2020 AGM
The AGM scheduled for 18 March was postponed because of the increasing risk from COVID-19. Given that we are now in Lock-down mode for at least 4 weeks it is not possible to physically meet to hold the AGM during April so the Executive Committee has decided to hold one remotely.
The AGM will be held online at 11am on Wednesday 15 April using Zoom, a video conferencing tool that many people are now using.
Like our normal AGM meetings, we ask those wishing to attend the AGM, to register. The free version of Zoom that we will be using is restricted to 100 participants so only those who register will be sent a password to enable them to join the AGM meeting.
To register for the AGM on the 15th April please email me at acheester@gmail.com and I will email you the URL link and password
For those of you who are new to Zoom and want to attend the AGM I have provided information to help you set up Zoom on your device - your computer (Windows/Mac), tablets and Smartphones (Android/iOS)
To prepare a Desktop/laptop (Windows/Mac) and download and install the Zoom Application:
I suggest you use your normal email address when signing up for the free account, but come up with a new password for your new free Zoom account
To prepare your mobile devices do the following
For Android devices go to Play Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
For iPad/iPhone devices go to App Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
To learn how to use Zoom to join a meeting and see how it operates, click the link below to launch a 9 min Youtube video on “How to join a meeting for the 1st time”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E
Note: another limitation is that the meeting time can only run for 40 min, so I will open the Zoom meeting room at 10.45am, but will not start the meeting until 11am.
I will also schedule a 2nd session to start at 11.45am so if we need more time we can use the 2nd session
Allan Chee
Chairman
The AGM scheduled for 18 March was postponed because of the increasing risk from COVID-19. Given that we are now in Lock-down mode for at least 4 weeks it is not possible to physically meet to hold the AGM during April so the Executive Committee has decided to hold one remotely.
The AGM will be held online at 11am on Wednesday 15 April using Zoom, a video conferencing tool that many people are now using.
Like our normal AGM meetings, we ask those wishing to attend the AGM, to register. The free version of Zoom that we will be using is restricted to 100 participants so only those who register will be sent a password to enable them to join the AGM meeting.
To register for the AGM on the 15th April please email me at acheester@gmail.com and I will email you the URL link and password
For those of you who are new to Zoom and want to attend the AGM I have provided information to help you set up Zoom on your device - your computer (Windows/Mac), tablets and Smartphones (Android/iOS)
To prepare a Desktop/laptop (Windows/Mac) and download and install the Zoom Application:
- Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.
- Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.
I suggest you use your normal email address when signing up for the free account, but come up with a new password for your new free Zoom account
To prepare your mobile devices do the following
For Android devices go to Play Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
For iPad/iPhone devices go to App Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
To learn how to use Zoom to join a meeting and see how it operates, click the link below to launch a 9 min Youtube video on “How to join a meeting for the 1st time”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E
Note: another limitation is that the meeting time can only run for 40 min, so I will open the Zoom meeting room at 10.45am, but will not start the meeting until 11am.
I will also schedule a 2nd session to start at 11.45am so if we need more time we can use the 2nd session
Allan Chee
Chairman
Speed up your computer with a Solid State Drive (Not for Apple Computers)
George Barna is willing to replace a laptop hard disk drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD) and transfer all your data for $45 plus the cost of the SSD. It will cost slightly more for the same 'surgery' on a Desktop PC as George will need to visit your home. All proceeds will go to Wellington SeniorNet. Unfortunately this offer does not include Apple computers.
SSDs are considerably faster than a hard drive, very reliable and have come down significantly in price. If you are interested contact George at georgebarna0@gmail.com to find out what is involved.
George Barna is willing to replace a laptop hard disk drive with a Solid State Drive (SSD) and transfer all your data for $45 plus the cost of the SSD. It will cost slightly more for the same 'surgery' on a Desktop PC as George will need to visit your home. All proceeds will go to Wellington SeniorNet. Unfortunately this offer does not include Apple computers.
SSDs are considerably faster than a hard drive, very reliable and have come down significantly in price. If you are interested contact George at georgebarna0@gmail.com to find out what is involved.
Volunteers Meeting Thursday 4 July, 10:00am
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. This is where you can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with.
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. This is where you can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with.
Office Volunteers Meeting Friday 5 July, 12:30pm Room 2
If you are already one of our office volunteers, or if you think you could help out in the office (answering the phone, registering members for courses, answering emails, etc.) this is the meeting that keeps you up-to-date with our procedures and answers any questions. If you are a new office volunteer, we will give you all the training you need and buddy you up with an existing volunteer until you are fully confident.
