GUESTS
Shawn Teichmann, rumored to be a new member, but not sworn at yet.
TUIT REPORT
Having been sent to the cleaners, apparently there was a stain that wouldnt come out without a longer soaking.Be sure and ask
Scott Saylor how the process is coming along.
PROGRAM:
Our own computer expert Joel Cash spoke on Spyware, dealing with what it is, how you get it, how you get rid of it, and how you prevent getting it. The main purpose of Spyware is to gather information from you about your computer usage, without your active consent. The most prevalent method of getting Spyware is through downloading software. It piggy backs into your system as you install the software. In the biz, it is called a Drive by Download. Search Bars often come with Adware, MP3 downloads and peer-to-peer sharing are common paths, and a key-stroke monitor can be used to gain passwords or financial information.
All of this falls into a borderline criminal activity by hackers. The government is trying to get involved in preventing deceptive practices. There are several programs available to find, remove, and prevent Spyware. One popular program is Spybot Search & Destroy, which is free, with the author asking for donations to continue keeping it up to date. Another program that is a good follow-up to Spybot is Adaware. Links to these and others can be found at Spywareinfo.com.
Some hints for prevention include avoiding file sharing software, avoid Internet Explorer Tool Bar additions, and avoid email attachments that you are not expecting. In case you think this is just a minor nuisance, one industry expert reports there are 1000 new spyware programs showing up, PER DAY.
Club Announcements
Ice Cream Booth: June 19 24 we will be operating a scaled down crew in the Ice Cream Booth for the RV Convention that is coming to town. Assuming the State Fair can work out the details, we will be open from 10 to 6 each day, and we will need 2-3 people per shift. Details to follow.
Installation Banquet:June 4 Lots of Entertainment Ambucs Dignitaries Lots of Fun Details To Be Announced Dont Miss It
Committee Preference Sheets: Vicki Fultz Vicki Fultz wants your name on a Committee Preference Sheet, and she will do almost anything to get it. If you dont turn one in, she will have to fill one out for you. Assuming you have a preference as to which committee you help out, maybe you ought to turn one in. Otherwise, you could be assigned to being the key keeper for the president (this job also requires paying the fines when she loses them)
Membership:Keep the guests and new members a coming. There are people that need our help, and we need more people to help meet those needs.
FINES COLLECTED
Spend a Penny with Brad Thompson If there are any Brits reading this, explain it to the rest. Otherwise, just remember Brads Motto Theres nothing like a good B.M. Being a Big Hat Breakfast, there were a few that paid to leave their Big Hat at home, including Paul Brown, Terry Brigman, Steve Conard, Rod Fry, Eric Steinle, Tony Powers, and even the head wiper Jeff Brewer. JoAnn Williams paid to not have to wear her Big Hat (avoiding the dreaded Hat Hair). Actually, JoAnn would have paid, but didnt have any money, which led to the discovery that she doesnt have any of the stuff a Big Hat is supposed to be filled with. Eric Steinle was pounded for being late, for having his picture in a local rag, and for not bringing a guest during Spring Roundup. Apparently being an attorney, and therefore having NO friends, was not an acceptable excuse. Doug Foss got hit for bad short and/or bald jokes. Dwight Ferguson got hit for bashing the Sergeant, and no one came to his defense. Is this bashing? Remember, he is the one walking around making up crap, just to fill his toilet. Denise was hit for missing one meeting. Nancy Ditges was hit for almost being late, and for missing several meetings. Illness is no excuse, according to the Tidy Bowl Man. Vicki Fultz paid a fine in advance, since Brad thinks there soon wont be any money left now that she has a two-year old in the house. Her comment that Brad was not as dumb as he looked got her another fine. Keith Schroeder paid for having his name in the paper so often, Steve Harmon paid for his wifes Easter People, outgoing Big Hat President Stan MacGirvin paid to get out of office, or for his 35th Birthday, Jay Pitzer was feeling left out and got hit for talking, and Sheriff Henderson was accused of being late. Since he wasnt, he was fined for abandoning Brad on the golf course, leaving him stuck with Jay for the remainder of the round. Vicki cheered when she thought the time on the toilet was over, and paid again.
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Al Strecker grabbed the $33 and ran for the door.
Eric Steinlesays $10 isnt even worth picking up
off the ground. Probably has a Gas Company for a
client. Either way, he didnt have his newsletter,
so $15 next week.
FUTURE MEETINGS
May 7 ….. Program Manager Randy Henderson will host the Midwest Life Team, Hutchinson Hospital’s helicopter unit.
May 14 ……. Program Manager Jim Remar will host Barbara Rhodes, Director of Hutchinson’s Children’s Museum.
May 21: Gary Poulton is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.
May 28: Larry Sloan is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.
June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.
June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.
June 18: Doug Foss is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.
June 25: Brenda Janda is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.
July 2: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.
July 9: Scott Horton is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.
Request for Program Managers: Please arrange your program as early as possible. Then notify
JoAnn Williams e a r l y so that your guest may be published at least two weeks or more in advance.
Let’s eliminate those “Program T.B.A.” notices and let our members know what to expect.
If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact
JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.