President’s Report
It’s very pleasing to report that our
club, Parramatta Computer Pals for
Seniors Inc., is going from strength
to strength.
We have a committee of dedicated
people, each of whom devotes many
hours to our club’s activities.
One of these was Seniors Week, an
initiative of the NSW government.
We demonstrated Digital Photo
Management in Parramatta Town
Hall as part of a Healthy Heart
Activity, and we gave a presentation
at Granville Library on our range of
courses.
Our committee is also very stable,
which allows us to discuss issues
with a minimum of “going over old
ground” which occurs when new
people join a committee. On the
other hand, of course, we welcome
new members as they bring fresh
ideas and often a different way of
looking at things.
Our club membership continues to
grow and an increasing number
renew their membership when it
becomes due. This indicates that we
provide more than just the learning
experience which is our basic aim. It
tells us that people like to belong and
to engage in more advanced learning
as well as join us in our social
events.
Lunch at the Leagues – every quarter
No less than 11 of us attended the
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs
Association annual conference – one
of the largest contingents from any
club.
We have continued to hold quarterly
lunches during term breaks at
Parramatta Leagues Club – and
great fun they are too.
During the year we participated in a
number of community activities.
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Our monthly Members’ Meeting
continue to grow in popularity and we
have had to hire a larger room to
accommodate the larger group. We
now expect 50 or more attendees at
each meeting.
Our monthly meetings have had
guest speakers on a range of topics
including: Computing in Ireland (Cnr
Michael McDermott), Aids for people
with poor hearing (Allyson Young),
The Future of Computing (Paul
Wallbank). And several of our own
members on such topics as Planning
you Overseas Trip with your PC
(Deborah Martin).
We now have two sponsors –
InHome Media and DCA Computers.
Both of these organisations offer
personalised services to members
and are well worth exploring if you
need help with your PC or perhaps a
new PC.
A special thank you to all who helped
make our birthday celebrations such
a success – especially the caterers.
In fact, all our monthly meetings
would pretty dull without the help and
enthusiasm of our catering
volunteers. So, thank you, one and
all.
We now present a volunteer with a
Club Mug at each of our monthly
meetings as a small token of our
appreciation.
I’d like to thank all the committee, all
office helpers, all those who help set
up our rooms, all trainers and all
buddies for the enormous effort you
put in throughout the year.
John celebrating our birthday
Our 4th birthday party in January
was a hoot. Not only did we have a
great party with lots of great food, but
we also showcased our
achievements over the past year.
Finally, a big thank you to my wife,
Margaret, who not only works as
secretary, trainer, web master and
newsletter editor, but also supports
me in so many ways.
Regards
John Moxon
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Secretary’s Report
Membership
Parramatta Computer Pals for
Seniors ended the financial year with
232 financial members, with 65% of
the previous year’s members
renewing.
We continue to have many word of
mouth bookings, but increasingly,
Council including the library staff are
making referrals and giving enquirers
our brochures.
The club rooms in the Council
Chambers building continue to be
used five days per week, with
Fridays being set aside for short
courses, special interest group
meetings and ad hoc training of
volunteers.
However, the Club is now
increasingly hiring the Gwen Logan
Room adjacent to our club rooms for
planning meetings and for our new
Apple MAC special interest group.
Demonstrating iPad – Deborah & Jan
Popular monthly meeting in Dan Mahoney
The club also introduced the policy
of waiving the $20 joining fee for
enquirers who were members of
other seniors clubs in the LGA. This
has encouraged many members of
Probus, the Parramatta Historical
Society and the Learning and
Leisure Centre to join us.
Use of facilities
This is apart from our monthly
booking for the members’ meeting.
It became clear during the year that
the Gwen Logan Room was no
longer adequate for the larger
numbers we were attracting (over
50), so we approached Council to
hire the larger Dan Mahoney Room
for the following financial year. In
fact, we did a swap with another
community group, since their
numbers were much smaller.
Community grants
Once again, the Club did not apply
for any Council grants, but did put in
an application for the
Commonwealth Government’s
Laptop familiarization course in hired room
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Community Volunteer grants. This is
for Apple Mac laptops and a
projector. The outcome will not be
known until about November 2011.
Management Committee
The only change to the management
committee in 2010-11 was:
 Michael Myers who was coopted to the Committee in
November. He has provided
invaluable input.
Volunteers
We continue to have a large core
group of volunteers who provide
assistance with office work, student
training and catering.
