DECedOut News at a Glance August 2007

This DECedOut newsletter from August 2007 provides updates on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and recent news for its members.

Key upcoming events include a Digital 50th Anniversary 3-Course Dinner & Reunion at Stow Acres Country Club, featuring an optional golf tournament. Non-members can join DECedOut for $10/year to attend. Additionally, an organizational meeting for the Southern NH-based DECedOut Chapter is scheduled for September 6th, and a Chapter 1776 event on October 25th will host guest speaker Dan Tymann from Gordon College.

DECedOut is seeking volunteers for an upcoming BBQ event and other ongoing activities, with roles such as Registration Table staff, Program/Event Specialist, Assistant Treasurer, PR Manager, and Article Writer.

Recent news highlights include DECedOut's $2500 gift to Gordon College in support of the Ken Olsen Science Center and the appointment of Will Emerson as the DECedOut BOD Secretary. The website also features updates such as a new Constitution requiring member votes by September 17th, the institution of a "Digital Colleague Letter" in the Members Forum for sharing professional updates, a listing of members' business activities, a Job Exchange, and a VMS Hobby Site that includes information on HP OpenVMS licensing and free email accounts.

The newsletter concludes by soliciting suggestions for future editions and the website, providing an email contact for feedback and instructions for managing member profiles.