Monthly Minutes – 2007 Archive
Meeting: 11th of January 2007
Present
- Ron Harrington; President
- Lynn Karr; Director
- Alissa Harrington; Secretary
- Denise Beaver
- Judy Stem; Vice-president
- Brian Holsonbake
- Catherine McDonald
- Wally Brown
- David Franc
- Bob Cage
- Larry Twele
- Thomas Bethune
- Jessica Foster
- Tracy Rouchard
- David Anderson
- Tim Fales
- Patrick Abbondandolo
- Mike Shelah
- Dr. James Kadtke
- Doug Heck
- Rich Waganer
- Mark Ripper
- Linda Nestor
- Barb Schmidt
- Bob Keller
- Chris Nicoli
- Bruce Hall
- Jed David
- Christine Plater
- Bob Small
- Isabel DeFeo
- Donya Oneto
- Lorsi Pizza
- Steve Williams
- David Minges
- Robert Dorr
- Mollie McCormick
- Egils Milbergs
General Announcements
- Lynn Karr
- Lynn Karr opened the meeting with member introductions.
- Ron Harrington
- Ron Harrington reminded members about the Council's growing need for fundraising; two events are quickly approaching: the upcoming golf tournament and the annual event.
- Ron also presented the first Tech Council budget to the members. Projected expenses for 2006 are $42,000. Ron noted a $7,494.00 shortfall, reaffirming our greater need for fundraising efforts.
- CTC Assistance to Non-Profits
- Ron Harrington stated that assisting with the Non-Profits in the new building "Fits our Mission" as the Tech Council.
- Thom Bethune and Doug Heck, from Infopathways, presented their report on the Non Profit Center survey and verified the suitability of the new Non-Profit building infrastructure. Twenty tenants will share the building, presenting a unique opportunity to share technology resources, such as internet connectivity and equipment. It was noted that Catholic Charities and Head Start will not participate in Resource sharing, but the majority of the tenants are interested. An example of estimated savings $17,424 for the first year if 20 tenants participate.
- Initial Technology Needs:
- Shared internet access
- Set up Assistance on Feb 1st from 8 am-12pm
- Equipment donations needed: NICs, switches, Hubs, Cables
- Long Term Needs:
- Education
- Training
- Technical Support
- On-going Service
- Thom and Doug urged the members of the Tech Council to help with the growing needs. Tom stated that assisting with the project "Establishes CTC technical authority and it's an opportunity for a broad band base of willing member involvement." Doug stated that "By sharing resources to reduce costs of running Non-Profits, enables them to do more for the community."
- The non-profit center is a high-profile opportunity, as it is the first of its kind. Future projects will be modeled after this building.
- Ron noted that the Tech Council is donating the router to the Non-profit building.
- Golf Event
- Lynn presented the Sponsorship Golf brochure to the members. Ron Harrington emphasized that this sponsorship is a crucial piece of our fundraiser event, as sponsorships are the main source of income for our event. The mission right now is to get the word out and contribute.
- Maryland Homeland Security
- Lynn announced that Catherine McDonald of A&O Computer Consultants wishes to create an association with Maryland Homeland Security. Such a relationship would give us contacts at the government level. Katherine would like the Tech council to assist Maryland Homeland Security as emergencies arrive. A conference call is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 17th; Tech Council members are invited to participate.
Speakers – Dr. James Kadtke, Executive Director & Egils Milbergs, President and Founder - Accelerating Innovation Foundation
For more information contact: Dr. James Kadtke at jkadtke@aol.com
Contact information for Egils Milbergs:
emilbergs@msn.com
www.innovationecosystems.com
www.innovative.typepad.com
202-256-5506
The Accelerating Innovation Foundation is a grassroots level approach to stimulate technology development. They work to increase economic development in formerly devastated areas by deploying such disciplines as nanotechnology. The foundation is a year old, 501C3 organization, working as a clearinghouse on policy for grassroots development.
Visit: www.acceleratinginnovation.org
Egils presented the following key points:
- Forecast that China will outpace our economy within 40 years. Increased Economic Power due to the fact that they are committing themselves to be innovators.
- Innovation is accelerating. We are currently in Bio, Nano and Cogno age.
- Our environment is moving to a non-linear direction and there are new ways for people to work together.
