NEWS AND EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2012

 

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Hello CMUG Friends!

GENERAL INFORMATION

2012 Membership Form. If you'd like to join or renew your CMUG membership, please download and print a copy of our 2012 Membership Form (PDF format), fill it out, and submit with your check to CMUG, P.O. Box 1254, Hernando, FL 34442-1254. If you'd like to come to one of our meetings or labs, just bring the form and a check with you. We're always happy to see new faces!

2011-2012 Educational Survey Form. The information from the On-Line Interactive Survey was tabulated and results presented at the September club meeting. Based on these results, we can now offer the courses most requested by CMUG members. Thanks to all who participated.

CMUG By-Laws. After a long period of waiting for the statement and State recognition that CMUG is a non-profit tax free organization, we have revamped the CMUG By-Laws. A committee presented / recommended a set of changes and the BOD acted on those and fine-tuned the By-Laws so they reflect the way CMUG now operates. These by-laws were approved at the September 2010 meeting.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs). CALLING ALL BEGINNERS! Carolyn Herrin (VP Education and beginner computer user!) has organized a group for beginners to help each other become more proficient in the operating system and navigating around the desktop, etc. We can expand our need lists as we master different areas. If you are interested, contact Carolyn at cmuged@gmail.com. Bring your computer and a notebook so we can talk about each of our needs and write down any helpful hints that fall into our laps. Don't worry if you can't make a SIG group. Just stay in touch for future meeting times/locations as these may change. We also have an iPhone, iPod, iPad SIG. See below for more information.

My Mac Cheat Sheet. Whether your Mac asks you for certain information or you're seeking help from Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), there may come a time when you need to have your various passwords, dial-up numbers, mail server addresses, email addresses, hardware specifications, serial number, and other information handy. And then you discover that you've either forgotten or misplaced this information. If you forget it, don't sweat it -- pull up your Mac Cheat Sheet instead. Apple created this little form (updated June 2010) for you to enter all that easy-to-forget information once, and then stow it safely away should you ever need it. Just download the Information About My Mac Cheatsheet, print it out, fill out the fields with your information, and store it in a safe and secure place. If you prefer to still use the the older version of Apple's Cheatsheet, it's still available through this website by downloading My Mac Cheatsheet.

Monthly CMUG Magazine. The first issue of our CMUG magazine is available online to the general public as a 2.7 MB PDF document suitable for reading, downloading or printing. Jo Foster volunteered to set it up for publication online, and we thank her for all her work. If you have suggestions for Jo, just e-mail her at ohanajo@embarqmail.com AND be nice. This sample first issue is available to the general public, but a slightly different version of this first issue and all future issues will be available to MEMBERS ONLY in the password-protected Message Board area.

Word of Caution: If there are storms threatening, disconnect your computer from your internet connection or phone line, or unplug it entirely. Also, everyone should have a good surge protector, just in case (not the $10 variety you get at the hardware store). They are available through Bright House Networks and Progress Energy. A good surge protector (Panamax variety) is available online at http://www.panamax.com.

Phony Emails and Scams. If you have a question about an email you receive that sounds like it could be a hoax, please don't pass it on. We all get enough junk email! To check these out, go to:

Message Board. Please use the Message Board if you have questions or problems relating to anything Mac. Be sure to check out our new Member Mentors page. Contact Curt Herrin for user name and password to gain access.

Questions or Issues? Contact Bill Dean via email at bjdean@embarqmail.com, phone 527-8405 with technical questions or issues.


CLASSES, LABS, WORKSHOPS, AND MEETINGS

Like to plan ahead? Now you can. Our 2012 Calendar for Classes, Meetings, Labs and Workshops is available for your viewing. Hope this helps so we might see more of you this year.

All activities are now held at College of Central Florida Citrus Campus (CF) (formerly called Central Florida Community College (CFCC)), Building C4, in Lecanto. If you need directions to CF, please see Map of CF Citrus Campus.


2012 CMUG Calendar

Classes

Thursday, February 16, 1-5 p.m., Apple and iPad Literacy Review Class by Bill Dean and Curt Herrin at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Room C103.
At this review class, Apple Literacy with Bill Dean will be first from 1-3 p.m., and iPad Literacy with Curt Herrin will be from 3-5 p.m.

This review class is FREE to those who attended the January Apple Literacy and iPad Literacy classes. Please bring your computer if possible, since hands-on is always better for learning, and come earlier to set it up. Please do not bring homemade refreshments as they are not allowed at the University. Only store-bought or catered foods permitted (health and insurance issue).

Sign up early as classes are limited to the size of the classroom capacity. Please specify in the email as to which class you will attend. To sign up, e-mail Carolyn Moss at ckmoss@tampabay.rr.com. Also, applications for membership are available at the classes.

Monday, February 27, 1-5 p.m., Introduction to iMovie 11 Class by Laurie "Spielberg" Martin at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Room C103.
Learn how to import your movies, work with Events and Projects, edit and enhance your movies, create Titles, Trailers and learn all about the different Video file formats. Learn how to add Themes, Photos and Music to your movie. You may bring your video cameras and Projects if you wish, but are not necessary ----- cut ----- ACTION!!

