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             Minutes of the VICUG-NYC Executive Committee Meeting
                             February 4, 1998

     Present: Tom Dekker, Peter Altschul, Jay Leventhal, Janina Sajka,
     and Gregory J. Rosmaita.
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Topics discussed included:

    1. Topics for future meetings
         A. February: Paul Schroeder, director of AFB's National
            Technology Access Program (NTAP) will discuss issues related
            to technology, accessibility, and the NTAP's current programs
            and initiatives, as well as field questions and suggestions
            from the membership
         B. March: Christa Earl will discuss the merits and shortcomings
            of the various screenreader programs with respect to Windows
            95
         C. April: focus on low-vision technology, with, perhaps, a
            demonstration by a representative from TeleSensory (TSI), who
            will discuss TSI's large-print/magnification products; launch
            of the Low Vision SIG (LV-SIG)

    2. Publicity
         A. Peter reported that he had publicized the newsline at
            ACBGNY's most recent meeting, and had drafted an announcement
            to be printed in the next newsletter of Guiding Eyes for the
            Blind. He, with Tom's assistance, will make the requisite
            announcement on VICUG's newsline (212) 539-3514.
         B. Other persons to contact include: the libraries for the
            blind in New York and New Jersey; the NFB of New York and New
            Jersey; the Lighthouse; TAB's newsletter; and Iris Torres.
            [1]Please use this link to submit suggestions as to how VICUG
            can spread the word.

    3. Dues
         A. Because of anticipated expenses (such as: honoraria, the
            newsletter, distribution and demonstration media, etc.), the
            Executive Committee agreed to charge membership dues of $12.
            This will be discussed during the February 10 meeting.

    4. Tom's travels (a.k.a. The Orderly Passage of Power)
         A. Because Tom will be traveling extensively during the next six
            months, in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of
            VICUG's bylaws, Janina and Peter (in that order) will assume
            leadership during Tom's absences.
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   Submitted by Peter Altschul, February 5, 1998
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