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We held our Annual General Meeting at Cardiff RSL Club on Friday 23 August.
No new nominations for Committee positions were received. All past Committee and Executive were available for re-election. Returning Officer, Marjorie Stanton declared all positions filled for the coming year 2024-2025 without change.
President Barry responded thanking Marjorie for her role as Returning Officer and welcomed the new committee for 2024-25:
President: Barry Keen
Secretary: Wendy Smith
Treasurer: Grahame King
Vice-President: Jackie Lampe
Committee members: Brenton Elsey, Mitzi Gordon, Denise Hayes, Ray Hinton, Carolyn Keane, Sandra Keen, Fred Neal, Margie Olsen, Merv Pope, Carmel Smith, Lindsay Threadgate, Judy Wallace.
Wendy Smith was appointed for another term as Public Officer
Keith Hole was appointed as auditor for 2025
A motion was moved/seconded and passed confirming present Membership fee of $25 and current class fees $5 per 1½ hours and $15 per hour home visit.
Treasurer Grahame reported that as at 30/6/2024 the club had total funds of $32,499.78
On Friday 16th August and under somewhat threatening skies, some 17 members assembled at Fort Scratchley to embark on a Tunnel Tour highlighting the maize of underground tunnels and rooms constructed to enable fortification of Newcastle harbour and immediate coastline. See the full report in the 2024 Social Activities page Click Here
EVENTS TO PUT INTO YOUR DIARY
Emails have been sent out to members for the morning tea.
The regular monthly meeting for the combined Special Interest Groups has been cancelled this Thursday 12th September due to a clash with a special webinar on AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Click here for details. This will be a Zoom webinar you can join from home. Everyone is welcome.
Get Online Week Starts Monday 14th October
The speaker from Newcastle Permanent Bank will present at our Get Online Event on Monday 14th October. Stay tuned.
ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:
- To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
- To enrich their lives.
- To bridge the generation gap.
- To become more self-reliant.
We assist seniors to find ways to benefit themselves and the community through their collective experience and knowledge.
What does ComputerPals Newcastle offer?
Our face-to-face Be Connected classes and much more are run from Club Lambton, Wallsend Library and Hamilton Library. Click here for our venues and times. We are also conducting online ZOOM sessions for other classes (check your email or (better still) you send us an email to enquire what’s on and when and how to get onto the session).
Be Connected – What is it?
Be Connected is an Australia-wide Federal Government initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. There are online learning resources as well as a network of community partners – the Be Connected Network – who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.
Click here for more information on BeConnected.
Click here for the current timetable.
Click here to go to the Be Connected website.
Click here for our class venues and times.
Courses by ComputerPals
Here are some topics you might be interested in learning about:
- Learn about Windows 10 and 11.
- Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
- Take better photos and create your own photobook.
- Learn about internet and email security.
- Special Interest Groups – Digital Photography, Creative Writing and MemoryPals.
Click here for information on ComputerPals Courses.
Click here for ComputerPals course descriptions.
Click here for more information on the special interest groups.
Use the Be Connected website to learn more about the presentation topics and available dates.
eSafety Presentations
Some eSafety Presentations offered in 2024:- Apps for smarter travel
- Useful tips for using your android phone
- Iphone basics
- Technology and your health
- and more…
Looking for something to listen to over the holidays?
Did you know Be Connected has a podcast series?
With 12 episodes you can listen to today, there’s so much to discover over the holidays, including what online scammers don’t want you to know, internet trivia questions and more.
Joining a Zoom session for the First Time?
Don’t worry, we can help you out.
Click here for a rundown on the ‘How to’ by BeConnected.
Click here for a print copy of the instructions.
Contact Us
Email address: contact@computerpals.org.au
Mobile: 0478219220 (please leave a message including your name and phone number)
Venue Addresses
Club Lambton, Lambton Bowling Club, 51 Kaloola Rd, Lambton NSW 2299
Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287
Adamstown Library, 75 Victoria Street, Adamstown NSW 2303
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