Technology User Group (TUG) Discussions for all users at all levels via Zoom, after the regular meeting, at about 11:45 a.m. (First and fourth Tuesdays of the month).
Aug. 4 -- we will discuss Telemedicine with Marv Gersten’s recent experience as an example.
Aug. 18 -- we will continue Jim Fagan’s discussion (Part 2) of China’s Internet and its implications.
Timely Topics Discussion via Zoom, with participation encouraged from all in attendance. Usually at 11:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday. Mort O'Shea, Chairman, (973) 813-7393, [email protected]
- Aug. 11 -- Topic: "After the Pandemic, What Will the New Normal Be?"
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and guests)
- No trips for the duration of the COVID crisis
Group walks have been suspended for the time being due to the COVID-19 shutdown. They will resume when it appears to be safe – with suitable social-distancing measures in place, of course. Please stay tuned.
August Program Chair - Rich Jaeger
- Aug. 4 "Overview of the Sikh Heritage" – Kavneet Singh, the national resource and advocacy officer of the American Sikh Council, will discuss the Sikh heritage. He will cover an overview of the Sikh religion from its founding about 550 years ago and include information on the founders, their revelatory teachings, the Sikh identity, the foundational principles, the 'gurdwara' (house of prayer), and the contributions of Sikhs to interfaith dialogue and harmony. [Zoom video conference]
- Aug. 11 "The Seeing Eye's Breeding Program" – Don MacGowan, volunteer program coordinator for outreach for The Seeing Eye, will discuss their highly regarded breeding program. He will describe why certain breeds are selected, how dogs are screened and selected for breeding, what is the science behind the process, and what puppies experience early on to prepare them for their roles. [video conference -- for access contact [email protected] ]
- Aug. 18 "Climate Change: Where Are We Now?" – James Miller, Ph.D. is a professor of earth system science at Rutgers University. He will provide an update on where we are now on the science and impact of climate change. Climate change tends to exacerbate our existing societal problems, both locally and globally, and the talk will put climate change into the larger context of our current social, economic, and political discourse. [video conference]
- Aug. 25 "Eleanor Roosevelt: Woman of Many Causes" – Nolan Asch, an Old Guard member, will describe Eleanor Roosevelt's important contributions to our society. He will discuss how she spent most of her life fighting for the underprivileged as a true pioneer in the fight for civil rights. He will also describe how she blazed an effective and pragmatic trail for women's rights and continued her work through the UN after FDR's death. [video conference]
September Birthdays – Herb Waddell
September Program Chair - Allen Hamilton
- Sept. 1 "New Jersey Jazz Society" – Cydney Halpin, president of the New Jazz Society, will tell us about jazz in NJ, and it is a great story. She will tell us about the society and what it does. Activities include a monthly jazz social in Madison on Sundays. She will also have one of the NJ jazz musicians give us a brief concert. This should be a fun and entertaining meeting. [video conference]
- Sept. 8 "Do It Yourself Investing" – Allen Hamilton, OG member, will explain how easy it is to do your own portfolio management and save a lot of money versus investment advisors. He will explain how to do it yourself by using newsletters, monthly magazines, and automation. Alternatives include using the automated portfolio services through Fidelity, Vanguard, and Schwab. Many of the automated services use ETFs at nearly 0% fees. [video conference]
- Sept. 15 "History of Voting in the US -- Who Can, Who Can't" – This will be an overview of voting in the US: past, present, and future. The speaker (not yet finalized) will discuss the history of who was eligible to vote in the US (originally land owners) and who was denied the vote (many groups, including African-Americans and women) and finally, the current attempts at gerrymandering and voter suppression. [video conference]
- Sept. 22 TBD [video conference]
- Sept. 29 TBD [video conference]
October Birthdays – Sri Srikantan