- Highlighted New Innovation Perspective:
Best From Anywhere
Active Co-Innovators
Sense and Respond
Optimizing value
Expanding into New Markets
Share and Expand IP
Multi-disciplinary (self organizing systems)
Self Organizing Relations - New Business Model: Innovation is not just the hardware…products and services are no longer separate entities.
- Eiger Lab-combines education, technology and business sector. It is an innovation forum that defines and makes action for improving the Innovation Ecosystem. Working to break beyond geography to develop innovation.
- Visit www.RocoPedia.com for more information.
- Real results require experimenting with new regional innovation models-designed outside the beltway. Create the model!
Lynn Karr acknowledged that the catalyst is to become aware of what assets our Tech Council members have to offer.
Event / Committee Reports
- Ambassador
- Lynn introduced attending new members: Robert Dorr (Compukids Volunteer), Dave Franc (SPARKS 4-H Technology Club), Mollie McCormick (bytes & words, a design and production company for print and multimedia), Jed Davis and Bob Small, Carroll Technology Services, Inc. New member not present Dave Burrow, Visual Integrators.
- Compukids
- Chairman Bobby Keller informed members that 128 computers have been given to date; including 99 to families and 29 to non-profits. The next WorkDay is Saturday, Jan 27th at 9am, Non-Profit Center. The committee is seeking P3 processors and above; memory and modems are also needed. Contact Lynn or Bobby if your company can donate.
- Golf
- Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Thursday, May 17th at Wakefield Valley Country Club. Are you interested in joining the golf committee? Contact Judy Stem or Dave Baxter.
- News Article Series
- Seeking general articles of interest targeted to Carroll County residents. Lynn acknowledged Catherine McDonald for recently submitting an article and Tracy Rouchard will begin an interview series of articles. Please contact Lynn if you can contribute.
- NonProfit Center
- Tom Bethune announced that the committee is investigating combining the Non-Profit Center’s phone system at the Tenant Meeting on Thursday, January 18th. Brian Holsonbake will assist with the planning, but Thom announced they are seeking additional CTC volunteers to assist with the project.
- Technically Correct
- Ron Harrington announced that the CTC will resume the Technically Correct television series. The goal is to make Technically Correct a quarterly program in 2007. Although Rich Waganer has the resources to produce the program, volunteers are needed to develop content and the creative process. See Rich or Ron if you are interested in being involved with this committee. Award Winning Show!
- Technology Advisory Committee
- Chairman Barb Schmidt announced that the committee is working on a County Government forum. This project includes developing a survey on our website to identify the top 5 technology products. They will introduce CTC and the TAC committee to the Council of Governments at their February meeting.
- Website
- Isabel DeFeo shared the recent updates to the website. In conjunction with Steve Williams of Lighthouse Systems, the current Tech Council website has been revamped to include improved functionality, upgraded technology and a streamlined appearance.
- Doug Heck-Recently attended a Business of Intellectual property seminar sponsored by the Tech Council of Maryland. More sessions are being developed, but the Tech Council of Maryland is seeking your input; contact Mark Glazer at mglazer@techcouncilmd.com
- Judy Stem is seeking contacts in Taiwan who may be interested in opportunities in the health and wellness industry.
- Dave Franc reminded members that the 4-H Robotics club is seeking businesses to sponsor a competition ring (to be used county wide). He urged local business owners to please consider the sponsorship. The purchase price is $1300.
- Catherine McDonald recommended that a portion of the purchase price of the Tech Event DVD, go toward the ring. Specific information could be posted on the website.
- Bob Cage is seeking an individual with C ++ and java scripting experience.
- Denise Beaver reminded companies that are at least 2 years old and in the manufacturing sector to take advantage of Enterprise Carroll. This grant program can contribute direct investments into your business.
- Lynn announced that CTC recently took part in the Community Media Center’s Holiday Open House. Additionally, CTC was a finalist for the Chamber’s 2006 Small Business Award, Non-Profit category.
Member Announcements
Next Month’s Speaker:
Westminster Mayor Tom Ferguson
The State of Technology in Westminster
March Speaker:
John Dillman President, MD Broadband Cooperative
Initiative to Bring Broadband to Rural Maryland
