The meeting began at 1:03 with introductions. Then Mika Pyyhkala gave a demonstration of podcasting. At about 3:20 the business meeting began with a reading of the January 14 minutes, which were approved.
Amy said that at the VIBUG website, you can find minutes with URL'S for products, etc., mentioned in the minutes that the clerk reads at meetings. The survey form is also at the Website, and Steve Dresser was thanked for his work on it.
Next month's demonstration will be on the IRS tax-filing system, and will be presented by Dennis Brady and Steve Dresser. Amy will be in California, so Ted will preside.
Again, Amy reminded members to get dues to Jim Roberts. Announcements included the following:
Amy has compiled a list of tutorials that will be made available on the website and through the mailing list.
There is a new e-mail list to subscribe to if you want to exchange free blindness-related items. Sightexchange-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
The Braille Monitor has a review of accessible GPS Solutions. www.nfb.org/bm/bm06/bm0602/bm060206.htm
Massachusetts Alliance for Visually impaired Students has phone conferences for parents and teachers as well as forums for middle and high school students. www.massblindstudents.org
IRS Alternative Media is testing a digital talking book that contains basic tax information, and they want feedback on its usefulness; Dennis Brady was asked to bring copies to the next VIBUG meeting.
The new Milestone 311 voice recorder/mp3 player is being sold by ILA. http://www.independentliving.com
After computer questions, the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:50 p.m.
Gilbert Busch
VIBUG Clerk