Monthly Minutes – 2005 Archive
Meeting: 13th of October 2005
Present
- Josh Kohn; President
- Bob Cage
- Brian Holsonbake
- Alissa Harrington
- Steve Yerger
- Victor Clark Jr.
- Richard Lord
- Dave Shaffer
- Isabel DeFeo
- Mark Pallack
- Bob Keller
- Doug Heck
- Thom Bethune
- Linda Gray-Niznik
- Mike Bell
- Tom Sullivan
- Ron Harrington
- Barb Schmidt
- Danielle Shubert
- Sgt. Dave Valentine
- Denise Beaver
- Andrew Gilley
- John Pohlhaus
- Lynn Karr
General Announcements
- Lynn Karr
- Director Lynn Karr opened the meeting. Reminded everyone about our Annual Event on October 20th, and encouraged everyone to register through the website.
- Advisor columns in Carroll County Times - opened up the opportunity to members to write a column to submit for publication. If interested in writing a column, work with Lynn.
- Lynn met with Steve Kozak of the Greater Baltimore Tech Council to discuss ways to assist in our growth. Steve has given Carroll Tech Council the opportunity to co-host a Spring Winetasting event. GBTech will extend member benefits to CTC members to attend at $20 rate, and will allow one or two of our members to be winepourers. Cost for winepourer spot is $300. Wonderful opportunity to network.
- Elections
- First ballot scratched as nominations changed. Staggering board appointments necessitates four current Board Members terms end this year. New candidates can be submitted up to end of meeting today. New ballot will be emailed. Voting is anonymous. Suggestion was made by Bob Cage for online voting with ballot validation process. Will be looked into for next year's elections.
Speaker – Sgt. Dave Valentine and Barb Schmidt
Mobile Command Center
The Mobile Command Center is owned by the Sheriff's Office, and has been set up with a grant for Homeland Security. Dave researched and set up the specifications for this Command Center, which was commissioned October 20, 2004. It is set up for 50 continuous hours of service. It can serve as an office, communications center, and unified command center for natural disasters, missing person searches, barricade / hostage negotiations, and critical incident operations. Requests for attendance at community events should go to Sheriff Tregoning.
Committee Reports
- Advisors
- Continuation of columns. Three Advisors (Mike Bell, Chris Nicoli and Marc Seidler) were present at the Mall on October 8 for our Technically Correct TV Show. They took questions from a live audience, which will become part of the TV show.
- Ask the Expert
- Two of the four seminars in the series have been held, with good success. Tom Sullivan is taping each program, and they are being aired on Carroll Community College's channel 18, and then will go to CMC Channel 19. Next Session will be November 9, and will discuss Computer Network Security with panelists Josh Lippy from America's Remote Help Desk, David Shaffer from Tier One Technology, and Richard Lord from ITSS.
- CompuKids
- Work day held two weeks ago to prepare computers from Phoenix Project. Four are now ready to go. Human Services sent two applications. Will schedule when four applications are received. Bob Keller (KelTech) may have modems to use in these four. Need 56K PCI slot modems and speakers.
- Government Relations
- CCPN is moving forward to implement INET. Karen Merkle had a meeting with Steve Powell regarding recommendations to County regarding Westminster Tech Park.
- Marketing
- Currently working on promoting the Annual Event. Families are welcome. Westminster Ballet Theatre will present contemporary dance "Thriller". Delegate Susan Krebs will discuss technology legislation. Golf Brochure is in development for May 10th outing at Wakefield Valley.
- Membership
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New members welcomed:
- Bob Keller
- KelTech Computer Service
- Michael Wolinski
- MRW Systems
- Shane Shaneman
- Communications Supply Corporation
- Thomas Bethune
- InfoPathways
- Douglas Heck
- InfoPathways
Looking for volunteers for Membership Committee to serve as welcoming ambassadors.
- Technically Correct
- October 8th at Westminster TownMall we held a live event that was taped for the TV show. Tom Sullivan had a volunteer crew of about 10 people assisting with the taping; TownMall set up a stage with a big screen TV from Sears; 5 stores donated prizes for a drawing; Advisors were onstage answering questions. Will air in Channel 19 throughout November and December.
- Website
- LOCATE continuing to receive new entries. Isabel reported that website is being updated more frequently and has all Carroll County Times articles archived, as well as meeting minutes. She encouraged members to submit news about their companies that can be included on CTC website.
Member Announcements
- Carroll County Robotics Team
- Linda Gray-Niznik reported they need $6,00 by December 1.
- Bob Cage
- Labor Day Race earned $25,000.
- Shepherd's Staff
- Audrey Cimino requested a technician evaluate the Shepherd's Staff computer system. Volunteers from CTC should contact Lynn.
- David Shaffer
- Has a job opening for a Computer Field Engineer with four years experience.
- Victor Clark
- Brought some new booklets "Small Business Resource Guide" from Maryland Dept. of Business and Economic Development.
- Denise Beaver
- Said that as Economic Development is a member of GBTech, CTC members can attend events through Ec. Dev. membership. Contact Denise if interested.
Next Member Meeting
- Date
- November 10, 2005
- Speaker
- Tim Blizzard, Carroll County Career &
Technology Center Teacher - Topic
- Technology curriculum and how we are preparing students for careers.
