Category: Meeting Notices

Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday August 18, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

I hope everyone continues to enjoy their Summer. It’s coming to a close, as I am sitting here away from our home helping my daughter (whom some of you know as the “The Cookie Lady” from recent fests) move into her college dorm to start Fall classes. I hope you wring as much as you can from these last few weeks, but save a bit of time to enjoy your CoCo and drop by our monthly meeting to catch up on club efforts.

This month, Grant Leighty will provide an update on planning for the 2023 CoCoFEST!. As shared previously, we’ve switched to a new venue, and the 2023 contract has been signed with confirmed dates. The room block should be open soon, for those who like to get things done early!

At our recent Board of Directors, we discussed moving our monthly meeting date to the first Thursday of the month. A number of folks have conflicts with the third Thursday, and this may alleviate the issue. I’m aware there’s no perfect date, and we’re interested in comments from those who might have issues with the first Thursday of every month.

Finally, I wanted to note that September is the time we open the floor for nominations for club officers (President/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer). We will then vote after nominations and announce the 2022-23 officer slate in October 2022.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months, for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces. John Mark Mobley will open the time with information on nanoscale vacuum-channel transistors for those who are interested.

Meeting Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BsAN61RhNA-dYAGnPEMxEkaQO3sB3uaM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true

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For those unable to join us on Zoom or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday July 21, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

Like CoCo clockwork (note to self, need to see if there’s a giant clock program for the CoCo…), our meeting time approaches. I was so busy enjoying the recent Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, GA, I am late getting this note out. But, I trust everyone already knew. Regardless, though it’s the slow season for us, we’re always happy to come together and talk CoCo.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months, for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18jQs_4P60ybrOtnJyQoBzE1zaz-XZF-W/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
Passcode: GCCC

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Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
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Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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For those unable to join us on Zoom or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday June 16, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

Note new videoconferencing links below!

I would like to once again thank all of the attendees (physical and virtual), exhibitors, vendors, presenters, and staff who helped make the 2022 Glenside “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! a success. I heard some folks exclaim it was the most fun fest they’ve attended in a long time, which is heartening. I’d also like to give a shot out to Jason Timmons, our auctioneer (and VFC-Midwest organizer) as well as Michael Lee (VCF-Midwest organizer), who both graciously allowed the use of VCF-Midwest items like power strips and audio video equipment to help put on our show.

Even though it is still early, there’s no better time to start planning the 2023 event. Especially right now, when memories are still fresh, we’d love to take some time before, during or after our June business meeting to gather both comments and concerns in order to bring everyone improvements next year.

We’ve heard mainly room concerns (one time and re-occurring security key system issues, as well as A/C issues), with more praise given to the conference venue (dance floor issues notwithstanding). As some are aware, the hotel management changed a mere 2 weeks prior to our event, which no doubt played a role. In any event, we can’t fix what we don’t know about, and we can’t ensure the positives are kept unless folks let us know. So, please feel free to send any of the officers your thoughts, come to this month’s discussion and offer your perspective, or catch one of us after the meeting.

I know Summer is imminent, which means potentially less time to enjoy your classic computing hobby. Still, while you grab some sun and/or travel this season, I hope you stay plugged in and up to date on the hobby as well as find a few minutes to play a new game or two (Paul Shoemaker just released “Ghost Rush” in the past few days, to get you started, and I know Nick Marentes has just finished a few.)

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months, for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda: (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18NOTXjfD2yo9nZq-sFLcyDYWTzVE2Fw0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

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Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
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Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
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Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJEqdequqTktE9Fc96ZBSO9gTu-SU3koRhjz/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCtqTkpHNOXtxCCRowMB4job-7wtnpaj_p7n0azOQJgTVrxAvcPAYcsG9fi

For those unable to join us on Zoom or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday April 21, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

Note new videoconferencing links below!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank in advance all of the folks who are working diligently to prepare for our our upcoming CoCoFEST! event. As a past attendee, it can be easy to take for granted all of the hard work folks put in to ensure the fest happens and happens well.

