RE: [Ldsoss] New here.

[Jeff raymond]

Title: Re: [Ldsoss] New here.

John, you raise some good questions that should be thought through.  I am curious as to what others thinking is on the issue of church related electronic information.   - Really, should information be transferred from ward/stake computers to PDA’s, tablets, and home computers?   - If yes to the above question, what information should be controlled, allowed or restricted and for whom?   - What should be done with the information once it has served its purpose?   My Bishop carries the MLS info on his palm and I assume he is comfortable with it there.  As for me, I have the paper versions of the directory, members with and without callings, and the bishopric action and interview list.  These travel back and forth with me between home and church meetings.  On my tablet I have my written notes from bishopric meetings and auxiliary meetings.  Also on my tablet I am trying a program called “MyWard.”   As I contemplate the questions above, I find myself comparing the pros and cons of using paper vs. electronic information.  I have had some thoughts with regard to security. I can secure all my electronic information from prying eyes and snooping fingers with passwords, but not so easy with paper.  When I am released I can securely erase all my electronic info, folders, etc, but with paper it needs to be shredded to be completely sure.  I have just changed from 2nd assistant in the high priests group leadership to executive secretary.  I found it very easy to erase all the info I generated electronically over the past couple of years.  Interestingly, it was cathartic.   Thanks, Jeff Raymond           From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Mulholland Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 5:10 AM To: LDS Open Source Software Subject: Re: [Ldsoss] New here.   One thing that we must remember is that when we record information on our own personal computers is that it is confidential. Imagine if a malicious person got ahold of the temple recommend list for your ward. This could be disasterous and quite embarassing to many. The question arises also of what information you should keep and for how long. I don't know the answer to this but remember that every five years or so a new bishop is called. Should we remember the sins of someone many years ago? On some issues we need to have a veil of forgetfulness come over us when the issue is resolved. I think part of that is not having an electronic copy. John Jeff raymond wrote: > Hi all, > > I’m new to your list and have just been called as Executive Secretary. > I use a tablet pc at meetings. > > I am wondering if there is any software that I can use that will > generate reports like the “Bishop Action and Interview List” and > temple recommend expiration dates. Ideally, having the MLS software on > my tablet would be nice, but I don’t know if that is allowed. > > Also, I could use a conversion program that would export into > Microsoft Outlook member names, addresses, phone numbers, email, > b-days, and children. > > This list looks like a great resource for us all, I’m glad to be here. > > Thanks, > > Jeff Raymond > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0536-5, 09/09/2005 Tested on: 9/11/2005 11:12:55 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software. avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0537-0, 09/12/2005 Tested on: 9/12/2005 11:04:25 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software.

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