7:00pm    

HAL-PC BOD Meeting

Category : Special Event     Fee : US$
HAL-PC BOD Meeting
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7:00pm    Ham Radio SIG
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The Ham Radio SIG is a small group for the discussion of interfacing and using computers in all phases of today's Amateur Radio Operations including Amateur Radio Satellite operations. The holding of an amateur radio license is NOT a prerequisite - we can point you in that direction if you like - under current FCC Rules and Regulations it's gotten a whole lot easier, and proficiency in Morse code is no longer a requirement.

The International Space Station is in orbit and manned - with Amateur call signs RZ3DZR/DL01SS/NA1SS assigned to Station Alpha. The crew is on the air on both 2 meters and 70 cm with voice and packet operati ...
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1:00pm    Build or Buy a Computer
Category : SIG     Fee : US$

BuildOrBuy meets at Fair Haven United Methodist Church.

Have fun while learning & sharing the PC build experience! At the Build or Buy weekly discussion session, attendees may expect coverage of all aspects of building and buying PCs, from specifying motherboards to digital audio/video technologies.



Special build sessions are usually held quarterly. Watch for upcoming special events and guest speaker announcements. All are encouraged to attend - we're here to help those who are willing to help themselves. Building your own PC can be a rewarding experience.



SIG Leader: Gil Boyd
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7:00pm    Legal
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The Legal SIG addresses the use of computers in the law office, from e-mail, to hardware, accessing on line sources of legal information and how to effectively use the computer in your law office and more. Contact SIG Leader for meeting topics.

SIG Leader: Perry Radoff
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4:30pm    New Member Orientation
Category : SIG     Fee : US$
Welcome new HAL-PC member! Stop by the suite and a HAL volunteer will show you around and go over the many benefits of membership so you can take the best advantage of being with HAL-PC!
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6:00pm    A+
Category : SIG     Fee : US$
A+ SIG will give members hands-on experience while studying for the A+ certification or just exploring what's inside your computer. Not only will we review subjects covered by the PC Upgrade SIG, we will delve more deeply into the inner workings of the PC and its operating systems. We'll even have lots of practice tests so you will be ready to take your certification tests when it's time.

Members (newbies as well as those more knowledgeable) will get hands-on experience working with the entire PC, including motherboards, video cards, USB ports and other stuff found inside that funny looking box, tall or flat. Anyone who wants t ...
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7:00pm    Genealogy
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
SIG to explore using computer resources for Genealogy research.

SIG Leader: Donna LeNoir
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10:00am    Computer Investing
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The Computer investing SIG was formed to combine members of the HAL-PC Mutual Fund SIG and the American Association of Individual Investors Computer SIG in order to look at all forms of investing used by the members. As members brought more knowledge and experience, the number of financial programs increased. Members demonstrate the programs they use to assist in making investment decisions. We welcome new
members who bring a lot or no knowledge to the group. We are continually looking for people who are willing to share their experiences with us and make presentations to the group. We intend to learn from each other.

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6:30pm    Microsoft Server - canceled
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The SIG will begin studying Server 2008 on September 5th, using the Microsoft Self-Paced Training books. Over the next year, the SIG will review the three books preparing for the exams leading to the Server 2008 Administrator certification. These provide a good survey of Server 2008, even though many SIG members are interested only in learning about Server 2008 rather than taking the exams.

The SIG will have four Server 2008 installations for hands-on training.

SIG Leader: Greg Brewer
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9:00am    GETTraders
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
GETTraders-Houston is a non-profit trading software users group. We meet once a month to discuss how to use the following trading software: Advanced GET, Telechart, Optionetics Platinum, and Profit Source. Our purpose is to share information to improve our use of these trading analysis tools to better our stock, option, futures and commodity trading.
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10:00am    Saturday PC Workshop for PCs
Category : SIG     Fee : US$
Saturday PC Workshop for PCs. Please bring software related to your PC issue.
SIG Leader: Greg Trimble ...
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1:00pm - 2:30pm    

ANNUAL JUNE GENERAL MEETING OF HAL-PC

Category : Special Event     Fee : US$
ANNUAL JUNE GENERAL MEETING OF HAL-PC

On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Annual June General Meeting of the Houston
Area League of PC Users, Inc. (HAL-PC) will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
at Headquarters, SIG rooms A & B. This annual meeting always coincides with
the last day of voting for the annual election of the Board of Directors.
Please attend.

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1:00pm    Robotics Lab
Category : SIG     Fee : US$ 0
The Robotics SIG was formed to investigate what's going on in this fast-changing field. The group intends to take a step-by-step look at how to build and program robots and how to participate in or observe on-going nearby robotics competitions. This is a four-hour session for lab work, individual instruction, assembly, programming, etc.

SIG Leader: George Eggleston
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