In Memory of Sherm Erickson
I met Sherm years ago at the monthly Space meeting, like I have met other friends at Space. I was having a problem with my Atari computer system is how I met Sherm. Sherm was there to say " Hi, maybe I can help you out with your Atari problem." which he did there and several times after that.
Sherm was quite involved in many of the operations of the Space club. Member, co-sysop, vice president, club party organizer (Christmas and Club Birthday parties) and most recently President of Space club. Sherm as president had dreams for Space club's future, such as Internet. I hope as a club, we can carry on his dreams.
Just recently at the March Space meeting, Sherm said to me, "Mike you are going to have to get out to my place and I will have to show you some of my new toys(referring to something doing with a computer). Several times in the past, I had the opportunity to go out to Sherm's house and do some computing . I enjoyed myself. Sherm and his wife and family would treat me like a king, every time Every time I went out they would always have lunch or dinner for me because they thought I was starved. I will never forget the winter night I went out to Sherm's house, years ago to do some computing with Sherm and I got stranded out to his place because of a big snow storm. I didn't want to impose on Sherm, but he insisted he put me up for the night. Sherm provided me with sleeping quarters for the night and a big breakfast in the morning. That morning I had fun with Sherm, helping him clear 10 feet of snow from his driveway and trying to find my car. That day he trained me how to use his riding snow blower.
When it came to the semi-annual electronic shows, such as the amateur show, midwinter madness show, or the hamfest, Sherm was always at the Space meetings promoting these events. Sherm was always a regular at these electronic shows, I would run into him every time looking for bargains. He also would be a regular to volunteer to work behind the Space Computer booth at these shows help visitors with computer questions concerning there Atari computers. It was also a added opportunity for me and Mike Schmidt to talk computers. Several times, Sherm would disappear from behind the booth and then come back with hot Dogs and pop for the Space booth volunteers at the electronic shows.
Sherm Erickson was a good example of a Atari computer enthusiast. Whether at the Space meetings, electronic shows, or at Snuffys or Fudruckers Restaurant it was a lot of Atari computer talk, which I enjoyed. I learned a lot from Sherm and I think others did too!
In closing I will always remember Sherm Erickson as a good friend, a person always ready to jump in and help his fellow club members, Atari computer die-heart. From Sherm I will always remember that even though we are adults, there is nothing wrong with being a kid at heart and enjoying life.
God bless and take care of you, Sherm. You will be missed!
Mike Weist
Treasurer's Report by Greg Leitner
The March meeting got off to a rather sad start when Sherm announced that Nathan had resigned his office as President of SPACE. Nathan may never read this newsletter, but I want him to know that I really appreciated the years he served and his sincerity he showed to the Club and it's members. I don't know all the details of what led to Nathan's resignation but I'd like to say that I would like him to reconsider his decision. Sometimes we make these decisions on the spur of the moment not taking the time to sort out all the facts and really thinking things through.
Thanks to Sherm for taking over for Nathan. I know Sherm would like to see Nathan change his mind and reconsider. Atari was a big part of Nathan's life for some time and I know he will miss all of us just as we will miss him.
We had a good turnout for our March meeting and we even had a couple of new members to welcome into our Club. Counting membership renewals we had five memberships on record for the March meeting and with other miscellaneous sales we took in a total of $91.00. On the other hand we only had expenses for the BBS and newsletter which totalled about $35.00. So once again we had a net gain for the month and our bank balance now stands at $585.72. We should be getting a bill for $90.00 for the first quarter room rental for 1995 which would bring our balance down to around $500.00.
Our April meeting should be interesting as the BBS demo which was cancelled for the February and March meetings is now rescheduled for April. Come join us and see how to get the most out of our modems as we learn from the experts.