If you are already one of our office volunteers, or if you think you could help out in the office (answering the phone, registering members for courses, answering emails, etc.) this is the meeting that keeps you up-to-date with our procedures and answers any questions. If you are a new office volunteer, we will give you all the training you need and buddy you up with an existing volunteer until you are fully confident.
Free Visitors Session Friday 14 August, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
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Join us on Level 1 Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street for tea or coffee and learn how we can help you to understand and enjoy evolving new technology, and manage your computer, laptop, tablet, iPad, smart phone or other new device for best results and benefits. We share knowledge, learn together, meet friendly people, and have fun. Regardless of how much you know, there’ll be something here for you.
Membership fee and course, tutorial, and workshop fees are modest. For more information or to register, please contact: Graham Hill, phone 380 8097 or email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz |
SeniorNet AGM 18 March
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2019 AGM minutes will be emailed to members or posted to those members for whom we do not hold an email address.
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2019 AGM minutes will be emailed to members or posted to those members for whom we do not hold an email address.
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AGENDA:
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE FOR 2020/21:
Nominations may be made for the following: Chairman; Deputy Chairman; Secretary; Treasurer; Executive Members Click here to download a nomination form. Completed forms must be lodged with the Secretary on or before 11 March 2020. All proposers and nominees must be current financial members. |
We have to confirm numbers with the venue by 11 March so please let us know if you will be attending before that date.
Click here to let us know, or email the office, or phone the office 473 1510 (leave a message if office is unattended).
Click here to let us know, or email the office, or phone the office 473 1510 (leave a message if office is unattended).
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Newsletter Editor Wanted
SeniorNet is looking for someone to take over from Natalie as newsletter editor. The main skills are word processing, and the willingness to liaise with members and the executive team to dig up stories that are of interest. In the past, the newsletter has been published every couple of months. If interested, or for more information call Natalie on 021 501 098 / 04 938 6286 or email her at natalies.oe@gmail.com |
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Volunteers Meeting Thursday 4 July, 10:00am
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. This is where you can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with. If you think you can spare an hour or two every now and then, or if you have some technology related knowledge or skill that can be shared with our members we want to hear from you.
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. This is where you can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with. If you think you can spare an hour or two every now and then, or if you have some technology related knowledge or skill that can be shared with our members we want to hear from you.
Office Volunteer Needed
We are looking for new people to help in the office for two hours once a week or once a fortnight from 10am until 12 noon. The main duties are to answer the phone and to give a friendly greeting to any visitors to the office and occasionally helping to keep the place tidy (kitchen, small office etc.). If you can do data entry or are willing to learn, that would be a bonus. We'd be happy to buddy you with someone who can show you all the ropes. If interested, please call Celia Simpson 476 3830 or Peter Hyde 479 3406.
We are looking for new people to help in the office for two hours once a week or once a fortnight from 10am until 12 noon. The main duties are to answer the phone and to give a friendly greeting to any visitors to the office and occasionally helping to keep the place tidy (kitchen, small office etc.). If you can do data entry or are willing to learn, that would be a bonus. We'd be happy to buddy you with someone who can show you all the ropes. If interested, please call Celia Simpson 476 3830 or Peter Hyde 479 3406.
OLD NOTICE Visitors Day Friday 5 April, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
Join us on Level 1 Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street for tea or coffee and learn how we can help you to understand and enjoy evolving new technology, and manage your computer, laptop, tablet, iPad, smart phone or other new device for best results and benefits.
We share knowledge, learn together, meet friendly people, and have fun. Regardless of how much you know, there’ll be something here for you. Subscriptions and course, tutorial, and workshop fees are modest. For more information or to register, please contact: Graham Hill, phone 380 8097 or email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz or Franci Stapleton, phone 972 1990 or email staplefran@gmail.com |
Can't find a Seniornet course or workshop you want to attend? Have a burning desire to learn something we don't teach? Or just have a bit of spare time and want to keep your brain ticking over? Check out all the free courses on our Online Learning page. GCFLearnFree.org is one we use to teach some of our courses. It offers tutorials on huge range of subjects, including Word, Excel, Facebook and many more.
Next Office Team Meeting - 19 April, 12:30pm, Room 2. If you are an office volunteer, put this in your diary. If you are not an office volunteer and you have some office or organisational skills, could we interest you in giving just a little of your time? If you are interested, come and meet Celia and her team.
