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Instructor and Apple Consultants Network member Mike Matthews will be presenting a course covering Numbers, the Apple Spreadsheet Application. The sessions will be held over Zoom on January 31st and February 14th from 3-5 PM. Join us and learn how to use Numbers to bring your data to life. Numbers is available in Mac OS, iOS, and iPadOS versions, so you can create a file at home and work with it on your iPhone or iPad.

Presented by Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews is a member of the Apple Consultants Network and specializes in consumers. He also teaches classes at a number of adult schools in the Bay Area helping people make the most of their Apple products. His experience goes back to the days of the Apple II+.

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With its impressive tables and images, Numbers makes it possible to create beautiful spreadsheets and comes included with most Apple devices. Use Apple Pencil on your iPad to add helpful diagrams and colorful illustrations. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together, whether on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or PC.

Download the class outline and sample files for the Numbers class.

Numbers_Class.zip

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Hidden Valley Park – Beech Picnic Area
Redwood Dr & Center Ave
Martinez

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As always, the group will supply the meat and drinks, and you are encouraged to bring a dish or a dessert. This event is always a lot of fun and we encourage you to join us for what will be a very enjoyable time with good food and good company.

Previous Picnic Photos

Hidden Valley Park – Beech Picnic Area

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Topic: Apple WWDC 2023

Meeting length: 1 hr 13 min

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Jason has written for Macworld for 25 years and was lead editor for over a decade. He writes about Apple at Six Colorsand podcasts at Relay FM and The Incomparable.

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As required by our bylaws, DVMUG will be holding elections at our Zoom meeting on June 20th. The Board of Directors consists of 5 Directors who serve 2-year terms (2 elected in one year, 3 in the next) and 4 officers who serve 1-year terms. The officers are the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Someone at this week’s meeting asked what each Board member’s job is, so here is some info from our bylaws:

The Board of Directors shall have control and management of DVMUGís activities, establish all policies, and generally supervise the affairs of DVMUG. Additionally, Directors shall perform other duties as may be assigned by the President or other officer properly acting in the absence of the President.

President: The President shall serve as the executive officer of DVMUG, preside at all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors, be an exñofficio member of all committees, exercise general supervision over affairs of DVMUG, and perform such other duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a President.

Vice President: The Vice President shall act in the behalf of the President in his or her absence and shall perform such duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a Vice President and such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. If the President is unable to serve for one reason or another, the Vice President shall assume the responsibilities and duties of the President until either (1) the President is once again able to perform his or her duties or (2) until the next election of officers. If the Vice President becomes the President, the Board of Directors will designate a replacement to serve out the term of Vice President. In the event that the office of the Vice President becomes vacant for any reason other than the succession of the Vice President to President, the vacancy shall be filled as soon as practical by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep and maintain the minutes of all of the Board of Directors meetings, in the form and manner prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall record the results of all votes taken at the General Membership Meetings and shall maintain a current database of members of DVMUG. In addition, the Secretary shall perform any additional duties that are ordinarily incumbent

upon a Secretary. The Secretary shall be a member of the standing Membership Committee.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall serve as Treasurer and maintain records of all fees, dues and other monies collected and disbursed in the form and manner prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will also perform such duties as are ordinarily incumbent upon a Treasurer, including a Financial Report that the Treasurer will present at each of the Board meetings and as directed by the President at the general Membership Meetings. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall prepare and maintain appropriate books and ledgers (which may be kept in electronic form) and make disbursements as prescribed by the Board of Directors and consistent with the Bylaws of DVMUG.

So, those are the job descriptions. We are required by the bylaws to meet in January, April, July, and October, but we usually meet monthly. Sometimes we will cancel a meeting if we don’t have any pressing business. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom.

