to the client machine. Client programs gained popularity amongst BBS users during the mid-1990s, when client users were able to shorten their wait in queue before login. Clients remain in common use for their various graphical, navigational, and communication functions, as well as one-click ease of connectivity. Clients can be found at BBSClient.net. Events ISCANic ISCABBS has semi-annual picnic or "ISCANIC" events held in Iowa City, Iowa, typically with parties and/or gatherings following. Recently annual camping or "CampNic" events have been added. Various regional "NICs" have been held on a more irregular schedule. These events have been held for nearly fifteen years, though none have occurred in recent memory. CampNic Recently an annual "CampNic" is held at Whitebreast Campground at Lake Red Rock near Knoxville, IA for more "outdoorsey" meetings of the members of ISCABBS. ISCA Not for Profit Corporation On December 16, 2007 control of the BBS transferred to the Iowa Student Computing Alumni, an Iowa not for profit corporation. This ended the association between ISCABBS and the University of Iowa. Initial membership requirements Membership of the new ISCA is open to all BBS users subject to approval by a 2/3 majority of existing members and payment of annual dues. Meetings are held on-line rather than in Iowa City. Policy Board The Iowa Student Computing Alumni have elected a seven-member policy board to govern day-to-day operations of the BBS. Four seats are opened for election in the spring, and three in the autumn for one-year terms. External links telnet://bbs.iscabbs.com to log into the BBS. ISCABBS.com for clients, DOC source code and general information Notes 1989 establishments in Iowa Bulletin board systems Iowa City, Iowa Organizations based in Iowa University of Iowa