Computer Association Tweed Seniors Club History.
1998
November 18th Club founder Sheron Young and Ted Samson convened a public meeting at South Tweed Community Center to gain expressions of interest in establishing a Computer Skills Club for seniors.
67 members of the public attended the meeting.
A committee of volunteers was formed.
President Sheron Young
Vice President Ted Samson
Secretary Isabella Spencer
Treasurer Ivor Kent
Committee: Ray Andrew, Dan Coyne, June Croft.
Highlights:
Registering the Name Computer Association Tweed Seniors (CATS)
1999
AGM June 16th
42 registered Members.
Annual Financial Report Subscriptions $720 Raffles 413.60
President Sheron Young
Vice President Ivor Kent
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Isabella Spencer
Committee: Veronica Arksey, June Croft, George Rose.
IntraClub Delegate, Sheron Young
Highlights:
We became an 'Incorporated Association' on 31st August 1999.
Sponsored by New Seagulls Club, Purchase of PA system, First Newsletter compiled and edited by Lorraine Atkinson.
2000
AGM July 19th
146 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report Credit Balance $2037.81 Total Assets $4444.51
President Rob Reaburn
Vice President Alan McCormack.
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Isabella Spencer
Committee: Veronica Arksy Phillip Barnes, June Croft, Tony Hayes.
IntraClub Delegates Brian Spanner, Joy Oswald.
Highlights:
Purchase of 2 new computers, Amplifier, and Software.
Donation of $240 from Seagulls IntraClub towards purchase of T Shirts for Committee Members.
Production of CATS first website by members of the Work for Dole Scheme.
2001
AGM 17th July
267 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report. Net Profit $1285.00
President Alan McCormack
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Yvonne Killin
Committee: Bob Layton, Brian Spanner, Barbara Waller, Lyn Smith, and Kay Farr.
IntraClub Delegates Brian Spanner, Joy Oswald.
Highlights:
New Web site produced by Barbara Waller.
Purchase of Computers and Cabinets to house computers
2002
AGM 17th July
348 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report Net Profit. $4712.63
President Alan McCormack
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Yvonne Killin
Committee: Bob Layton, Brian Spanner, Barbara Waller, Lyn Smith, Brian Waller.
IntraClub Delegates Brian Spanner, Joy Oswald.
Highlights:
Data Projector purchased $3500.00
Newsletter replaced by monthly news Flyer
2003
AGM 16th July
294 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report Total Assets $16826.89
President Sheron Young
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Joy Oswald
Committee: Bob Layton, Brian Spanner, Barbara Waller, Lyn Smith, Brian Waller.
IntraClub Delegates Brian Spanner, Joy Oswald.
Highlights:
Granting the use of the Osprey Room by Seagulls management. CATS will use this room for housing new computers and for Cats Members tutorials and committee meetings.
2004
AGM 21st July
186 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report Total Assets $21730.00 Credit Balance. $4835.78
President Sheron Young
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Leon Moya
Hon. Auditor Barry Sanders
Committee: Bob Layton, Lyn Smith, Barbara Waller, Brian Waller.
Highlights:
Furnishing and Fitting out Osprey Room, purchase of 8 new computers.
Purchase of new projection screen.
Purchase of new Notebook computer.
12 Computer chairs on order, awaiting delivery.
Establishment of new Website by Leon Moya.
Registration of the DomainName - www.cats-inc.org
2005
AGM 21st July
354 Registered Members
Annual Financial Report Total Assets $21730.00 Credit Balance. $4835.78
President Sheron Young
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Elma Rae
Hon. Auditor Barry Sanders
Committee: Bob Layton, Lyn Smith, Della Hammersley, Myrtle Lever.
Highlights:
Purchase new computer chairs.
Purchase new tutors desk for Osprey Room
Purchase under desk keyboard drawers.
Nomination of John Morgan for Seagulls Sports Council Annual President's Award.
Additional two tutors to teach beginners.
2006
AGM 19th July
447 Registered Members
President Sheron Young
Vice President June Croft
Treasurer John Morgan
Secretary Rewa Jarman
Hon. Auditor Barry Sanders
Committee: Bob Layton, Lyn Smith, Della Hammersley, Myrtle Lever.
Highlights:
* Interspersing our Guest Speakers with Presentations by Club Members. Also the occasional 'non-computer' related speakers.
* Introduction of a 'New Members Sign Up Day'.
* Two Tutors Meetings were held during the year.
* Our existing club web site was removed and replaced by Sheron Young.
* A 'Certificate of Appreciation' was presented to Seagulls Club General Manager Wayne Kendrigan.
* John Morgan was nominated by our club for the 'NSW Seniors Week 2006 Award'.
* Nomination of Noelene Magrath for Seagulls Sports Council Annual President's Award.
Additional two tutors Carole Parker-Smith to teach Genealogy and Ian Harbidge considering Internet
* Our Intra Club Delegate for 2006-07 is Judy Martin
