1999 Meeting Announcements and Notes
December 1999 Meeting: Holiday Social
FrontDesk, Inc. provided food, refreshments, and decorations for the group.
The group socialized, had a trivia contest ala Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,
MCed by Michael Stone, and a "Best URL" contest. Several prizes were
given away, including copies of Norton Anti-Virus donated by Estes Park On-Line,
a Gift Certificate from Rocky Mountain Rechargers, and others. The following
links were visited and enjoyed by all:
Michael Stone's Audio Parodies
http://audiopros.com/prod01.htm
Y2K Animation/song
http://www.bigego.com/y2khooray/y2k.swf
Joe Boxer Shorts
http://www.joeboxer.com/
Three Stooges
http://members.tripod.com/TheThreeStooges_3/home.htm
Exploding Whale
http://www.perp.com/whale/video.html
Roadside America's Nutlady
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/nut/
BattleBots
http://www.zdnet.com/zdtv/battlebots/story/0,4602,2317836,00.html
Elfbowling
http://download.cnet.com/downloads/
0-10036-100-1484375.html?tag=st.dl.10001_103_1.lst.titledetail
November 1999 Meeting: Online Banking
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will host an interesting
presentation on the current state of online banking for ordinary consumers at
its regular meeting in the Hondius Room of the Estes Park Public Library on
Tuesday, November 16th, at 7:00 PM.
Ms. Cathy Hinkle, Sales Manager at the Key Bank in Estes Park will
demonstrate Key Bank’s online banking system available to ordinary consumers
through the Internet. Cathy will present a “behind the scenes” background
of Key Bank’s online banking project, a massive Internet undertaking. She
will discuss the online banking features with special attention to the
security aspects of online banking, an issue of considerable concern as we
move into the e-commerce era. Along with the presentation, Cathy will
demonstrate the online features with an actual demo connection to Key Bank’s
system.
Most pundits regard e-commerce as the Next Big Thing. Be sure and attend
this meeting to see how you can take part in the Internet wave.
October 1999 Meeting: The Care and Feeding of Your
Printer
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will
host an interesting presentation on the care and feeding of common computer
printers at its regular meeting in the Hondius Room of the Estes Park Public
Library on Thursday, October 21st, at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Gerry Swank, the Chief Charger of Rocky Mountain
Rechargers, will bring several styles and models of printers to the meeting
and will discuss the features and issues of inkjet printers and laser
printers. He will also discuss the important issue of the types of paper that
can be used for each type of printer and will demonstrate the different
results obtainable from printing on the various paper types.
But wait! There's more! Mr. Swank will also discuss routine
maintenance and cleaning techniques that you should employ to keep your
printer running at peak efficiency. He will also point out common defects and
problems that may occur and will offer tips to recognize and deal with these
problems. The group is invited to bring sample printouts that may represent
potential problems and let Mr. Swank examine and comment on them.
See you there!
September 1999 Meeting: Powerplant Tour
The Estes Park Internet
Computer User Group (EPICUG) will enjoy a special tour of the Estes Park
hydroelectric plant on Tuesday, September 14th, at 5:00 PM.
IMPORTANT: The
group will NOT meet at the library as usual. Instead, the group should meet at
the powerplant at 5:00 for the tour.
The group will be given a special
tour that focuses on the computers, networks, and telecommunications features of
the facility in addition to the electrical generation functions. Further details
on the plant may be obtained by examining the website at http://www.gp.usbr.gov/power/estespwr.htm.
August 1999 Meeting: An Access 97 Quickstart
The Estes Park Internet Computer
User Group (EPICUG) will meet Thursday, August 19th, at 7:00 PM at the Hondius
Room in the Estes Park Public Library. Dennis Minard, a resident of Estes Park
who teaches Access 97 courses at CSU, will enlighten us on the mysteries of
Microsoft’s relational database program known as Access 97. There will be
ample time after the presentation to discuss topics of interest to the audience.
During the presentation, Dennis will
cover some of the more popular Access 97 topics including:
1) Tables: a) Quick review on how to
create them; b) How to build relationships
2) Forms: a) How to build them; b)
How to filter/sort records within them; c) How to imbed things like pictures to
enhance them
3) Reports: a) How to build them; b)
How to edit them; c) How to control page breaks
4) Macros: a) How to build them; b)
How to connect them to command buttons on forms
See you there!
