[crw-talk] same boat. I have no experience with the technology discussed. I'd need the very basics explained. Thanks. Jerry Molnar

Ken Grunke kengrunke at gmail.com
Wed Nov 11 23:10:56 CST 2020


Done. Thanks, Bob.

On 11/11/20 7:04 PM, Bob Raasch wrote:
>
> Hi Marty,
>
> Our web guy, Ken Grunke can do this for you.   Thanks. Bob R
>
> *From:* crw-talk <crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com> *On Behalf Of 
> *Martha Schwem
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:55 PM
> *To:* Membership mailing list for the AAW Chapter Coulee Region 
> Woodturners. <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity I'm in the same boat. I 
> have no experience with the technology discussed. I'd need the very 
> basics explained. Thanks. Jerry Molnar
>
> Please remove Bob Robinson And Mart Schwem from the email list.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>     On Nov 11, 2020, at 4:31 PM, jcfitz <jcfitz at charter.net
>     <mailto:jcfitz at charter.net>> wrote:
>
>     
>
>     I have use zoom  and my wife has also use it with no problems. 
>     You can also add a background if you room is trashed.  Jack
>     Fitzpatrick
>
>     Sent from my Galaxy
>
>     -------- Original message --------
>
>     From: James Stromberg <strombe at acegroup.cc
>     <mailto:strombe at acegroup.cc>>
>
>     Date: 11/11/20 1:52 PM (GMT-06:00)
>
>     To: "'Membership mailing list for the AAW Chapter Coulee Region
>     Woodturners.'" <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>     <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>
>     Subject: Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity I'm in the same boat.
>     I have no experience with the technology discussed. I'd need the
>     very basics explained. Thanks. Jerry Molnar
>
>     Zoom is being used by a LOT of churches, where technical expertise
>     is limited.  I think you guys could handle it, and I would like to
>     see it as I sit under a palm tree here in Florida.
>
>     Jim Stromberg
>
>     *From:* crw-talk <crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com
>     <mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com>> *On Behalf Of *Egan,
>     Richard
>     *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:33 PM
>     *To:* Membership mailing list for the AAW Chapter Coulee Region
>     Woodturners. <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>     <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>     *Subject:* Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity I'm in the same
>     boat. I have no experience with the technology discussed. I'd need
>     the very basics explained. Thanks. Jerry Molnar
>
>     Zoom can support more than one USB camera.
>
>     *From:* crw-talk <crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com
>     <mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com>> *On Behalf Of *Andrew
>     *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 1:31 PM
>     *To:* Membership mailing list for the AAW Chapter Coulee Region
>     Woodturners. <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>     <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>     *Subject:* Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity I'm in the same
>     boat. I have no experience with the technology discussed. I'd need
>     the very basics explained. Thanks. Jerry Molnar
>
>     *CAUTION:*This email originated from outside of Western Technical
>     College. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
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>
>     Zoom is the easiest to use. You just click on the link provided
>     when the meeting is set up. You can choose to download Zoom to
>     your device or just join from your browser.
>
>     Teams is easy , too, but I am reasonably sure a Microsoft account
>     is required.
>
>     I suggest Zoom and I urge whoever creates the meeting to make the
>     link readily available to all.
>
>     My two cents, anyways.
>
>     On Wed, Nov 11, 2020, 1:17 PM Jerry Molnar <jerrymol at hotmail.com
>     <mailto:jerrymol at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>         ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>         *From:*crw-talk <crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com
>         <mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com>> on behalf of John
>         & Donna Griffiths <griff at mwt.net <mailto:griff at mwt.net>>
>         *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:16 PM
>         *To:* James Bloomer <marine9096 at gmail.com
>         <mailto:marine9096 at gmail.com>>; Membership mailing list for
>         the AAW Chapter Coulee Region Woodturners.
>         <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>         *Subject:* Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>         Thanks James, I just want to have a meeting. You are the
>         President, your call and the board's on which platform and
>         when.  I do plan to attend the AAW one the afternoon of the
>         21st featuring John Jordan.  I personally do not deer hunt so
>         the 21st works for me.
