FROM THE PRESIDENT

     Even though this issue follows
right on the heels of the last, we've
been pretty busy, and I have a lot to
report about.
     First of all, by the time you read
this, the Annual ACES picnic will have
occurred-- it's scheduled for Saturday,
October 15, 1988.  As usual, the picnic
features food, fun and our traditional
door-prize give-away of hundreds of
dollars worth of soft/hardware!  We
plan to report on it's success next
issue.
     The real big event of this quarter
was Applefest in San Francisco.
Fortunately, two of our members, Bob
and Roby Sherman went, and were able to
give us a report on the highlights of
the show (as well as rumors).  Some of
the topics covered included: the new
GS-OS, details on the new Apple IIc
Plus, new software, and other
third-party products newly introduced.
     One of the disappointing bits of
news, was the raising(!) of prices for
most of Apple's major products --
including a $150 raise to the IIgs!
Fortunately, the Imagewriter II has
remained at the same price.
     For those of you who have been
attending the meetings, our group
purchasing has increased dramatically.
With the most recent major purchase of
2400 baud modems (several thousand
dollars worth), prices are getting
better.  Contact Mike Horowitz
(431-4609) about what current purchases
are being organized.
     Please keep a close eye on your
postcard meeting notices -- we are
planning a couple of meetings that will
feature guest speakers from out of
town.  At the moment, we expect to host
Bill Holt, the representative from
Activision (Bill was here on two
earlier occasions) and a representative
from First Class Peripherals
(manufacturer of the Sider Hard Drive
system).  Exact dates/locations have
not yet been determined, but we hope to
combine meetings to provide a larger
audience for the guests.
     Finally -- the best news.... the
club has voted to approve the purchase
of a IIgs for demonstrations!  As soon
as arrangements can be made, we will
obtain the CPU, then follow up as
needed with accessories, spread out
over a period of time.  Initially, the
IIgs will be hooked up to our liquid
crystal pallet for projection through
the overhead projector that we have on
loan.  This should enable us to demo
both the newest products, as well as
remain compatible with the older
software.
   Until next time.... Don't worry...
Be happy.

Fred Perkins, Pres.

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