Digital Arts Group

May 2008 Meeting – iPod & iTunes Basics

Join the Digital Arts Group on Thursday May 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. as DAG member Nannette Rodriguez presents an overview of iPod and iTunes. This presentation will bring you up to speed on the latest iPod hardware and will cover:

• Working with playlists
• File formats and conversions
• Organizing your music
• Troubleshooting your connections

Get the most out of your iPod – don't miss this great meeting!

Dues paying members qualify to enter a drawing to win one of several iTunes gift cards!

Thursday, May 1, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Haddock
801 73rd Street
Windor Heights, IA 50312

Office Furniture/Computer Equipment for Sale - W. Des Moines, IA

NOTE: Pricing does not include delivery.
Parenthetical number indicates the number of units available for sale.
Please call 515-225-2466 for additional information, questions and to coordinate pick up of items.
All computer equipment includes original packaging.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Apple Power Macintosh G4 Tower, DP Quicksilver (1) 867 dual G4 processors, 1MB L3 Cache, 1.25 GB DDR SRAM, 80 GB HD, CD-RW/DVD drive, Apple Pro Keyboard, mouse. Full specs at: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_800_dp_qs.html Price: $700

Viewsonic VX900 19" LCD Monitor VGA/DVI (2) Price: $130

Iomega ZIP 250 Drive, USB/SCSI compatible (includes 10 disks and rack case) (1) Price: $10

Epson Stylus 1160 Tabloid Ink-Jet (1) USB compatible, in excellent condition Price: $30

OFFICE FURNITURE

REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

All Herman Miller Resolve Furniture, in excellent condition. Excellent for anyone starting or refurbishing a new business. Photos can be seen at: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/fur/654442766.html

Double Boomerang Pole Structure (1)
Three short poles, one tall pole, all pre-drilled for power. Includes: two boundary screens, one Velcro® display screen., one tool rail, one vertical letter tray and two horizontal letter trays. Tall pole has been drilled at the top with a light fixture. Price: $1,068.00 122" w x 28" h

Kiva Tables (2)
Formcoat surface tables in soft white. Height adjustable at base. Can be configured to seat up to four people. Price: $258.00 each 53" w x 28" d x 30" h

Boomerang Work Station (1)
Formcoat work surface in soft white, includes: three (3) power-capable short poles, tool rail, vertical letter tray, swivel tray set and four display screens. Price: $560.00

Boomerang Work Station (1)
Formcoat work surface in soft white, includes: sit-to-stand keyboard support, two (2) power-capable short poles, one (1) tall pole, tool rail, vertical letter tray, horizontal letter tray, swivel tray set, bookshelf, two (2) boundary screens, one (1) display screen and one (1) cabinet. Configured to create three work stations slots, with two stations completely furnished. Price: $1,587.00 83" w x 35" d x 29" h (pole height is 62")

Mirra Chair (1)
Carpet casters on both, lumbar support included. Gray and sage green finish with black arms and bases. Price: $373.00

Caper Task Chairs (4)
Carpet casters on all, black slotted finish and seat. Price: $88.00 each

Thanks MacPI and DAG

I have been a member of the Digital Arts Group since the early 90s. The group was called MacPI back then. We used to go out for pie after the meetings. Macintosh, Apple, Pie: get it? We still go out occasionally after the meetings, but more often we eat chips and salsa than pie. At some point, we changed the name to Digital Arts Group to better reflect our widening focus.

I have benefited tremendously from my association with the people in this organization. The advice I have received over the years has been instrumental in the growth of my business as a graphic designer. I have made lifetime friends. I encourage people to get involved in this and other interest groups. Participate and volunteer. You might be surprised at how much you receive in return.

Digital Arts Group: April 2008 Meeting

DAG Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2008
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
DOOR PRIZE: CD destroyer!

The meeting will be held at Haddock Computer, 801 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA

TOPIC: Open discussion night using Lynda.com. We will login and look at topics of interest to the group. Board member, Mark Ryerson will conduct the meeting.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Share this information with others who may be interested.

Digital Arts Group: March 2008 Meeting

DAG Monthly Meeting
What’s New at the Apple Store
Courtesy of the Apple Store at Jordan Creek Town Center
Location: Apple Store at Jordan Creek Town Center, lower level across from J. Crew
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

Join us on location at Jordan Creek Town Center’s Apple Store as the store’s resident geniuses showcase what’s new in hardware, software and all things Apple. This is a special meeting and will be held on location at the Apple Store within the mall and on a special date, so note the venue and date change. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask in depth questions, touch and sample any of the products showcased and be among the first to see the Apple Airbook – Apple’s thinnest laptop to date. Our door prize will be a brand new 1G iPod Shuffle!

Digital Arts Group: February 2008 Meeting

DAG Monthly Meting
Thursday, February 7, 2008
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
DOOR PRIZE: $50 DVD!

The meeting will be held at Haddock Computer, 801 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA

TOPIC: We will view parts of the DVD training video, "Blogger Essential Training." The DVD will be the door prize!

To be eligible for the door prize, you must be a dues paying member. Join the Digital Arts Group for only $25 per year.

Blogger Essential Training
Running Time: 3.5 hours

Blogger Essential Training
with: Molly E. Holzschlag

Blogger Essential Training with Molly E. Holzschlag is a movie-based workshop for audiences new to blogging and to the newly revamped Blogger weblog service, a free service from Google. Begin by learning what blogs are and the various ways they can be used. You'll quickly get into setting up your weblog, adding specialty features such as comment systems and news-feeds, working with and customizing templates, and even creating team blogs and audio blogs. The included exercise files, articles, and resources enhance the title, allowing you to follow along with the movies and learn at your own pace.

Digital Arts Group: January 2008 Meeting

DAG Monthly Meeting

Let's have the January meeting on January 10, the SECOND Thursday of the month. We'll have the same agenda as the meeting for Dec. that was posponed. We will meet at Jimmy's American Cafe in West Des Moines. Kindly drop me an email by Wednesday, January 9 if you are coming.

Board members needed

The Digital Arts Group is dependent on having active board members. We elect board members every December. The group would not exist if it wasn't for people who cared to see this association continue. Please consider nominating yourself or a fellow member to the board. It only requires a little work but you get many rewards. We have 4 board meetings in a year and you should be willing to help come up with meeting topics, contribute a door prize, and/or write for this blog. The board positions are President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and 2 Member at Large. If you would like to be involved, please contact Joann at j.schissel at mchsi dot com.

Renew or Become a Member of DAG

Hi. My name is Barb Gordon. I am the treasurer for the Digital Arts Group. If you are currently a member of DAG, please renew your membership so you can continue to get notices about meetings and participate in drawings. Only dues paying members are eligible to win drawing prizes. We have given away an iShuffle, Tiger software, a $100 gift certificate and lot of other great items. Dues are only $25 per year.

If you are not a member, sign up! The only requirement is that you are over 18-years-old, pay $25 and have an interest in computers, software and digital imaging. Contact me at gordon@dwx.com.

August is Vacation Month for Digital Arts Group

DAG Annual Picnic

Thursday, July 12, 6:30 p.m.

Take a break from the routine and meet up at Kevin House's residence on Thursday, July 12, for fun and food on the deck. This is a potluck so bring your own meat to grill, beverage, and dish to share. Don't forget the lawn chair. Paper plates and utensils will be supplied by DAG.

Location: 515 Hillside, West Des Moines. It is near Valley Junction just west of 5th St.

No RSVP required.

Please note that due to the Independence Day Holiday, the picnic will be the SECOND Thursday of the month.

See you there!