HISTORY

August 2000 we began with just over 50 people. Since then our group's annual active membership remains in excess of 400 people and over 1600 people have passed through the club.

2002 saw us with a permanent home at Islington Public School (see below) in a heritage building with rooms for our computers as well as meetings.

Our home

We started with only 4 men as tutors but now have over 40 volunteer tutors who are the backbone of the club.

Our original training methods have improved considerably since our beginnings with printed training manuals, a training CD and the use of a software program which allows the lead tutor to display one screen on all computers.

At the end of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005 we saw the arrival of new desks. Now the room looks professional and we've received numerous compliments on the practicality and the appearance of the design.

Training

2006

expanded the range of courses offered,
reformatted and expanded meetings of members,
introduced a range of "short courses"

2007

purchased new computers and flat screen monitors
introduced new courses using the upcoming Vista
expanded our range of "short courses"
planned additional social activities for members (and their friends)
sought visiting speakers to present topics

2008

installed a split system air conditioner
installed a hearing loop for hearing impaired people
formed a digital photography interest group

2009

reviewed and improved our course range
introduced courses using Vista and Microsoft Office 2007

2010

purchased and installed Windows 7 as an operating system option
triple booted computers in XP, Vista and Windows 7
Our 10th Birthday. Read the ASSCA Newsletter page.
Guest speakers explored new technologies ( iPad and the NBN )
1st Place in ASCCA Club Website Competition 2010 to ComputerPals Newcastle Click HERE to see award.

2011

purchase of 5 new computers and a large LCD TV to assist with course presentations
courses oriented to Windows XP and Windows 7 only
arrangement entered into with Domayne Kotara, we present store workshops and the company provides free Entertainment Section VIP card for members

2012