Many step in at the last moment to
replace volunteers with ill-health or
unavoidable appointments.
Volunteer Bev Pieremont with
president John Moxon
Office assistants answer the phone,
take and record fees and book
members into courses, aided by a
course timetable and waiting list
developed as shared Google
documents.
Once again, particular thanks must
be given to our catering volunteers,
headed by Hazel Gibbs, with able
assistants, especially Lyndell Neal,
Beryl Duff, Margaret Green, Bev
Monthly meeting fare
Pieremont and Anne Howison.
Supplies for student coffee breaks
are constantly replenished, and
member meetings well catered.
Many members bring in home baked
and other special treats which are
shared by students during the week,
and add to our special morning teas
at the monthly meeting.
When we hear of a bereavement or
a member being seriously ill or in
hospital, we ask Margaret Green,
Lily Patterson or Judith Joyce to
create a card, and this is always
appreciated.
Earlier in the year, Michael Myers did
a cost benefit analysis of outsourcing
the printing, collating and holepunching our student manuals. He
found that the Club could do these
tasks in house and make significant
savings – using volunteer labour of
course. With the Committee’s
approval, he set up two teams of
volunteers to undertake these tasks
each term.
I continue to edit and distribute the
monthly ParraPals Newsletter which
is produced 12 times a year; and
develop and maintain the club
website. We entered both these in
the 2010 ASCCA club competitions
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for the best website and best club
newsletter and won second prize for
each.
We have also established a
Facebook presence with a group
called Parramatta Computer Pals for
Seniors. It currently has 59
members.
As well, we have a blog called
Nevertheless I look forward to
continuing to maintain the website
and edit the newsletter – assuming
no one else wants to do it – as well
as support the management
committee in any way I can.
Thank you, members for your
support and encouragement over the
last four and a half years.
Margaret Tucker
Secretary
ParrPals – seniors abuzz online in
Parramatta.
You can find our blog at
http://parrapals.blogspot.com/
I will be stepping down from the
position of secretary at the AGM.
Member
Position
John Moxon
Deborah Martin
Margaret Tucker
Hazel Labka
Judy Joyce
Peter Grove
Margaret Green
Michael Myers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Member
Member
Member
Member
Meetings
attended
10
12
10
11
12
9
9
8
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Possible meetings
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
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Training Coordinator’s report
Parramatta Computer Pals for
Seniors is very fortunate to have a
small band of enthusiastic volunteer
trainers to cover classes Monday to
Thursdays and the occasional Friday
short course.
It is with sadness I report that trainer
Wayne Johnston had to withdraw
from training activities due to
treatment for what was subsequently
a terminal illness.
Train the trainer in Windows 7
Proud class graduates
computers, so that there is a triple
booting system. Michael Myers
designed training material for
Windows 7 Beginners and Beyond
the Basics courses.
Demand for Vista courses has
decreased significantly with the
wider acceptance by students of
Windows 7. However, those
students who have Vista at home are
able to log into that system for many
The club did not attract any new
trainers during the period, and whilst
we managed to cover illnesses and
absences due to holidays, this could
become a problem in the future. All
bar one of our trainers are also on
the committee of management, and
that one trainer not on the committee
maintains our training computers as
well.
Without additional trainers, the club
will not be able to grow any further,
to meet the demand we are aware is
out there.
During the year, Windows 7 was
installed on all seven training
Keen students in Judy’s class
courses.
New courses introduced were:
 Cards, Calendars &
Stationery in Word 2007
 Photo books (online)
 Apple Mac
 Laptop familiarization;
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eBay buying and selling
Facebook
short courses for genealogy
on various topics.
Trainers over this period were:
Trainer
Course
Jon Bayley
Managing Your Digital
Photos; Beginners in XP;
Refresher in MYDP;
Laptop familiarization;
Picasa update
Internet/Email ; Gmail
advanced/refresher
Beginners in XP 1;
Google Tools
Cards, Calendars &
Stationery; CreataCard;
Scrapbook methods in
Word 2007/2003;
Advanced scrapbooking;
Word 2007; Internet &
Email; Managing Digital
Photography; Apple
MAC for beginners.