There’s been multiple committee meetings, the most recent discussing things as varied as:

  • Door prize tickets (make sure you stop by the admission booth to get your ticket!)
  • Auction logistics (last year’s auctioneer Jason Timmons has graciously agreed to run the auction again this year)
  • Attendee badges (Salvador Garcia’s design includes space for two lines of text, a name and vendor/exhibitor/officer information)
  • Video feeds (we’ll have both an exhibit floor feed and a presentation feed, via our YouTube and Facebook pages)

Obviously, CoCoFEST! Coordinator Grant Leighty has been principal in ensuring all the tasks are identified cand completed, with assists from TandyList maintainer Randy Weaver, Treasurer Eric Canales concerning fest fees, Tony Podraza handling bookkeeping, and Rich Bair supporting admissions. Many thanks to all of them and the remainder of the coordination committee for the work they are doing.

Let’s not forget the host (7!) of speakers for this year’s event. It’s nice to have both a mix of well known and relative newcomers as well a mix of topics that should include something of interest for everyone. I appreciate D. Bruce Moore, John Linville, L. Curtis Boyle, John Strong, CoCo Crew, Paul Thayer, Ken Waters, and Kevin Phillipson taking the time to prepare and present at the show. We could put on a fest without speakers and presentations, but I don’t think it would be nearly as fun or engaging.

Whether it be pre-enjoyed or new, we also appreciate the myriad of products offered by vendors taking time from their busy schedules to man a table or 3. I hope everyone leaves with a new item for the hobby from one of our vendors.

I’ll give a shout out to Jason Timmons for conducting the No Minimum Bid Auction with humor and wit. I think the banter makes the auction even more enjoyable, even for those who successfully keep their bidding hand in their lap.

Finally, thanks to those who will be joining us in less than 4 weeks either in person in Elk Grove or virtually via the Internet. The interest and engagement you provide motivates the planning committee, the speakers, the vendors, and the club to put in the work to make the event happen. Never underestimate how much just enjoying the event means to those who sell, exhibit, speak, or otherwise handle show functions.

This month’s meeting will no doubt focus on the fest. Last minute items to discuss, questions to answer, and any financial details to share. We’d love for you to join. Given our recent registration as a non -profit, we’ve been able to secure some additional discounts on technologies we use to run the club and the fest, which means we’re switching from BlueJeans videoconferencing to Zoom. Note the new link below.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months, for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3K_t-wQq9dI34DoYc5iE5va1ifwKnIm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

To join the Meeting

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Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
Passcode: GCCC

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+13126266799,,95723672795#,,,,478869# US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 957 2367 2795
Passcode: 478869
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adWzcwDPZE

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJEqdequqTktE9Fc96ZBSO9gTu-SU3koRhjz/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCtqTkpHNOXtxCCRowMB4job-7wtnpaj_p7n0azOQJgTVrxAvcPAYcsG9fi

For those unable to join us on Zoom or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday March 17, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by John Mark Mobley

The countdown to the 30th Annual “Last” CoCoFEST! has dipped below 60 days, so if you’re still making plans, don’t wait too much longer. As always, we’d love to have you attend (free this year!), exhibit, and/or sell at the show. For all your CoCoFEST! Information needs, see here: https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest/. During the business meeting, CoCoFEST coordinator Grant Leighty will update us on remaining tables and other preparations.

For some time, we’ve known we need to create and manage a yearly club budget, mainly to ensure everyone knows where funds come from and where they are used. This month, Treasurer Eric Canales will walk us through a first budget pass and open for comments. He’ll also share details on special reduced pricing for things like productivity software and video conferencing available now that we are officially recognized as a non-profit group.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3K_t-wQq9dI34DoYc5iE5va1ifwKnIm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

To join the Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
https://bluejeans.com/111

For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday February 17, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

Are you showing your Color Computer some love on this Valentine’s Day holiday?

Our CocoFEST! Coordinator Grant Leighty is hitting his stride. After previously noting the hotel reservations are open, he and Randy Weaver have prepped and opened admission and table registrations this month. Solicitations for presenters (as I recall, slots are almost full) and donations (any exciting unused CoCo peripherals hiding in your home?) have been made, and Grant’s getting artwork prepped for banners and badges. For all your CoCoFEST! Information needs, see here: https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest/.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3K_t-wQq9dI34DoYc5iE5va1ifwKnIm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

To join the Meeting:
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You can call in: Phone Dial-in
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
https://bluejeans.com/111

For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday January 20, 2022 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

In spite of the challenges 2021 offered, lots of folks “made lemonade from lemons” in the Color Computer community. To all of you, thanks. We can always hope 2022 offers fewer obstacles but retains the great vintage computing output.