>
>         My two cents worth:  I have never tried Microsoft Teams, never
>         even heard of it till now.  I can get Zoom to work, mostly.  I
>         tried a remote medical appointment with my Dr. last month on
>         Skype Business, I could not make it work at all.  An idea,
>         maybe have a practice run.
>
>         So what I envision is you determining the best platform then
>         doing one or maybe two practice sessions where members can
>         join the meeting for a few minutes to get the kinks worked out
>         then leave, and others can use it too.   And if you are
>         moderating, have your phone number available so you can act as
>         the help desk for those who are finding it too tricky during
>         the practice session. That way, a better chance of success
>         with the actual virtual meeting for us old goats who are not
>         tech savvy.
>
>         Anyway, I am ready to rock and roll!  Thanks for your
>         leadership, John
>
>         ------ Original Message ------
>
>         From: "James Bloomer" <marine9096 at gmail.com
>         <mailto:marine9096 at gmail.com>>
>
>         To: "John & Donna Griffiths" <griff at mwt.net
>         <mailto:griff at mwt.net>>; "Membership mailing list for the AAW
>         Chapter Coulee Region Woodturners." <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>         <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>
>         Cc: "Lavonne Swiggum" <llswigg at mwt.net <mailto:llswigg at mwt.net>>
>
>         Sent: 11/10/2020 3:01:23 PM
>
>         Subject: Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>             I am open to either Zoom or Microsoft Teams, It is similar
>             to Zoom. Free version can host a 45 min meeting and can
>             work with either a PC/laptop with cam or a mobile device.
>             The 21st of this month would be when our traditional
>             meeting would take place. An electronic in its place would
>             work.
>
>             On Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 1:22 PM John & Donna Griffiths
>             <griff at mwt.net <mailto:griff at mwt.net>> wrote:
>
>                 Greetings to all.
>
>                 Thanks to Lavonne, Lyle and everyone else who has
>                 responded earlier  I think we have a lot of support
>                 for a Zoom meeting.  No one is opposed to the idea.
>
>                 So, board members, what do you think?  I am ready and
>                 willing to take the step.  This Saturday?  The
>                 Saturday after is WI deer season, And AAW will be
>                 doing a John Jordan on line event that day too, which
>                 I don't plan to miss.  Then Thanksgiving weekend?  Do
>                 we wait until December?  An evening meeting some
>                 weeknight?  I think if we plan for an hour or so, with
>                 a definite agenda.  Then after we get that experience
>                 under our belts, go on to a longer format like Lyle
>                 Solem said. Instant gallery, discussions. Maybe a
>                 lecture if not a demo.   We will need a member to set
>                 up and moderate the meeting.  And a Zoom event can be
>                 attended with a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop or a
>                 desktop computer with a camera/microphone.  (I bought
>                 my camera and microphone from Target on-line.  Best
>                 Buy, Amazon, Walmart and e Bay are among the many
>                 places one can be had for about $30.00  It sits on top
>                 of my monitor.)
>
>                 And other CRW members, please chime in, let us know
>                 your thoughts.  Think about the movie about a baseball
>                 park some guy built in his field in Iowa, "If you
>                 build it, they will come..."  And by George, they did.
>
>                 John
>
>                 ------ Original Message ------
>
>                 From: "Lavonne Swiggum" <llswigg at mwt.net
>                 <mailto:llswigg at mwt.net>>
>
>                 To: "John & Donna Griffiths" <griff at mwt.net
>                 <mailto:griff at mwt.net>>; "Membership mailing list for
>                 the AAW Chapter Coulee Region Woodturners."
>                 <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>                 <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>
>                 Sent: 11/9/2020 7:38:23 PM
>
>                 Subject: Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>                     Thanks to those of you who are working hard to
>                     solve our club problem.  Thanks too for all of you
>                     who have contributed pictures of projects and
>                     comments.  We need to keep up the connection. 
>                     Stay safe.
>
>                     Lavonne
>
>                         On Nov 9, 2020, at 3:43 PM, John & Donna
>                         Griffiths <griff at mwt.net
>                         <mailto:griff at mwt.net>> wrote:
>
>                         Hello Members,
>
>                         Well, some promising responses from members.