Scanning; PowerPoint;
Beyond the Basics in
XP; Photo Books; and
Vista
Genealogy online
(various); Skype; eBay;
Word 2007; Internet &
Email; Audio editing;
Train the Trainer
Internet & Email; Google
Tools; Beginners 1 & 2
in XP and Vista; Digital
Photo Stories; Manage
Your Digital Photos;
Scanning; Refresher:
Digital Photo Stories;
Train the Trainer
Beginners 1 in XP, Vista
& Win 7; Beyond the
Basics in Win 7
Google documents;
Facebook; Laptop
familiarization; Google
apps; Mail merge for
Xmas cards/ letters
2003/2007; PowerPoint;
Facebook for Beginners;
Facebook Beyond the
basics
Peter Grove
Wayne Johnston
Judy Joyce
Hazel Labka
Deborah Martin
John Moxon
Michael Myers
Margaret Tucker
Trainer Jon Bayley
During the year, the Club offered 98
course opportunities with 507
member bookings, compared with
367 for the previous financial year.
Planning future training
Of the 507 bookings, 276 were for 10
hour courses, six were for eight hour
courses; 11 for four hour duration;
and 214 were for two hour short
courses. The latter are very popular
with members who have completed
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many of our 5 week (10 hour)
courses.
All up, our members paid for 3,280
hours of training.
Keen member Keith South
Learning opportunities are not limited
to formal courses: the Club now
runs a Q & A session as well as a
computer based presentation at
each monthly meeting; three Special
Interest Groups (Digital photos;
genealogy; Apple MAC);
encouragement to enter ASCCA club
competitions; buddy opportunities;
and field trips to places of interest for
family research and digital
photography.
During the year, the club built up a
core group of about 12 buddies.
This year, our buddies have been
actively involved in course planning
meetings, and helping to problem
solve. These buddies are mostly
members who have gained all their
computer experience through the
club, and therefore can empathise
with new students and those
struggling with new computer
concepts and applications.
Buddies were:
 Robyn Allan
 Florence Ilacqua
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Gwen Duthie
Aukje Gomez
Margaret Green
Peter Grove
Anne Howison
Wayne Johnston
John Lee
Deborah Martin
Michael Myers
Lyndell Neal
Lily Patterson
Bev Pieremont
Glenda Stevenson
Julie Williams.
As training co-ordinator, my role
includes calling trainer meetings,
coordinating Term course rosters
and making sure that training
manuals are available for all
courses. Fortunately the
development of course notes is
shared by all our trainers.
Our IT team, John Moxon and Jon
Bayley ensure that relevant software
is available for all our courses on the
relevant operating systems – a
complex and time consuming task;
but critical to ensure the smooth
running of courses.
We are slowly introducing Apple
MAC courses, and on 22nd June, an
information session was held to
gauge interest in starting a MAC
Special Interest Group. The answer
from the dozen or so MAC
enthusiasts who attended was a
resounding YES.
I’m looking forward to a great year
ahead.
Judith Joyce
Training Coordinator
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that this special
purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in
Note 1 to the financial statements.
In the opinion of the committee the financial report:
1.
Presents fairly the financial position of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc.
at 30 June 2011, and its performance for the period ended on that date.
2.
At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Parramatta
Computer Pals for Seniors Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on
behalf of the Committee by:
President: J Moxon
Treasurer : H Labka
Dated this 21st day of October 2011.
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
COMMITTEE’S REPORT
Your committee members submit the financial report of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc. for
the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
Committee Members
The names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:
J Moxon
P Grove
H Labka
M Tucker
D. Martin
J Joyce
M. Myers
M. Green
Principal Activities
The principal activities of the association during the financial year were to provide computer tuition to
members of the association.
Significant Changes
No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.
Operating Result
The profit from ordinary activities amounted to $1896.00.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee.
President: John Moxon
Treasurer: H. Labka
Dated this 21st day of October, 2011.
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
CERTIFICATE BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
I, John Moxon of 21/6 Amicitia Cct, Northmead, N.S.W, and I, Margaret Tucker of 21/6 Amicitia Cct,
Northmead, N.S.W certify that:
(a)
We are members of the committee of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc.
(b)
We attended the annual general meeting of the association held on 21 October 2011.
(c)
We are authorised by the attached resolution of the committee to sign this certificate.
(d)
This annual statement was submitted to the members of the association at its annual general
meeting.
Dated this
21st day of October, 2011.
J Moxon (Committee member)
M Tucker (Committee member)
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
Scope
I have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Parramatta Computer
Pals for Seniors Inc. for the period ended 30 June 2011. The Committee is responsible for the
financial report and has determined that the accounting policies used and described in Note 1 to the
financial statements which form part of the financial report and are appropriate to meet the
requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act N.S.W. and to meet the needs of the members. I
have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the
members of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc.