For this year, there are going to be some changes to the composition of the board. Vice President Irene Bergamini is running for the board position formerly occupied by Chris Wysocki. On behalf of the group, I would like to thank Chris for his many contributions to our group over the years as both President and as a Board member. The other board position which is up for election this year is the seat currently held by Jack Stark, who is running for reelection. Bruce Kostrzewski is running for the Vice President position formerly held by Irene Bergamini. All other officers have agreed to continue, but if you would like to give it a try, the floor will be open for nominations during the May 16th meeting as well as before the elections are held on June 20th.

Remember, a group such as ours doesn’t just happen. It happens because of members that are willing to give up a little more of their time in service to the group. So please join us on June 20th and support our officers Board members.

Don Nelson, President 925-405-5791 Don_Nelson@dvmug.org

 

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Meeting length: 1 hr 42 min

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TechTool Pro 17 is now available! If you’ve recently upgraded to macOS Ventura, you’ll be happy to know that version 17 is bringing full support to Apple’s latest operating system. Christian Pickman, Micromat’s product manager, will discuss and demonstrate all the tests and tools TechTool Pro has to offer.

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Meeting length: 2 hr 50 min

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TidBITS.com

Adam Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, the oldest Internet-based email newsletter in the world, which is distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has also written many technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series in the 1990s, books on Eudora and iPhoto, and magazine articles for MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld.

Visiting an Apple store: the value of in-person impressions
Adam Engst made his first visit to an Apple Store since before the start of the pandemic and came away with some changed opinions after getting a chance to lay his hands on some recent (and not-so-recent) products. Online ordering is great, but can’t provide the full picture.

https://tidbits.com/2022/11/11/visiting-an-apple-store-the-value-of-in-person-impressions

Chuck Joiner
MacVoices.com

Chuck Joiner has been creating original Apple, Macintosh and tech-oriented audio and video content since 2000. MacVoices, delivered in both audio and video versions, includes one-on-one discussions with authors, developers, pundits, panel conversations on current trends in tech, and real-world hardware and software reviews. With interviewing skills honed by a career in insurance investigation, negotiation and litigation management, and a passion for technology, Chuck delivers content that is curiosity-driven and designed to both inform and entertain.

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Meeting length: 1 hr 40 min

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bertmonroy.com

Bert Monroy is an American artist best known as an early Photoshop expert. He wrote the first book on the use of Photoshop (The Official Adobe Photoshop Handbook, coauthored with David Biedny), and became an established Photoshop educator. He was a frequent guest on The Screen Savers, where he gave brief Photoshop tutorials. In 2004 he was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame. He also hosted a web TV show, PixelPerfect, on Revision3. Monroy is currently a regular teacher on the training website Linkedin and hosts an ongoing series called Pixel Playground which is similar to Pixel Perfect.

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Peacock Hall in Rossmoor

Each year in August, Rossmoor’s marvelous Peacock Theater hosts a competition of short videos and slideshows by members of the Rossmoor Photography Club and our Diablo Valley Mac User Group. Our filmmakers work hard to create their masterpieces. The best win certificates or the coveted grand prize Jeddo trophy handed out at a Wine & Cheese Social/Awards ceremony. Support is offered to aspiring videographers through DVMUG SIGs as well as direct support from experienced members. Check out some of our previous award-winning videos below.

2019

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2019

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2019 Cheese Photos

Best of Show – Moroccan adventure – Ken Lezin

Photographic excellence – Moroccan adventure – Ken Lezin

Inspiration award – You are the light – Eric Cox

Best nature video – Yellowstone and grand teton national parks – Robert Adler

Cinematic excellence – Ascension – Shari Dyer

Multimedia award – A fairy tale – Peter Weiler

Best educational video – Irene – Bergamini – Alaskaís brown bears, grizzlies

2018

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2018

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2018 Cheese Photos

2017

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2017

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest 2017 Cheese Photos

Best of Show – Dollar Pool – Carmencita Lozano

Photographic Excellence – Highlights of Pride Parades – Lynn Letteris

Creativity – Dollar Pool – Carmencita Lozano

Story Telling – Bees! – Shari Dyer

Documentary – A Visit to the Western Railway Museum – Vern Hance

More 2017 Film Fest photos at, photos.app.goo.gl/gzEWhtK4vZ2pVVYS6

2016

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2016

Best of Show Ken Lezin “The Face of Cuba”

Best Nature Video Carol Hance “Peacock’s Spring Break“

Best Music Video Shari Dyer “Give Me Jazz“

Best Photo Story Ken Lezin “The Face of Cuba”

Originality Carmencita Lozano  “Have You Seen My…?“

Best Documentary Sharon Beck “Sparkle Plenty” The Nun Too Bright

Lifetime Achievement Award Dick Dowell

2015

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2015

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Cheese Photos 2015

Best Nature
Video Irene Bergamini – Fauna Down Under

Best Travel Video
John Mentil – Iceland: An Amazing Adventure

Editing & Photographic Excellence
Ken Lezin – New York: A Photo Essay

Originality
Peter Weiler – Something’s Coming

Best of Show
John Mentil – Iceland: An Amazing Adventure

2014

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards 2014

Category Winners

Best Documentary – Jennifer Langan – 9/11 Memorial Museum

Best Editing – Shari Dyer – Journey to Canada

Best Humor – Vern Hance – When Are You Going to Mow the Lawn?

Best Photo Story – Steve Goodall – Reality in Black & White

Best Travel Video –  Irene Bergamini – A Walk on the Wild Side

Award for Photographic Excellence – Kenneth Lezin – Central Mexico: A Photo Essay

Best in Show Winner

3rd Place – Irene Bergamini – A Walk on the Wild Side

2nd Place – Dick Dowell – On the Road Again

Best of Show – Kenneth Lezin – Central Mexico: A Photo Essay

2013

Best iPhone Documentary, Demolition of the Dome, Jennifer Langan

Best Storytelling, Della and the Gentle Giant, Vern Hance

Best Nature Video, Life in the Kelp Forest and Coral Reefs, Peter Weiler

Best Travel, A Glimpse of London, Shari Dyer

Best Slideshow, Winged Friends, Steve Goodall

Best of Show, A Glimpse of London, Shari Dyer

2012

Best of Show, Ring of Fire, Peter Weiler

Photographic Excellence, Ring of Fire, Peter Weiler

Promotional Excellence, BePeace, Shari Dyer

Best Travelogue , 60 Years Ago, Vern Hance

Excellence in Editing, Stepping into the Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Jennifer Langan

2011

Best of Show, Journey into the Past, Phyllis OíShea

Story Telling Award, Journey into the Past, Phyllis OíShea

Best Travelogue,  Viva Italia, Rose Bowe

Scenic Achievement,  Colorado Autumn, Shari Dyer

2010

Best of Show, Dearest Darling, Lynn Curtis

Creative Camera Award, The Blue Angels, Ed Mason

Family Film Award, Smile!, Jeff Rade

Travelogue Award, Why England?, Philip Neff

Story Telling Award, Urban Lumberjack, Vern Hance and Carol Hance

2009

Video Travelogue Award, Why Alaska, Philip Neff

A Tour of the Buddha Gate Monastery, Daniel Yu

Nine Lawyers And My Husband, Dorothy Davis

Zain Meets Reyna, Jeff Rader

Oceans R Us, Lynn Curtis

My Wall – My Life, Dick Dowell

2008

Beat of Show,  Coronation of Spring, Robert Rothgery

Photography,  Many Faces of China, Rose Bower

Documentar, Preston’s First Haircut. Mike & Connie Grover

Storytelling,  Flying and Me, Ed Mason

Editing,  Coronation of Spring, Robert Rothgery

Creativity, Lynn Curtis, Faces of Viet Nam

2007

Best of Show, Safari Serengeti,Lynn Curtis

 

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Each summer this SIG meeting explores the food and recipe resources available on the Internet and does in-house sampling and comparing of both common and exotic foods.

2019

December 2019 – Fondue and Cookies Photos

August 2019  – Ghirardelli Chocolate – Ghirardelli Chocolate Photos

July 2019 – Dipping Sauce – Dipping Sauce Photos

June 2019 – Pickled Food – Pickled Food Photos

May 2019 – Stuffed Pasta Dinner Photos

2018

September 2018 Brunch Photos

July 2018 – Teleferic Barcelona – Dinner Photos

June 2018 – Gen Korean BBQ House – Korean BBQ Photos

May 2018 – Aung Maylika – Dinner Photos

2017

December 2017 – Fondue and Cookies Dinner Photos

September 2017 – Ribs Dinner Photos

August 2017 – Fruit Preserves – Fruit Preserves Photos

July 2017 – Apples – Pears – Blue Cheese – Meeting Photos

June 2017 – Smoked Fish – Smoked Fish Meeting Photos

May 2017 – Tea – Tea Meeting Photos

April 2017 – Salt Block Dinner Photos

2016

December 2016 – Fondue and Cookies Dinner Photos

October 2016 La Sen Bistro Dinner

August 2016 –  Chocolate – Chocolate Meeting Photos

July 2016 – Salumi – Salumi Meeting Photos

March 2016 Spaghetti Feed

2015

September 2015 – Food SIG Picnic Photos

August 2015 – Semi-Soft Cheese – Simi-Soft Cheese Meeting Photos

July 2015 – Cookies – Cookie Meeting Photos

June 2015 – Dips – Dips Photos

May 2015 – Potato Salad – Potato Salad Meeting Photos

April 2015 – Carmel – Carmel Meeting Photos

2014

August 2014 – Soup – Soup Meeting Photos

August 2014 – Food SIG Dinner Photos Lulu’s Kitchen

July 2014 – Hamburgers – Hamburger Picnic Photos

July 2014 – DVMUG Picnic

June 2014 – Smoothies – Smoothie Meeting Photos

May 2014 – French Dinner Photos

2013

October 2013 – Italian Dinner Photos

August 2013 – Honey – Honey Meeting Photos

July 2013 – English Cheese – English Cheese Meeting Photos

June 2013 – Bagels – Bagel Meeting Photos

June 2013 – Ice Cream – Ice Cream Meeting Photos

May 2013 – Hummus – Hummus Meeting Photos

April 2013 – Appetizers Dinner Photos

2012

November 2012 – Latin Dinner Photos

September 2012 – Dried Fruits and Nuts – Dried Fruit and Nuts Meeting Photos

August 2012 – Spanish cuisine – Spanish Cuisine Meeting Photos

July 2012 – Juice – Juice Meeting Photos

June 2012 – Salad – Salad Meeting Photos

May 2012 – Yogurt – Yogurt Meeting Photos

April 2012 – Grains Dinner Photos

2011

September 2011 – BBQ Dinner Photos

August 2011 – Tomatoes and Mozzarella – Tomatoes and Mozzarella Meeting Photos

July 2011 – Pesto – Pesto Meeting Photos

June 2011 – Salsa – Salsa Meeting Photos

May 2011- Chocolate – Chocolate Meeting Photo

April 2011 – Jams and Jellies

2010

September 2010 – Food SIG Dinner Photos

August 2010 – Brie

July 2010 – Olives – Olive Meeting Photo

June 2010 – Fruit Meeting Photos

March 2010 – Food SIG Dinner Photos

2009

September 2009 – Food SIG Dinner Photos

August 2009 – Meat and Mustard – Meat and Mustard Meeting Photos

2009 – Parmigiano-Reggiano

2009 – Olive Oil

2009 – Smoked Fish – Smoked Fish Meeting Photo

2009 – Balsamic Vinegar

 

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Topic: Apple WWDC 2022

Meeting length: 1 hr 40 min

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Jason has written for Macworld for 25 years and was lead editor for over a decade. He writes about Apple at Six Colors and podcasts at Relay FM and The Incomparable.

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