>                         Nobody said to just forget about the club. And
>                         Jim Cox wants to send dues!  Can't beat that
>                         with a stick.
>
>                         Jim Cox, I would say if you are not a paid
>                         member for 2020 and want to renew, get in
>                         touch with Jay Johnson and send a check per
>                         his reply. Good to hear from you.
>
>                         Jay, I too think that carrying over 2020 dues
>                         to 2021 is a good move.
>
>                         James Bloomer, good news you are hearing from
>                         the City about our space.
>
>                         Jack, your point is very well taken, sounds
>                         like from James' comment that our equipment is
>                         safe.  We have a ton of valuable stuff that
>                         needs to be accounted for.
>
>                         Bob Raasch, thanks much for your thoughts.  I
>                         would be willing to do sort of an "open
>                         library, open tool" event at the Center now
>                         and again.  I am pretty certain that could be
>                         done in a way that meets CDC guidelines.  My
>                         take would be to not have coffee available
>                         (Fine to BYOC), masks mandatory, a bottle of
>                         sanitizer available in plain sight and no one
>                         hang around for long so our faithful
>                         librarians will not be subjected to prolonged
>                         exposure, distancing practiced to the extent
>                         possible.  We might want to stand outside
>                         distanced and chat too.  I would make my 95
>                         mile round trip now and then for that.
>
>                         Virginia, as our librarian and practicing
>                         Nurse Practioner, is this a viable option for
>                         us? Would you add something
>
>                         Back to Bob's comments, he also suggested a
>                         Zoom meeting and for us to have a pretty
>                         defined agenda that is followed so as to
>                         maintain interest.  Much harder for most of us
>                         to focus on a screen where someone is speaking
>                         as opposed to our usual meeting style.  Board
>                         members, an idea:  Maybe do a business meeting
>                         to submit a formal motion to carry over dues
>                         for paid up members to 2021.  Also do an
>                         election of officers, even it it is to carry
>                         over the current board to next year. Perhaps
>                         we should try to stay fairly close to the
>                         by-laws in these times even if 100% compliance
>                         is not practical nor safe.  Such a Zoom
>                         business meeting should also include an
>                         instant gallery.  We would need someone with
>                         enough Zoom awareness to run or moderate the
>                         meeting. Volunteers?
>
>                         Lastly let's figure out a Zoom Demo project to
>                         do. Maybe start with something pretty simple
>                         like turning a pen. Or a bowl. Or some other
>                         spindle project.  How to do that safely you
>                         ask.  Well, If I were to journey to Bob's shop
>                         to broadcast him making a project for example,
>                         that would expose both of us and wearing a
>                         mask makes speaking clearly difficult.  But
>                         many of us have a spouse or family member with
>                         whom we live so maybe that person could be
>                         persuaded to do the camera work.  Any
>                         volunteers.  (My little secret, if this
>                         happens, you get to pick the topic if you
>                         volunteer.)
>
>                         OK, I have exhausted my wellspring of ideas
>                         for the moment so will sign off.  But, please
>                         add your thoughts, ideas and when some
>                         thoughts are firmed up, I think the board will
>                         take the next step to make something happen. 
>                         Until then, peace and health,
>
>                         John
>
>                         ------ Original Message ------
>
>                         From: "Jim Cox" <cswoodworking at charter.net
>                         <mailto:cswoodworking at charter.net>>
>
>                         To: "Membership mailing list for the AAW
>                         Chapter Coulee RegionWoodturners."
>                         <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>                         <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>
>                         Sent: 11/9/2020 5:19:20 AM
>
>                         Subject: Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>                         Where do I send the membership money to?
>
>                         Jim Cox
>
>                         Sent from Mail
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>                         Windows 10nk
>
>                             *From: *jayejohnson099 at centurytel.net
>                             <mailto:jayejohnson099 at centurytel.net>
>                             *Sent: *Sunday, November 8, 2020 7:08 PM
>                             *To: *Membership mailing list for the AAW
>                             Chapter Coulee Region Woodturners.
