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The PC Users Group of Connecticut (TPCUG) was formed to assist fellow members as well as the general public in becoming and remaining up to date with respect to both hardware and software technology of personal computers. Additionally we hope to increase awareness on the part of the general public with respect to the technical and practical uses of personal computers.
TPCUG of CT's intent is to provide a forum for communication between users of personal computers and manufacturers and vendors of personal computer hardware and software. All members of TPCUG of CT receive a copy of The Program (our newsletter) each month via e-mail.
Our meetings are open to the public and we encourage non-members to attend as our guest. Members are encouraged to bring guests whenever possible.
The PC Users Group of Connecticut meets at 7:00 P.M., at the Trumbull Public Library on Quality Street in Trumbull, CT.
Any questions about The PC Users Group of CT can be directed to our President, John Roy.
TPCUG_CT is a Charter Member of APCUG [Association of Personal Computer User Groups].
TPCUG is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization
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John Roy: President, APCUG
Representative, Mindshare (Microsoft) Representative, Program Chair,
Forum Co-Chair, TechSoup Co-Coordinator, Email
Co-Monitor John is a retired
electrical engineer where he held technical and
management positions associated with the hardware and software design
of test systems. He was a founding and active member, including holding
various office positions, of the Fairfield County Computer Users Group (FCUG)
for 25 years. John is interested in most aspects of computing
and fluent in many of the popular software products. He also moderates
a CyberRally for owners of Roadtrek
motor homes.
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Jerry
Goldstein: Vice President, Equipment Co-Chair Jerry has been an
attorney since 1988. He welcomes you to his Law Office in Shelton.
Jerry resides with his family, dog, and a
menagerie of computers and gadgets. He knows enough about computers to
get himself in trouble and occasionally back out of it. You can find
more information about Jerry at his Law Office web site at www.attygoldstein.com
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Herb
Yanowitz:
Secretary
Herb is a retired Rocket Scientist with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He has used computers as a tool since 1956 and is very interested in Science, Scientific Computing and Photography. |
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Al
Rankell: Treasurer, Web Master, Email
Co-Monitor, Education
Chair, Forum Co-Chair, TechSoup Co-Coordinator
Al is a retired Chemical/Pharmaceutical Engineer and has been a member of TPCUG-CT since 1999. In addition to his interest in web site design, Al is listed in the TPCUG Newsletter Help Key for assisting other members with Microsoft Word. Al has been involved with computers since the "stone age" of Fortan & punch cards. He is also an avid model railroader, serving as the Secretary, N-Scale Chairman, and Web Master of the Boothe Memorial Railway Society in Stratford. |
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Norm
Glover: Membership
Chair, Nominating Committee Chair,
Assistant Program Chair, Bi-Laws Co-Chair
Norm was appointed to the board in January 2004 and elected to it in November 2005. He has previously served as Program Chair and has been a member of TPCUG since 1997. |
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Peter Heneage: Equipment Co-Chair,
Bi-Laws Co-Chair
Peter previously served as President in 2002 and Vice President in 2001. He has been interested in computers since 1977. In his "working life" he was involved with the technical aspects of Chemical Instrumentation. He joined TPCUG in March 1999 and was appointed to the board of directors in May 2000. His interests are broad and he enjoys reading science fiction. |
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Bill Vaniotis: Hospitality Chair Bill, a middle school teacher, retired after teaching 38 years in the Fairfield school system. He taught science and math for 20 years and computer science for the last 18 years. He served as liaison for the Science Department and as Team Leader for the Unified Arts Departments. For the past four years, as a member of the board, Bill has assisted with refreshments and with the registration table for TPCUG meetings |
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Andy Rabinowitz: Newsletter Editor Andy was born and raised in New York City. He has been a Westport resident for 38 year. He recently retired from Norden Systems after 38 years, having served in various embedded software development and management positions. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Other interests in order of importance, grandchildren, workshop, model trains and gardening. |
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Sheila Swaikowsky: Librarian Sheila was a programmer for 24 years who continues to be interested in computers. She has a B.S. degree from Central CT State College in biology and chemistry and an A.S. degree from Norwalk Technical College in Data Processing. Her varied interests are reading, being a docent at Beardsley Zoo, walking/cycling, and family. |
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Karl Witalis: Publicity Chair Karl lives in Monroe and is retired. He is retired from Preseis Inc (seismic field recorder for blasting companies), Carpenter Steel, and Sacred Heart University. He has been President of the Monroe Land trust for 7 years and Connecticut Senior Games Chairman for Bicycling for 11 years. His hobbies are bicycling and computers |