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Vision Computer Programming Services, Inc.
Better Software...Better Price!

EMAIL ADDRESSES:

Michael Dommer     mikelaptop@visioncps.com
Nicole Dommer     nicoled@visioncps.com
Zenith Mulkerin     email@visioncps.com
Lisa Paetzold      lisap@visioncps.com
Veronica Prewitt      veronicap@visioncps.com

- Upcoming Conferences:  Vision will be attending the following conferences:

   * Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pacific Leadership Conference
        September 29-30, 2010, in Seattle, WA

   * Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Leadership Conference
        October 7, 2010, in Louisville, KY

Stop by our booth to see the new features in the Member Tracking System and Supporter Donation System, pick a free demonstration copy of our software and register to win a prize...


- BRAND NEW WEBINARS...  Vision will be performing webinars each month for Member Tracking System and Supporter Donation System.  The webinars will be recorded and posted on our website.  Click HERE to review the schedule or view a recorded webinar.

- BRAND NEW Bluetooth Bar Code Scanning available.  Click on products & services on the left to learn more.

- Outcome Measurement - surveys, questionnaires, pre/post tests, school grades and more can be entered and reported on within the Member Tracking System.  Click here for a step by step Quick Tip or contact us for a free walk through of this feature.

- New update for Member Tracking System was released June 7, 2010.  Your Annual Upgrade Fees must be current in order to receive this update.  Please contact our office if you have any questions.

- Vision's office address:     PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS
     685 Main Street, Suite C
     Safety Harbor, FL 34695

- Vision accepts payments via ACH - contact us for more information

- Online Web Registration is here! 
   Create a link on your website for your parents/contacts to register their children to your club. 
   Save time on data entry.
   Contact Vision for more information on this feature. 

- Is your data being backed up?  Have you lost your data recently due to a crashed computer or virus? Do you have a plan if your computer crashes or gets infected by a virus?  If you would like to have peace of mind everyday then protect your Member Tracking System and Supporter Donation System data everyday with the new Offsite Web Backup option from Vision.  After a one time setup you can automatically backup your files to an offsite server everyday for less than $.30 per day!  Call or email us to sign up for offsite backup for one or both of your Vision programs!

- Would you like to produce more effective reports?  Are you using all of the features of the Vision software that you would like?  If not then contact our office now to set an appointment for an Online Software Training.  In less than 2 hours you can become an expert in any variety of features within the Member Tracking System or Supporter Donation System software.  Call now to refresh your skills!

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Each Member Tracking System or Supporter Donation System software license can be used on one (1) or more computer systems within one (1) physical building.  You may not house the program on one (1) computer with a terminal server and/or SQL and use it from other computers via the internet without proper licensing.  If you have additional units and would like to use the program in those units then additional licensed packages are required.

- MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS for the Member Tracking System version 7 and higher and Supporter Donation System version 5 and higher software packages are:
     Pentium III with a clock speed of 900 MHz or Higher
        1 GIG RAM memory or Higher
        2 GIG RAM memory if you are using Windows Vista and MS Office 2007
     900 mb available on the Hard drive
     Windows XP with all Service Packs installed
     Microsoft Access 2002 (XP) or 2003 with all Service Packs installed
     Microsoft Word 2002 (XP) or 2003 with all Service Packs installed
Please Note that if you are calling Vision for support of our products that the MINIMUM requirement listed above need to be in place for the Member Tracking and Supporter Donation System in order for us to assist you with technical support.

- Check out the Pocket MTS software and IPAQ and Scan Card hardware on the products & services page to the left.

- Looking for Microsoft software?
  Microsoft products can be obtained for FREE thru Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  Requesting Microsoft Software is easy!  Just login at www.bgca.net and click on Operation Connect.  The Microsoft Software Donation link will direct you to the Club Tech page detailing Microsoft Software Donation information.  If, after reviewing the information on the Microsoft Software Donations page, you have questions about which package is right for you, please contact LaVerne Postell at (404) 487-5773 or lpostell@bgca.org
  Any non-profit organization can also purchase Microsoft products for a significant discount from www.techsoup.com.

- Send an email to lisap@visioncps.com to receive our bi-weekly newsletter.  It contains helpful hints and tips on our software packages. 

- Microsoft Windows and Office Updates - not only does Microsoft recommend that you keep your computer up to date with their updates but so does Vision.  The latest version of the Member Tracking System and the Supporter Donation System REQUIRE that the latest Windows, Office and MS Jet updates be in place.  Listed below are links to use to check and update your computers.  ALL computers MUST be updated. 
Windows  http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate
Office  http://www.microsoft.com/  click on Office Update on the left
Jet  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;239114#XSLTH3131121123120121120120

- If you would like to see your name and your club's name on our website, send us a testimonial and we will put it on our site.  

- Need help with Member Tracking Software - read and print our Quick Tips - they are step by step instructions for specific areas of the Member Tracking System

- Web-based Member Tracking System software is as simple as a Terminal Server with multiple locations logging into your central server through the internet.  Call Vision for more information on how to link all your Units together through the internet. 

- Cash Drawer - use cash drawers to manage your money by way of the Member Tracking Software.  On the Members form, Charges/Payments tab, click on Receive Payment and when receiving a cash payment the drawer will automatically open. An End of Day Cash Sheet is available in the Reports section to balance your drawer.

- Vision accepts payment by Visa and MasterCard.

- OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm Eastern time.

- USER SUPPORT CALLS are free to all purchasers of Vision Computer Programming Services software and cover the following items:  Installation walk thru of Vision's software, Initial setup of Vision's software, Data Upgrades from one version to the next of Vision's software, How to run a report within Vision's software, How to navigate within Vision's software, Troubleshooting Vision's software, and other topics at Vision's discretion.

- We encourage behind the scenes editing of our program but we do recommend that you have knowledge of Microsoft Access database design concepts.  Keep in mind that any changes made to the MTS7PROG.MDB file will be overwritten the next time you receive an upgrade!  

Vision Computer Programming Services, Inc.
685 Main Street, Suite C
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(888) 425-6964
Email: email@visioncps.com 
Web Page: www.visioncps.com

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