Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is a NASPA committee. Its mandate is to evaluate and certify equipment used by players and directors. To contact the committee, please send an email message to technology@scrabbleplayers.org.

Members

The following members currently belong to the committee:

Judy Cole

ex officio

2019-07-22~

John Chew

acting chair

2019-07-22~

Reese Daniel

inactive

2013-01-04~

Rich Baker

2016-11-29~

Joel Horn (EX)

2009-03-23~

Arthur Moore

2016-04-07~

Joe Neff

2009-03-23~

Mary Rhoades

2009-03-23~

Michael Thelen (EX)

2009-03-23~

The following members have served past terms on the committee:

	Scott Smith chair 2006-08-01~2012-05-23
	Scott Smith 2012-05-24~2015-08-15
	Jeremy Brooke 2006-09-01~2009-12-31
	Erik Anderson 2009-03-23~2009-07-01
	John Chew 2009-03-23~2009-07-01
	John Chew ex officio 2009-07-02~2019-07-22
	Randy Hersom (EX) 2009-03-23~2009-07-01
	John Green 2009-03-23~2010-02-26
	John Green 2012-05-06~2018-01-11
	Rebecca Slivka (EX) chair 2009-03-23~2012-04-23
	Chris Cree (SM) ex officio 2009-03-23~2012-05-23
	Chris Cree (SM) chair 2012-05-24~2019-07-22
	Dallas Johnson ex officio 2013-01-01~2015-08-15

Findings

From time to time, the Committee will release findings which may affect the permissibility or preference of game equipment. Such findings will be posted here, and announced through the usual media.

1. Technology Committee Finding 1 on the use of the Zarf app as a game clock

Agenda

• Evaluate timer applications for handheld devices (e.g., iPhone) for possible use at clubs and tournaments
• Evaluate and sanction handheld devices/programs for SSL word judging (e.g., LAMPwords on Palm devices, Checkword on iPhone)