on External Backups. (Save those files!) I have some experience LOSING files, so I made it a project to find an online service that helps me keep my files safe. I will talk about my experiences with different programs and which one I like best.

In August, Joe will talk about Windows 8.

In September, Jerry will have a Special Auction. Things we need are "mostly computer or digital related items, but any donated items with a life or usefulness are acceptable." So members and donors, please look around your house for items to bring to the September meeting to raise money for the Club.

I hope you all are having a great week!


E. Sheppard
BGAMUG Webmaster, 2012

PS I want to give a shout out to our great Newsletter Editor, Sharon. She puts up with late submissions, too many emails, and much more. Thanks, Sharon!

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What is a BGAMUG? The Meaning Behind our Name...

BGAMUG Computer Club recently updated its name.

Lots of people already know the BGAMUG Computer Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was started back when Bulletin Boards were in style. It used to be the latest thing, years ago, and helped people connect.

This club is expressly for people who want to learn about their computer. I know I have learned so much at the BGAMUG meetings. I have also had a lot of fun at their events.

Some people don't know that BGAMUG (the original club name) means the Bowling Green Microcomputer User Group.

There are many User Groups in the country, and BGAMUG Computer Club is made up also of computer users from all over.

Do you live in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area? Do you like to learn about your computer? Then the BGAMUG Computer Club may be the club for you.

We love visitors! Come by and see what we are all about. We help people learn about their computers, and learn how to protect their information and find neat things online.

Later!

Betsy Sheppard

Webmaster, The BGAMUG Computer Club 2012

All for now,
Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster, 2012
The BGAMUG Computer Club (website)

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Great ideas from the Officer's Meeting tonight

Hi, all! This is a report from the BGAMUG Computer Club meeting tonight.

Photo by photosteve101 on Flickr. (his blog)

We have some great ideas for presentations for the months coming up at the BGAMUG meetings.

June: Voice Recognition software and how it works (Joe)

July: Windows 8 - what makes it tick (Joe)

August: Backups - including connected hard drive backups, online backups and external services (Ray and Betsy)

We may also have another fun computer-related AUCTION fundraiser too, maybe in September. So get together that computer hardware, computers, games, and other things people would like to bid on.

Think: digital cameras, ipads and ipod accessories, computer cleaners, games for newer computers, mouse pads, screen cleaners, computer books, computer tables, covers, iphones, iphone covers, etc. etc. - - tech and computer-related things - maybe something new you haven't used.

We are ordering NEW Door Prizes for next meeting that people will really like - and they should be there by next meeting, which is June 26th. Members and Guests to Be: put this date on your calendar. 

We also talked about BGA-Bucks (remember those?) and all the places we have met as a club in the past.

It was nice to chat with the other BGAMUG members tonight.

All for now,
Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster, 2012
The BGAMUG Computer Club (website)

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BGAMUG meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 6:30 p.m..

Hi all!

This is Betsy, the BGAMUG Club's Webmaster. This meeting should be very interesting tomorrow. We will be learning about files and folders. Jerry will tell the members and guests how he keeps his computer files organized. His presentation is called Creating, Naming, and Organizing Folders.

Also, it is that time again to elect new officers. Do you want to run for office? There are a few openings for people to run for office this year. This is a good way to meet other members, bounce ideas off each other, and help the club too. You are needed. The club does a lot of good things, and this is your chance to give back and give of yourself.

There are open nominations this meeting, so plan to speak up if you are interested. The meeting is held here:
Place:Bowling Green Technical College, 1845 Loop Street, Building F, Bowling Green, Kentucky. A sign will be posted, and there is plenty of room there.

As usual, guests are very welcome, so if you are thinking of attending, tomorrow is a very good time.

See you there!

Betsy S.
Webmaster
The Bowling Green Microcomputer Users Group
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Here is a map to show you how to get to the meeting at  Bowling Green Technical College.
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