President's Message
by Martin Hanson

November, 2008

Isn't it crazy how time flies? With my busy schedule, school work and family, it seems like just yesterday when we started on our deck and now it is done (for now). It has been a wonderful addition to the house, and we had been out a number of times to eat, make s'mores on the fireplace or have friends over (and make more s'mores). November is here and time to prepare for colder weather. We have been clearing out all the flowerbeds, trimming back the bushes, planting stuff for next year, and I have been working on my indoor to do list for the winter. We have computer maintenance, and upgrades to the interior of the house, etc. I have a few programs to install and play with for future possible demonstrations. If you have been to the store lately, the seasonal shelves are changing over to Christmas stuff. I have even checked out a website that contains information on the deals to be had on "Black Friday", supposedly the busiest shopping day of the year. In these days, saving money is at the forefront of everyone's minds. If anyone sees any computer program bargains, please pass the information on in case anyone else is looking as well.

Last month we had another great meeting, stating with a highly successful swap table. Thanks to all who brought something in and those who took something home with them. I demonstrated a home remodeling program, and an online deck design application. Leo Martinez showed us how to convert a tape (or any analog media) to DVD. Our planned computer diagnostic was postponed to the future. Trudy had some great door prize gifts for our door prize drawing(s).

This month we plan to have Trudy show us a great fun little game called "Azada". Perry will discuss the upcoming years VITA site and how to volunteer. Leo will do a presentation on "Online Christmas Letter", just in time to prepare one for the holidays.

One retraction that must be mentioned, Steve will not be giving any presentation this month. Somehow an inside joke has escalated to an item posted on the agenda. As President I must take responsibility for this and I apologize.

Our next meeting will be at 0900 am 8 November 2008, at the Sump Memorial library. Your friends at the "Friendliest Computer Club in the Omaha Area" will be waiting for you.

Martin Hanson