Re: Motion to purchase new lap top for Electronic Services Chair

[andi rivarola <andinsky@gmail.com>]

Cheryl, also, in case you didn't know, Bob spends a good eight-hours a day
(probably more; he can let you know more of all he does) on his computer
working on AIS stuff. The Encyclopedia takes most of his time, I believe,
but also in other committees. So, yes, we all use our equipment, but we
should consider those in positions serving full-time a priority and somehow
help them and if not purchase a computer when they are not able to purchase
one themselves. So, it's not the same case as you and me.

In John's case, he is working for AIS, so to me the equipment goes without
saying, but for those who do not work for AIS I guess what I am asking is
at what point can someone be helped with equipment that helps them fulfill
their important role? It's a good separate topic of discussion, don't you
think?

Andi Rivarola



On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 7:32 AM, cheryl deaton <region15kids@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Bob,
> This is the first I have heard that there were problems with any equipment
> during the convention.  Would have been nice to know at the time.  All of
> us,
> as VOLUNTEERS, use our own personal computers.  I myself just bought a new
> computer in addition to a laptop and am in the process of learning the new
> programs.  The majority of my use is personal, although I do spend almost
> 50%
> of my time online responding to emails, etc.  It is just a part of my
> volunteer committment.
>
> John has used his laptop for our board meetings and presentations for
> various
> sections.   Purchasing a new laptop for the Electronic Services Chair is
> something I completely support.  I just wish John would give lessons - I
> could
> really use them!
> Cheryl
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 15:27:00 -0400
> > From: robertpries@embarqmail.com
> > To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> > Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion to purchase new lap top for Electronic
> Services Chair
> >
> > While i support this in theory would also like to note that there are
> several of us within AIS who use computers daily answering questions and
> working on the AIS websites, facebook, The blog, Slides chair, etc. Right
> now
> I am in the process of buying a new computer and software because the old
> one
> just is not working well enough. Everything I have is out of date, and I
> have
> been making do without a laptop for a couple of years now since mine died.
> I
> realize that as far as i know there has been no or little charge for the
> hosting of the Iris Encyclopedia which I appreciate greatly. But in trying
> to
> figure out what the real costs could be I have seen estimates as high as
> $10,000 a year. It makes me nervous, not having better data on these
> things. I
> believe there should be sum sort of depreciation figured on AIS Equipment.
> The
> projector at convention was absolutely terribly. I guess I needed to bring
> my
> own. But yellow Irises were Green. I have e-mailed changes for the website
> !
> > but have never seen them changed. Do we need to hire more people? I
> dislike
> the idea of asking for equipment for myself, but have to admit I can not
> afford all the programs and equipment that would make my jobs easier. I am
> just expressing my frustrations because it does not seem to me that we
> have a
> lot of money in Electronics considering all the needs. I do not know what
> the
> answer is.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > FYI--Balance in the Restricted Electronic Services Fund as of March 31,
> 2012
> is $15,580.51. This does not include the $2,000+ that the Geek Auction
> brought
> in at the 2012 convention.
> >
> > John, being the electronics guru that he is, knows what he needs. There
> is
> plenty of money in the Fund. As Treasurer I support this 100%.
> >
> > Jill
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > >From: Michelle Snyder <AISSecretary@irises.org>
> > >Sent: Jun 5, 2012 10:14 PM
> > >To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> > >Subject: [AISdiscuss] Motion to purchase new lap top for Electronic
> Services Chair
> > >
> > >John Jones moved and Dana Brown seconded the below motion. As such it
> > >is now out for discussion.
> > >
> > >"That the Electronic Services Chair be authorized to spend up to
> $1500.00
> to purchase a new laptop system and software as the property of the AIS for
> use by the Electronic Services Chair. Said Funds to be allocated from the
> Electronic Services Restricted fund."
> > >
> > >Michelle Snyder
> > >AIS Secretary
> > >
> > >
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