The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the
Associations Incorporation Act N.S.W. I disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance
on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for
any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.
My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. My procedures
included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the
financial report and the evaluation of significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been
undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly
in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 so as to present a view which is
consistent with my understanding of the Association’s financial position, and performance as
represented by the results of its operations and its cash flows. These policies do not require the
application of all Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in
Australia.
The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.
Audit Opinion
In my opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described
in Note 1 to the financial statements, the financial position of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors
Inc. as at 30 June 2011 and the results of its operations for the period then ended.
Emphasis of Matter
I draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report which describes the revenue recognition
policy of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc, including the limitations that exist in
relation to the recording of cash receipts from members. Revenue from this source represents
a significant proportion of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc, revenue. My opinion is
unmodified in respect of this matter.
Name
Keri Sylvia Dobson
CPA
Member number 1136678
Date
31 August, 2011
Address
35 Starling Street, Lilyfield
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INCOME
PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2010TO 30 JUNE 2011
NOTE
2011
$
12895
160
0
1800
4250
60
510
370
20,045
2010
$
13,698
200
4,298
1,550
3,860
145
302
204
24,257
0
103
1009
2553
2499
477
0
1266
615
376
629
1520
1475
1125
2397
1629
0
193
0
282
18,149
3
80
658
1,269
4,385
0
4,490
1,214
734
140
630
1876
0
723
158
2,225
110
368
50
162
19,275
1,896
1,896
4,982
4,982
RETAINED PROFITS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
25,871
20,889
RETAINED PROFITS AT THE
END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
27,767
25,871
Course Fees
Donations
Grants
Joining Fees
Membership Fees
Sale of Learning Materials
Xmas Party Receipts
Sundry income
EXPENDITURE
Bank Charges
Books and Publications
Catering Costs
Consumables IT
Depreciation
Dues and Subscriptions
Grant equipment
Insurance
Internet Fees
Licenses & Software
Postage
Printing
Repairs Computers
Room Hire
Software Expense
Stationery
Subscriptions
Sundry Expenses
Telephone
Xmas Party Expenses
Profit from ordinary activities
Income tax expense
Profit from ordinary activities
4
4
2
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2011
Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
Cash Box
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
2011
$
2010
$
25054
50.00
25,104
23,397
0
23,397
12,295
-12,032
263
12,067
-11,138
929
6,763
-4,363
2,400
4,803
-2,758
2,045
2,663
2,974
27,767
26,371
0
0
0
500
0
500
0
0
NET ASSETS
27,767
26,371
MEMBERS' FUNDS
Retained profits
Net Income
TOTAL MEMBERS' FUNDS
25,871
1,896
27,767
20,889
4,981
25,870
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed assets
Computer Equipment
Cost
Accumulated Depreciation
Total Computer Equipment
3
Furniture & Fittings
Cost
Accumulated Depreciation
Total Furniture & Fittings
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Unexpired Grant
Grants received in advance
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
4
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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PARRAMATTA COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS INC.
ABN 88 730 177 997
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2010 TO 30 JUNE 2011
Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies
This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial
reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act N.S.W. and Members.
The following material accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation of this financial
report.
(a)
Income Tax
In 2009 the Association adopted two not-for-profit clauses relating to dissolution and
no distributions to members.
For 2011 the Association self-assessed as exempt from Income Tax in accordance with
the Tax Guide for Not for Profit Organisations and notifies the ATO.
(b)
Computers, Furniture and Equipment
Each class of computers, furniture and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less,
where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over
the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is
held ready for use.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are:
Class of Fixed Asset
Computers and Equipment
Furniture and Office Equipment
Depreciation Rate
33?%
20%
Note 2: Income Tax Expense
Non taxable member income arising from
being a Not for Profit Organisation
c)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition policy for Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors Inc. is on a cash
basis including any limitations that exist in relation to the recording of cash receipts from
members. This cash source represents the major proportion of Parramatta Computer Pals
for Seniors Inc., revenue.
Note 3: Fixed Assets
Computers and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
2011
$
12,295
-12,032
263
2010
$
12,067
-11,138
929
6,763
-4,363
2,400
4,803
-2,758
2,045
2,663
2,974
Furniture and Equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
Note 4: Grants
2011
$
Grant Received
Grant Expended
Unexpended
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2010
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
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