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March 2006 Monitor Online
[Mar. 14, 2006] The March 2006 Monitor (CPCUG's 40-page print magazine) is now available in PDF format (1.15 Mbytes). Did you know—there's still time to be a Science Fair Judge for CPCUG—learn how. Read about media coverage of CPCUG on NBC TV and in The Washington Post and Montgomery County Gazette. Learn about a new benefit for CPCUG members. Find articles on speeding up your PC, saving money using Skype PC phone, what's new in PDAs and flash storage devices, and so much more.

Chesapeake FIRST Robotics Competition
[Mar. 10, 2006] FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) continues to grow and inspire high school students to become tomorrow's engineers and scientists. Come visit the Chesapeake Robotics competition any time between 8:30 am and 5 pm on Thursday, March 16 (practice) and Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18 (competition) at Halsey Field House, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

The Chesapeake FIRST Robotics Competition is free and open to all. Children are encouraged to attend. Free parking and a shuttle are available from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The only private cars allowed to park at the competition site are those bearing handicapped user certification. In addition, all adults must have a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a current driver's license.

The CPCUG Robotics SIG has been active in helping students from several local high schools (including Benjamin Banneker Academic, Roosevelt, McKinley Technical, and Ballou in Washington, DC) prepare and particpate in FIRST competitions. If you'd like to participate, there are many ways to help, from mentoring student programmers to staffing a table at an event. Contact: Janet Lathan.

CPCUG Officers for 2006-2007
[Mar. 10, 2006] At the March 6, 2006, meeting of the CPCUG Board of Directors, the following officers were installed:

  • President: Frank Sokolove
  • Maryland Vice President: Henry Whitney
  • Virginia Vice President: John Sherman
  • Treasurer: Dennis Courtney
Robotics SIG Needs Input for Spring, Summer, and Fall High School Student Programming Training Classes
[Mar. 7, 2006] FRC, VEX, and FLL programmers—Robotics SIG wants you!
Karel the Robot (in C and C++, and elementary Java versions) is being used successfully in high schools to introduce students to programming. Share your experiences using this robot at the next Robotics SIG meeting, Thurs., Mar. 9, 7-9 pm.

CPCUG Grants Provisional Status to New Special Interest Group (SIG)
[Mar. 1, 2006] The Capital PC User Group has a new Special Interest Group—the Hollin Hall Senior SIG, chaired by Helen Henderson. The group meets monthly in Alexandria.

CPCUG Sale of Entertainment 2006 Coupon Books
Nets $1,400
[Mar. 1, 2006] Thanks to Gabe Goldberg, who led this CPCUG fund-raising effort, and to all the CPCUG members and friends who purchased our Entertainment 2006 coupon books, CPCUG added $1,400 to its educational programs funds.

Support Now Available for New cpcug.org E-Mail Accounts
[Mar. 1, 2006] Questions about the new cpcug.org e-mail accounts are being fielded by our volunteer Internet Support Team (IST). To get help, send your query via e-mail.

Setup of New cpcug.org E-Mail Accounts Is Progressing
[Mar. 1, 2006] New cpcug.org e-mail accounts are up and running for two-thirds of CPCUG members. The phase-in process is expected to be completed this month.


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