The second Wednesday of the month General Meeting of the New Jersey Computer Club was held at the North Branch Reformed Church. 

Pastor Todd Buursta of the North Branch Reformed Church read a prayer, after a moment of silence, to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon. Comments from Club members on the 9/11 attacks followed.

Fred Sabin, Club President, had new guests introduce themselves and tell how they found out about the NJCC.

John Beck led a Random Access period inviting members and guests to bring up any questions about the use of personal computers

John Beck also discussed new programs including a presentation on Windows XP's pros and cons for the fourth Wednesday (25th) in September. On October 1st the Courier News' Senior Scoop is scheduled to have an article on the NJCC.

Fred Sabin and Doris Smith emphasized the need for volunteers to assist in continuing the Club's Computer refurbishing and scholarship programs. Since Phil Corbo, refurbisher-in-chief, is moving out-of-state, new volunteers are urgently requested. Those interested should write to president@njcc.org.

Maurice Meyers urged the Club to better define itself and what it has to offer. A lively discussion followed. 

Stephen Emde of NJCC's Executive Committee discussed virus protection. His in-depth presentation included the new features in Norton's AntiVirus 2003.

Respectfully submitted,

Tom Kehoe
Secretary