July 1999 Meeting: Newspapers in the Internet Era
The Estes Park
Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will meet Tuesday, July 20th, at 7:00 PM
at the Estes Park Trail Gazette office, 251 Moraine Avenue. The group will
participate in a tour of the newspaper offices to see how computers are used to
prepare a newspaper. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of intranets and
LANs to exchange information within the office and the use of the Internet and
email to exchange information outside of the office.
Important
Note: The meeting will NOT start at the library as usual. Instead,
we will assemble at the newspaper office for the tour. After the tour, the
group will reconvene at the Hondius Room in the Estes Park Public Library. At
the library, we will be reviewing an important survey form that will guide
Dennis Minard’s presentation on Access 97 during the upcoming August
meeting.
June '99 Meeting: Shortcuts to Productivity
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will
meet Thursday, June 17th, at 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes
Park Public Library.
Mike Molloy, EPICUG president, local resident, and owner of
Mountain Data Systems, will talk about "Shortcuts to Productivity" a
presentation and demonstration on how to use various techniques and tools to
speed up common computer tasks. He will also talk about keyboard and mouse
shortcuts in various applications and built-in and add-on utilities and macros
to automate tasks in applications.
Mike has been using computers since 1972 and describes
himself as "lazy" which explains why he's always looking for an
easier/faster way to get work done. In his consulting business, Mike uses and
recommends a variety of tools and utilities to enhance productivity in web and
desktop publishing, systems and application development, and small business
operation.
Discussion topics will include: What's a shortcut (small
arrow pointer on icon); Add shortcuts to Startup folder; Add shortcuts to
desktop; Changing a shortcut with properties; Shortcuts to disks/folders on
desktop; Assigning hotkeys to shortcuts; Use Start|Documents for recently used
docs; Use recent doc list; Keyboard shortcuts (and Windows key); Mouse right
click, Alt-Enter; MS Office Shortcut Bar; Software Designs Toolbar;
AutoCorrect features in Word; Macros; templates and text boilerplate;
Stationary and shortcuts; RoboType; Winkey (extends Windows key); QuicKey;
Timesavers in IE5 (autocompletion, password memory); URL shortcuts (bookmarks,
desktop); Right-Click print document; Find doc and double click to open, and
more as time permits.
May '99 Meeting: The Town of Estes Park’s
Experiences with Y2K (so far)
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will
meet Tuesday, May 18th, at 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes
Park Public Library. We are pleased to have Randy Repola, Assistant Town
Administrator, who will discuss the technical aspects of the Y2K eradication
program now being undertaken by Estes Park. The talk will focus on the
technical lessons learned and some of the approaches the town has undertaken
as they prepare for the Millennium.
After the presentation, Mr. Repola will join the group in
discussing ideas being offered by the EPICUG group for a plan to help Estes
Park citizens check out their own computers for Y2K problems. The Y2K checkout
plan is being formulated now. Further announcements regarding the checkout
plan will be forthcoming during the summer.
You can join the non-profit EPICUG,
Inc. for only $12 a year, so bring your dues or checkbook to the meeting! As
always, non-members are welcome!
April '99 Meeting: What, me worry?
Y2K and the End of the 20th Century (part II)
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will
meet Tuesday, April 27th 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes
Park Public Library. This month we will continue to discuss Y2K. Bring
your questions, concerns, and knowledge as we expose the Y2K issue for what it
really is and what it will mean to you. Do you need to worry?
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group, Inc. will elect
new officers and vote on Don Widrig's Proposed
Bylaws which will amend our current bylaws Tuesday,
April 27th 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes Park
Public Library.
This notice has been posted on the web site and sent to the
EPICUG Mailing List 4/15/1999.
March ’99 Meeting: What, me worry?
Y2K and the End of the 20th Century (part 1)
The Estes Park Internet Computer User Group (EPICUG) will
meet Thursday, March 18th 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes
Park Public Library. This month we will discuss Y2K. Bring your questions,
concerns, and knowledge as we expose the Y2K issue for what it really is and
what it will mean to you. Do you need to worry?
You can join the non-profit EPICUG, Inc. for only $12 a
year, so bring your dues or checkbook to the meeting! As always, non-members
are welcome!
Links visited during the meeting:
