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DVMUG Food SIG Meeting Topics and Photos

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

Fondue and Cookies

September 2019 – Asian Dumplings Dinner Photos

Asian Dumplings

August 2019  – Ghirardelli ChocolateGhirardelli Chocolate Photos

Ghirardelli Chocolate

July 2019 – Dipping SauceDipping Sauce Photos

Dipping Sauce

June 2019 – Pickled FoodPickled Food Photos

pickled food

May 2019 – Stuffed Pasta Dinner Photos

Stuffed Pasta Dinner

 

2018

September 2018 Brunch Photos

July 2018 – Teleferic BarcelonaDinner Photos

June 2018 – Gen Korean BBQ House – Korean BBQ Photos

May 2018 – Aung MaylikaDinner Photos

2017

December 2017 – Fondue and Cookies Dinner Photos

September 2017 – Ribs Dinner Photos

August 2017 – Fruit PreservesFruit Preserves Photos

July 2017 – ApplesPearsBlue CheeseMeeting Photos

June 2017 – Smoked FishSmoked Fish Meeting Photos

May 2017 – TeaTea 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 – CookiesCookie Meeting Photos

June 2015 – DipsDips Photos

May 2015 – Potato SaladPotato Salad Meeting Photos

April 2015 – CarmelCarmel Meeting Photos

2014

August 2014 – SoupSoup 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

 

DVMUG-Rossmoor Film Fest Awards

 Peacock Hall in Rossmoor

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

DVMUG Picnic Photos

DVMUG Picnic

As always, the group has supplied the meat and drinks, and the members have been encouraged to bring a dish or a dessert. This event has always been a lot of fun and we encourage members to join us for what has been a very enjoyable time with good food and good company.

Picnic Photos 2023

Picnic Photos 2019

Picnic Photos 2018

Picnic Photos 2017

Picnic Photos 2016

Picnic Photos 2015

Picnic Photos 2014

Picnic Photos 2011

DVMUG Mac Maintenance SIG 9-24-19

DVMUG Mac Maintenance SIG 9-24-19

Browsers and Search Engines, DVMUG Main Meeting, 9-18-19

Rick

Rick Calicura
Rick_Calicura@dvmug.org

Rick Calicura will be showing us Browsers and Search Engines.

Browsers

Safari | Firefox | Google Chrome | Opera | Brave

Search Engines

Ask.com | Bing | Dog Pile | Duck Duck Go | Google | Info.com | Info space | StartPage.com

Lycos | Excite | Savvy Search | Yandex | Yippy | Zaba Search