October 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Announcement: Administrative and Policy Changes
by Dan FitzGerald 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

I'll take this point and counter it (although I personally don't like the name MARCH): when I'm trying to talk about VCF Mid-Atlantic to people, I often (accidentally) conflate VCF Mid-Atlantic (the group) with VCF East (the event) and VCF (the umbrella organization). Heck -- even in my head VCF is VCF is VCF, except that they really are three different things. (I will second you, though, on "VCF Mid-Atlantic" being a sensible name for the group as it regularly serves people from Virginia to Connecticut) Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them or She/Her Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger -----Original Message----- From: Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Reply-To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Announcement: Administrative and Policy Changes Date: 10/27/2024 05:57:51 PM

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Announcement: Administrative and Policy Changes
by Ian Litchfield 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Just breaking in here, The MARCH name is being considered for the LOCAL CHAPTER of VCFed. Specifically the club within the area service the members that we notice predominantly arrive from NY State through Virginia. VCFed is the parent organization that runs the festivals. It is becoming increasingly apparent, that the distinction between VCF as Vintage Computer Federation, VCF Mid-Atlantic and Vintage Computer Festival is very blurred. A issue that was brought up even ~5 years back when the group was planning to reorganize under VCF-MA. This has left the group that once functioned as a club neglected and the membership left confused from feedback we have received. Even at the workshops and on the local Infoage campus many even still refer to us as MARCH. We are working to get the community reinvigorated and to spur up local interest around NJ for members to participate and hopefully obtain more docents for the museum. Please be patient with us as we make these considerations and work through any feedback. Thank you. Ian L. On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 17:58 Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > For what it’s worth, mid Atlantic represents from New York to North > Carolina (north of Cape Hatteras specifically ). That is how it is defined > by the federal government with its regional fisheries management councils > and other governmental bodies. Being a boat guy, and having served on the > mid Atlantic fisheries management Council for three years, I happen to know > this! :-) > > The first reason that I could think of that removing VCF from the group > would be detrimental is it’s a consistent nomenclature for the various > festivals around the country. VCF East, VCF, Midwest, etc. etc. there are a > number of reasons that Vintage Computer Federation was chosen in the first > place, and I don’t see anything that has made those reasons any less valid > than they were before. > > However, I also joined when it was still MARCH, and simply took the name > change when it happened as part of the growth of the organization. > > The physical museum and warehouse may be in New Jersey, but there is a > large number of regular attendees to workshops and other events that come > from New York through Virginia on a regular basis, which is also part of > the reason mid-Atlantic was chosen. Major events draw people from much > further, or is it farther? I never get that one right! Of course, but we > have certainly become far more than a New Jersey organization in my opinion > than we were in the MARCH days. (Yes, plenty of people in MARCH from > outside Jersey, but it has expanded significantly since then) > > That said, I’m good with just about anything the group decides! > > I apologize if some of this response is a little unclear, I am relying on > Siri for my dictation as I am currently running the boat through the Point > Pleasant Canal! > > Tony Bogan > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 27, 2024, at 5:45 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 17:33 Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> The name MARCH was suggested because of its prior familiarity, and that > >> there is already a BARCH for the Bay Area Retro Computing Hobbyists, > which > >> is technically VCF Bay Area. > > > > > > A minor point. It is actually BACH. Erik didn’t like the acronym BARCH. > > “Retro” is in parentheses to distinguish it as not part of the acronym. > But > > the full name is indeed > > Bay Area Retro Computing Hobbyists. > > > > > > > >> > >> BARCH and MARCH > >> > >> Another reason to stick with the naming convention is that it rolls off > the > >> tongue better than saying a bunch of consonants, yet still maintaining a > >> meaning as an acronym. > >> > >> Jeff Salzman > >> > >>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 3:57 PM W2HX via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> How about just VCFED-NJ people will generally know where New Jersey is > >>> located. If, someday, another chapter is opened in, say North Carolina, > >>> they can just call themselves VCFED-NC > >>> > >>> > >>> 73 Eugene W2HX > >>> My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@w2hx/videos > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > >> Behalf > >>> Of Joshua Abraham via vcf-midatlantic > >>> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 6:16 PM > >>> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > >>> Cc: Joshua Abraham <jarvideo(a)gmail.com> > >>> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Announcement: Administrative and Policy > >>> Changes > >>> > >>> Just my two cents, but I feel like Mid-Atlantic should be retired for a > >>> more defined region name such as North East or New England to better > >> define > >>> the center of the chapter's operations. > >>> > >>> The term "Mid- Atlantic" I have seen in other circles to be very > broadly > >>> defined at times from as far south as the Carolinas and as far north as > >> New > >>> York State. > >>> > >>> That being said I think there would be a benefit in selecting a name > that > >>> better aligns with many of the other regional groups official or > >> otherwise > >>> for the sake of consistency to the layman. > >>> > >>> I know that technically Vcf does live within the mid Atlantic boundary, > >>> but being on the outer edge, it may be best to focus on a more central > >> name. > >>> > >>> Who knows, another group could pop up between new Jersey and Georgia > one > >>> day. May as well plan for the future. > >>> > >>> Respectfully, Joshua. > >>> > >>> On Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 5:09 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Thomas and to all > >>>> > >>>> Are the items that you mentioned here (and others pending) going to be > >>>> brought up at the Festivus meeting that we usually have in December > >>>> and VCF members allowed to vote on it?( or sooner) I am sure that you > >>>> and the others will keep us Informed. > >>>> > >>>> Mike Rosen > >>>> > >>>> Sent from: > >>>> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >>>> > >>>>> On Oct 25, 2024, at 2:40 PM, Thomas G via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> We in the steering committee have been considering making a number > >>>>> of changes to our operation, role, and focus for the past few weeks. > >>>>> We feel that our operation and communication has not been as > >>>>> effective as it > >>>> could > >>>>> be, given our stated goals, and are also considering certain changes > >>>>> to > >>>> the > >>>>> broader aspects of VCF Mid-Atlantic, such as membership, elections, > >>>>> and defining our role in relation to VCF National, largely in > >>>>> response to feedback from VCF Mid-Atlantic members. One of the > >>>>> changes we are considering, while largely inconsequential, is to > >>> revive the name 'MARCH' > >>>>> (short for 'Mid Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists') to replace the > >>>> clunky > >>>>> 'VCF Mid-Atlantic'. We are still in the deliberating process, but > >>>>> one change worth reporting has already occurred - Jeff Salzman has > >>>>> delegated the role of Steering Committee Chairman to Thomas > >>>>> Gilinsky. The > >>>> composition > >>>>> of the steering committee has not changed aside from this. > >>>>> > >>>>> Further information will be made available as we finalize our > >>> decisions. > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >> >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Announcement: Administrative and Policy Changes
by Joshua Abraham 27 Oct '24

