This meeting was held at the Brentwood Library, starting at 1:00 PM. ICON'S President Terry Roberts welcomed everyone present, recognizing visitors and ICON'S newest members.
Terry spent time showing off ICON'S web page thanks to Sarah Marshall, a number of new features and links have been added. Terry, along with Mick Topping operating the computer walked us through this site using the Forum for posting questions on software and computer problems, and encouraged more members to log onto iconusersgroup.org.

The Bill Patrick read the Nominating Committee Report. For President, Mary Phillips--Vice President, Nancy Preffitt--Secretary, Bill Patrick--Treasurer, Sarah Marshall--Newsletter Editor, Faye Patrick--Program Chairman, Terry Roberts-- Librarian, David Oliver--Education Chairman, Richard Preffitt--Membership Chairman, Pat Gavisk. Elsa Hazell made a motion, seconded by Bill Patrick that these names be placed on the ballot for April 17th election. Motion Carried. Terry asked if there were any other nominations from the floor, since no other nominations came from the floor, Bill Patrick made a motion seconded by Patricia Klos that the nominations be closed. Motion Carried.

Program Chairman Nancy Preffitt introduced Jonathan Groves, Assistant Editor of the Springfield News Leader who explained how important Computers and the Internet is to Newspaper Editors for getting articles ready for newspaper publishing. The part of his presentation that really held our attention was Mr. Groves's knowledge of using Windows XP and things you can do to customize your computer. He mentioned not to worry about doing something wrong. He also suggested that you Back-up your information often and be cautious if you get into the Computer Registry unless you really feel qualified to do so. The audience was attentive and asked many good questions of Mr. Groves. Overall, it was a very informative presentation.

This meeting closed at 3:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Patrick, Secretary