Chebucto Commumity Net Board Minutes
April 8, 1998


Present:  David Trueman, Doug Rigby, Bernie Hart, Charlie Macdonald, 
Blaine Murphy, David Murdoch, Michael Colborne, Joyline Makani, Sharon 
Parker, Peter Mortimer.


1.  VolNet

Bernie Hart and Peter Mortimer reported on the VolNet meetings held with 
Industry Canada earlier in the week.

2.  New Position

Sharon Parker distributed a draft contract and a hiring recommendation.

Motion:  That the CCN Board ratify the motion approved by the Executive 
Committee appointing Richard Rudnicki to the position of Coordinator, 
Fundraising and Development, effective April 9, 1998.  Moved by Sharon 
Parker, seconded by Doug Rigby.  Carried.

3.  Health Canada

David Murdoch reported on the Health Canada project.  Most of the 
training has been completed.  The project has met with very positive 
response and is within budget.  $500 has been received by the New 
Brunswick division of the Victorian Order of Nurses for additional 
training.  By the end of April the project will be completed.

4.  Annual General Meeting

Sharon Parker is coordinating the annual reports.  The Halifax Regional 
Library will arrange refreshments.  Michael Colborne will assist David 
Murdoch on the Nominations Committee.

5.  Urban CAP

Bernie Hart reported that Industry Canada is looking at possibly 50 sites 
in Halifax Regional Municipality and will contribute $50,000 per site.  
Discussion centred on what CCN's role should be, and how best to 
proceed.  Bernie will pursue this with Jim Stanley, at the Technology and 
Science Secretariat.

6.  Volunteer Committee

Charlie Macdonald reported that a five person committee is in place.  A 
database of potential volunteers is being developed.  David Trueman 
suggested a party for volunteers and potential volunteers.  Committee 
chairs could speak about volunteer opportunities.

7. Technical Committee

David Trueman reported on the recent work of the committee.  They are 
working on the PPP problem.  The Board agreed to pay for refreshments for 
the committee.  Work is progressing on the new server.

Minutes prepared by Michael Colborne