27 Oct '24

Just my two cents, but I feel like Mid-Atlantic should be retired for a more defined region name such as North East or New England to better define the center of the chapter's operations. The term "Mid- Atlantic" I have seen in other circles to be very broadly defined at times from as far south as the Carolinas and as far north as New York State. That being said I think there would be a benefit in selecting a name that better aligns with many of the other regional groups official or otherwise for the sake of consistency to the layman. I know that technically Vcf does live within the mid Atlantic boundary, but being on the outer edge, it may be best to focus on a more central name. Who knows, another group could pop up between new Jersey and Georgia one day. May as well plan for the future. Respectfully, Joshua. On Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 5:09 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Thomas and to all > > Are the items that you mentioned here (and others pending) going to be > brought up at the Festivus meeting that we usually have in December and VCF > members allowed to vote on it?( or sooner) > I am sure that you and the others will keep us > Informed. > > Mike Rosen > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Oct 25, 2024, at 2:40 PM, Thomas G via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > We in the steering committee have been considering making a number of > > changes to our operation, role, and focus for the past few weeks. We feel > > that our operation and communication has not been as effective as it > could > > be, given our stated goals, and are also considering certain changes to > the > > broader aspects of VCF Mid-Atlantic, such as membership, elections, and > > defining our role in relation to VCF National, largely in response to > > feedback from VCF Mid-Atlantic members. One of the changes we are > > considering, while largely inconsequential, is to revive the name 'MARCH' > > (short for 'Mid Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists') to replace the > clunky > > 'VCF Mid-Atlantic'. We are still in the deliberating process, but one > > change worth reporting has already occurred - Jeff Salzman has delegated > > the role of Steering Committee Chairman to Thomas Gilinsky. The > composition > > of the steering committee has not changed aside from this. > > > > Further information will be made available as we finalize our decisions. > >