2022 begins the planning activities for the 30th Annual Glenside “Last” CoCoFEST!, and the room block is open already. For those looking to share your project or products with a table or 2, registration should be open by end of the month. Grant is also soliciting for presentations for the show, to be held May 14/15, 2022. More details are at https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest-2022/ . As always, we hope to see you there.

This month, we’ll provide an update both on show planning and also the 501c(3) application progress. Let me know if other topics should be discussed.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vyntZx0Jg1gjjlYdhGk02zfIxPt0uJi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Treasurer’s Report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdDhzJgOB6kLdbQ9ZGjVXi_dKKo5X7Oc/view?usp=sharing)

To join the Meeting:
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You can call in: Phone Dial-in
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
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For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday December 16, 2021 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

I hope everyone is gearing up for an awesome CoCo Holiday Season. Have you decided on a new hardware peripheral or a recently released game or utility for your system? If not, as they say, there is still time!

From a club perspective, December represents the calm before the storm. Though efforts have already begun, January will see Grant Leighty (our new CoCoFEST Coordinator) focus his efforts on our 2022 30th Anniversary event. I know Grant is looking for volunteers and ideas, so please go to our show page (https://www.glensideccc.com/cocofest-2022/) to help and offer suggestions. While we have not officially opened the exhibit and speaker reservations, the room block is open for reservations, so consider grabbing a room before the rush!

I know we just completed our 29th anniversary show in November, and the holiday season is upon us, but I’m hoping to schedule another holiday virtual open house before the year ends. Stay tuned for more details. As before, it will be come as you are, where you are, no preparation needed.

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

We have a few business items on the agenda, though I am happy to add items of discussion interest.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vyntZx0Jg1gjjlYdhGk02zfIxPt0uJi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Treasurer’s Report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vBzql0YgW4A7zroxCRRLG6b2-Hw-SH7G/view?usp=sharing)

To join the Meeting:
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You can call in: Phone Dial-in
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
https://bluejeans.com/111

For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday November 18, 2021 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

Our 29th Annual Chicago CoCoFEST! is, as they say, a wrap. I would like to thank everyone who set up exhibits, presented, attended in person, and watched our festivities online. It appears folks had a great time, though no doubt that’s primarily because it was a chance to catch up with others after so many months apart. The show, maybe, was just a means to an end :-). Regardless, it was a successful, productive, fruitful, and financially beneficial event.

All that said, it wiped me out, and I am thus late getting this notice out (I lost a week, it seems). Please join us tomorrow (Thursday, November 18th) evening on BlueJeans for a CoCoFEST! event recap, some attendance and financial statistics, and discussion as we begin planning for the 30th anniversary event (which comes in just 6 months, May 14/15, 2022.)

We will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

We have a few business items on the agenda, though I am happy to add items of discussion interest.

Meeting Agenda (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DRbnOY2j5FIcyhcfuSh9Tp8nti8iYQ00/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Secretary’s Report (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13KAGboE1i-8vU6AKLuW8ivWS7lwM_Wfj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101249560154994960936&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Treasurer’s Report (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cSNZTFXSubZrE8rzzhlguvtDYUjOIH3hKCdtyMg2zaE/edit?usp=sharing)

To join the Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
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For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday October 21, 2021 @ 7:30PM Central

Posted on | by Jim Brain

As we’re less than 3 weeks away from the 29th Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST!, we’re making last minute preparations for the show, and we hope that you are as well. We’re also less than 1 week away from installing our 2021-22 Glenside Color Computer Club officers, and we hope you cast your vote before the polls close at 6:30PM Central on October 21, 2021.

This month, we’re back to our regular meeting time (7:30PM), but we will open the call early at 6:30PM as in previous months for some time to catch up and say hello to new faces.

We have a few business items on the agenda, though I am happy to add items of discussion interest. We’ll leave plenty of time for additional questions and thoughts on the upcoming show.

October Meeting Agenda

To join the Meeting:
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You can call in: Phone Dial-in
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Meeting ID: 889 394 355
Room System: 199.48.152.152 or bjn.vc

Want to test your video connection?
https://bluejeans.com/111

For those unable to join us on BlueJeans or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/290791956162) and our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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