>                             <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>
>                             *Subject: *Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>                             Hi! Jim and John, I would recommend that
>                             we just renew all members without new dues
>                             for 2021, we have 4700 $ in the Bank and
>                             this , would hopefully hold our
>                             membership. Also, if we would happen to
>                             need more money to get us throught, 2021,
>                             we could just do a $15 fee ,to each member
>                             to get us into 2022! I think we need a 1
>                             hr zoom meeting each month bye 3 members
>                             to conduct any business and show off some
>                             good works! This would have to be done at
>                             someones house with WiF ?? J.
>
>                             *From: *"James Bloomer"
>                             <marine9096 at gmail.com
>                             <mailto:marine9096 at gmail.com>>
>                             *To: *"Membership mailing list for the AAW
>                             Chapter Coulee Region Woodturners."
>                             <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>                             <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>                             *Sent: *Saturday, November 7, 2020 6:24:51 PM
>                             *Subject: *Re: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>                             I get a monthly call from park and rec to
>                             see if we are meeting.
>
>                             On Sat, Nov 7, 2020, 18:11 jcfitz
>                             <jcfitz at charter.net
>                             <mailto:jcfitz at charter.net>> wrote:
>
>                                 I was also wondering also on things.
>
>                                 I don't know if anyone e has been in
>                                 contact with park and rec on the
>                                 building but we have a lot stored there.
>
>                                 Sent from my Galaxy
>
>                                 -------- Original message --------
>
>                                 From: John & Donna Griffiths
>                                 <griff at mwt.net <mailto:griff at mwt.net>>
>
>                                 Date: 11/7/20 10:29 AM (GMT-06:00)
>
>                                 To: "Membership mailing list for the
>                                 AAW Chapter Coulee Region
>                                 Woodturners."
>                                 <crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
>                                 <mailto:crw-talk at crwoodturner.com>>
>
>                                 Subject: [crw-talk] CRW on-line activity
>
>                                 Good Saturday morning members,
>
>                                 I want to suggest we have some sort of
>                                 an on-line gathering.  It would be up
>                                 to the board what we do, but several
>                                 possibilities exist.  The best
>                                 possibility would seem to me to be
>                                 Zoom.  A moderator would control the
>                                 meeting, giving members a chance to
>                                 speak and keeping the discussion going
>                                 as would the president in a face to
>                                 face meeting. James, if you are
>                                 comfortable with managing a Zoom
>                                 meeting you would be a natural as
>                                 president.
>
>                                 Club dues are due and a decision needs
>                                 to be made: do we just renew everyone
>                                 without paying dues since we did not
>                                 spend 2020 dues for anything other
>                                 than basic club functions or what? 
>                                 Also we should make a decision about
>                                 club officers. Just reappoint the
>                                 existing board or what?
>
>                                 One would be a simple meeting via
>                                 Zoom, but there might be a boredom
>                                 factor with that.  Perhaps a short
>                                 business meeting would be tolerable
>                                 and useful. We could incorporate an
>                                 instant gallery in this too. This
>                                 would be a matter of holding the piece
>                                 we are presenting in the instant
>                                 gallery up to the camera on the
>                                 computer, phone or tablet you are
>                                 using while discussing your design,
>                                 finish and so on.
>
>                                 Another would be to do some kind of a
>                                 demo in a Zoom meeting.  This might
>                                 involve one of us setting up a camera,
>                                 perhaps on a phone and placing it in
>                                 view of the workpiece so it would
>                                 transmit the actual turning and the
>                                 your narrative. The person running the
>                                 Zoom meeting would control the image
>                                 being transmitted and  handle
>                                 questions.  Or we could have another
>                                 person present at the lathe handling
>                                 the camera while the turner turns.
>                                 That might be best.
>
>                                 So if you have read this far (I hope
>                                 you have) you will notice I have not
>                                 made any decisions or directives. That
>                                 is way above my pay grade, to quote a
>                                 former president. This is the time for
>                                 members to speak up with feedback,
>                                 ideas what you want as a club member
>                                 and how to keep the club going during
>                                 these trying times. Please think about
>                                 this and circulate your thoughts as
>                                 replies.
>
>                                 This will give direction to the board
>                                 about the future of the club.  I do
>                                 not want to see it fade into
>                                 nothingness so I hoped we can do some
>                                 kind of on-line meeting.
>
>                                 John
>
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