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Announcement: Administrative and Policy Changes
by Thomas G 27 Oct '24

27 Oct '24

We in the steering committee have been considering making a number of changes to our operation, role, and focus for the past few weeks. We feel that our operation and communication has not been as effective as it could be, given our stated goals, and are also considering certain changes to the broader aspects of VCF Mid-Atlantic, such as membership, elections, and defining our role in relation to VCF National, largely in response to feedback from VCF Mid-Atlantic members. One of the changes we are considering, while largely inconsequential, is to revive the name 'MARCH' (short for 'Mid Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists') to replace the clunky 'VCF Mid-Atlantic'. We are still in the deliberating process, but one change worth reporting has already occurred - Jeff Salzman has delegated the role of Steering Committee Chairman to Thomas Gilinsky. The composition of the steering committee has not changed aside from this. Further information will be made available as we finalize our decisions.

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Wanted: SCSI HBA
by Mike Loewen 26 Oct '24

26 Oct '24

I'm looking for an older SCSI controller: PCI-E or PCI-X 50-pin SCSI-2 external connector Linux compatible Anyone have one? Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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OT - Potential Equipment Pickup
by Martin A. Flynn 26 Oct '24

26 Oct '24

OT - Anyone live / work in Egg Harbor Township (NJ) ? Need an assist picking up a rack mount power supply for use at Camp Evans Martin Flynn

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Please take Pictures
by Christian Liendo 26 Oct '24

26 Oct '24

Due to a family emergency I can't come. I wanted to take pictures to advertise future events. Please take and share pictures.

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No more overnight sleeping at InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Wall Township has decreed that the Sandy bunk area may no longer be used for overnight stays. They say that it is an insurance liability. InfoAge has been trying to convince them that it isn’t a problem. InfoAge will lose money over this. This is very disappointing and I know frustrating to those who have used the inexpensive volunteer stay over. There’s nothing VCF can do at the moment. VCF and InfoAge will continue to try to convince them, but for the time being no one can sleep overnight in that area. So unfortunately volunteers will have to find a hotel or other arrangements for overnight stays. Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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C64C & Drive in Box in South Jersey $100
by Christian Liendo 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

This is not me, but I figured someone would want to know https://southjersey.craigslist.org/sys/d/shamong-commodore-set-up/779586420…

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VCF's latest rescue: PDP 11/34 from Wilmington, NC
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Our rescue of a DEC PDP 11/34 from North Carolina. Last used at the Slim Jim factory in Garner, NC. Our volunteer drove a uHaul truck from InfoAge to Wilmington, NC and back. Funding for this rescue was from our June 2024 swap meet. We had raised $800 from surplus artifacts that paid for this rescue. Picture here: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PDP_11_34_NC_Rescue-scaled.jpeg Our next swap meet is this coming Oct. 26, 2024: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ <https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/> Money donations to support our organization: https://vcfed.org/donate/ Artifact donation inquires: https://vcfed.org/artifact-donations/ Links about what happened to the factory: https://journalnow.com/n-c-slim-jim-plant-will-close/article_6d775dfa-7222-… Which is now an Amazon Distribution Center: https://www.wral.com/story/scars-finally-healing-decade-after-garner-conagr… Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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