Instruction beings at 1:00 p.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m. The cost is $10 for single members, $15 for family membership, or $20 for any interested non-member. Please bring your computer if possible, since hands-on is always better for learning, and come earlier to set it up. Please do not bring homemade refreshments as they are not allowed at the University. Only store-bought or catered foods permitted (health and insurance issue).

Sign up early as classes are limited to the size of the classroom capacity. Please specify in the email as to which class you will attend. To sign up, e-mail Carolyn Moss at ckmoss@tampabay.rr.com. Also, applications for membership are available at the classes.

Tuesday, February 28, 6-9 p.m., Address Book / Mail in Snow Leopard by Curt Herrin at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Room C103.
Apple's Mail and Address Book will be covered in this class. Like Campbells soup and sandwich, you can't use one without the other. Sort of. You will learn how to set up your Address Book and modify the fields to fit your needs, and learn to create "Groups" and send e-mails to Groups. In Mail, you will be introduced to setting up new e-mail accounts and setting up the e-mail's fonts, size and color. You will also learn how to make "Signatures" for specific e-mails. No class on mail would be complete unless you learned how to attach photos and save photos sent to you. A must when the grandkids photos start showing up. We will do this as well. Hope to see you there.

Unfortunately this class WILL NOT cover the Address Book and Mail in "Lion."

Instruction beings at 6:00 p.m. and will run until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 for single members, $15 for family membership, or $20 for any interested non-member. Please bring your computer if possible, since hands-on is always better for learning, and come earlier to set it up. Please do not bring homemade refreshments as they are not allowed at the University. Only store-bought or catered foods permitted (health and insurance issue).

Sign up early as classes are limited to the size of the classroom capacity. Please specify in the email as to which class you will attend. To sign up, e-mail Carolyn Moss at ckmoss@tampabay.rr.com. Also, applications for membership are available at the classes.

Lab/Tuneup

Thursday, February 23, 1-5 p.m., Lab/Tuneup at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Room 103.
The lab/tuneup will be on Monday at CF Lecanto Campus, Building C4, Room 103 Bring your computer for tune-up, correction of problems or for one-on-one instruction in Mac applications. Make sure that you bring all the necessary hardware to run your computer. The mouse and cables are frequently forgotten.

Sign up with John Engberg at mrbyte@earthlink.net.

Meetings

Friday, February 24, 5:30-9:00pm, CMUG's Annual Social at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Conference Room.
There is still time to register for our Annual Social, but only until February 17th. We're going to have a great time, and great food catered by Chef's of Napoli, so don't be the one who misses this event. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME FOR THE ANNUAL SOCIAL!

Regular meetings are held at the CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, and start at 6:30 p.m. with an informal Question and Answer session, followed by a brief business session and the evening's program starting at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact Alan Wentzell via email at cmugpres@gmail.com.

Workshop

Tuesday, February 28, 1-5 p.m., Workshop at CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Room 103.
The Workshop will be held on Tuesday at CF, Building C4, Room 103. Come for instruction, minor tune-up, class follow-up when possible, or software and hardware problems. Bring your computer and make sure that you bring all the necessary hardware to run your computer. The mouse and cables are frequently forgotten.

If you would like to request a specific topic you wish covered, contact Bill Dean via email at bjdean@embarqmail.com or phone at 527-8405 for questions about the Workshop.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

CF Citrus Campus, Building C4, Classroom 103.
The review classroom will be used for any SIG which wishes to meet, so get your request in to Carolyn Moss as to what special interest group you wish to have meet and work through problems and learn together. Libby Wentzell will send out reminders later this month as to which groups will be meeting and class reminders as well.

Be Advised all SIG Participants. There will be an assigned moderator to keep everyone on track so all can learn and participate. Please be respectful of the moderators and direct all questions, concerns, and neat findings to him or her so he/she can have the information to share with everyone.

Upcoming Classes for 2012


CMUG SERVICES

If you need directions to College of Central Florida (CF) (formerly called Central Florida Community College (CFCC)), please See the Map of CF Citrus Campus.

Afternoon Classes Evening Classes Workshop Meetings Lab/Tuneup Monthly Online Magazine at cmugonline.com, Message Board House Calls

COMPUTER ITEMS FOR SALE

We have a page for members to buy and sell used computers, peripherals, and software. Email Jan Fredrickson if you have an item(s) to sell. Include description, sale price and your email address so that potential buyers can contact you.

DISCOUNTED SOFTWARE

CMUG President Alan Wentzell found some good discounted software for members of Mac User Groups. Deals on assorted new, used, and refurbished iPods, plus Apple products such as Panther sold at dealer cost. Instant rebates, free printers, free RAM, and free UPS freight on all orders. Vendor discount codes are available in the Password Protected area of the website. Check out the MUG store here!! If you need the password for the User Group Store, contact our MUG Ambassador Pat Purcell.