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).
- Jan 4 -- This will be our 2022 planning meeting. We will discuss ideas for topics we would like to cover during our 2022 TUG meetings.
- Jan 25 -- Jim Fagan will lead a discussion on our continuing series entitled TechLash. The impact and backlash of Big Tech.
Timely Topics Discussion via Zoom, with participation encouraged from all in attendance. Usually at 11:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
- Jan 11 -- Treasurer Peter Fasold will report on Old Guard financial results, focusing on how the Old Guard earns its revenues and what expenses it incurs.
Trips Scheduled (For Old Guard members and guests)
- No trips for the duration of the COVID crisis
Walkers Group walks are suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown and will resume when it is safe. Please stay tuned.
January Program Chair – Arch Knisely
- Jan 4 "Calling a Crisis Line for Emotional Support" - Mary Claire Givelber, executive director of Caring Contact, will discuss the increased need for crisis support. Caring Contact has been the primary responder to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for residents of Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union counties since 2005. [video]
- Jan 11 "Street Photography -- Unfiltered" - New York based street photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. His photos have appeared in Vanity Fair and GQ and have been lauded in the Wall Street Journal. He will tell us about capturing spontaneous moments that become iconic and about the unexpected rewards from his photos, illustrated with many of his moving photos. [no video]
- Jan 18 "Harnessing Innovation for the Discovery of New Therapeutics in Pharma and Biotech" - Nancy Thornberry and Ann Weber, are former research executives at Merck and currently founding CEO and SVP, Preclinical Development, respectively, at Kallyope, a New York-based biotechnology startup. They will discuss progress and challenges in the pharma/biotech industry and how technology is enabling the discovery and development of a new generation of medicines. [video conference -- contact [email protected]]
- Jan 25 - "Hawks Versus Doves: US Macroeconomic Perspectives for 2022" - Roberto Chang, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Rutgers University, will discuss the macroeconomic outlook for the next year, including inflation, the fiscal situation, employment, and incomes, and will explore implications for monetary and fiscal policies. [video conference]
February Birthdays – Joe McMenamy
February Program Chair -- Roger Burns
- Feb 1 - "Autism from a Mom's Perspective:" Cindy Gelormini of New Providence will discuss how her life revolved around the care of a special needs child. She has actively advocated for help for autism families with a series of podcasts, a YouTube channel, and children's books designed to help young families understand autism. [video conference]
- Feb 8 - "How the NJ Supreme Court Interprets Cases:" Virginia Long, retired NJ Supreme Court justice, will tell us about her decade in that capacity. She participated in landmark opinions, including imposition of the death penalty, age discrimination, workers compensation, and long tail environmental exposure cases. [video conference]
- Feb 15 - " Preserving and Protecting Barnegat Bay:" Graceanne Taylor, marine scientist and education and outreach coordinator of Save Barnegat Bay, will discuss initiatives and public programs to protect and preserve Barnegat Bay and its watershed. [video conference]
- Feb 22 - "A Tour of the County Prosecutor's Office:" William A. Daniel, the Union County prosecutor, will describe the functions of over 250 assistant prosecutors, investigators, forensic scientists, and other team members, in carrying out the mission of the office. [video conference]
March Birthdays -- John Dory
