CCN Board of Directors Minutes
March 30, 1999

Present:  Andrew Wright, Richard Rudnicki, Bernie Hart, Sue Newhook,
Sharon Parker, Doug Rigby, Michael Colborne, David Murdoch, Joyline
Makani.

1.  Projects:

	David Murdoch outlined details of several projects:

	1.  $25,000 grant from Industry Canada to develop a marketing plan
and promotional materials for CSuite.  This project is underway.
	2.  $25,000 grant from Telecommunities Canada to establish a
provincial server.  This server would provide services that are currently
provided to CCN users on a province-wide basis.  $8000 of this grant will
be used for a hardware upgrade.  This project is underway.
	3.  The Office of Learning Technologies is interested in an
upgrade of CSuite software.  This project is still under discussion.
	4.  $25,000 from HRDC for a community learning network project.
This project is still under development.
	5.  Other potential projects include a $2000 health environment
project and $10,000 from Canada Trust.

2.  Volnet:

	Bernie reported on the latest Volnet developments.  CCN is
involved in discussions leading to the establishment of a delivery agency
for the entire province which will supply non-profit organizations with
internet connectivity, computers, training, and support.  The provincial
server mentioned above could be used in this service delivery.  The
benefits for CCN include money for training and support, web site support,
and management functions.  The next deadline for Volnet proposals is April
30.

3.  UrbanCAP:

	Bernie reported on UrbanCAP.  Bernie and Peter Morgan met last
week with Jim Stanley of TSS.  Money from this project
will be used to fund the executive director position.  This project could
start soon.  The next step is to develop an invoice and submit it to TSS.

4.  Annual General Meeting:

	Committee reports should be sent to Sharon by April 6.  Michael
will email the minutes from last year's AGM to David and Chris Majka.
Michael and Joyline will look after refreshments.

5.  Project Support Proposal:

	In light of all the current and proposed projects, David Murdoch
proposed hiring someone for a couple of days per week to write and
coordinate projects until an executive director is in place.  He will send
an email to the Board with details of his proposal.

6.  Budget/Financial:

	Doug presented the financial report for the year which will be
presented to the AGM.  He discussed revisions to the previous budget.

7.  CCN Office:

	Richard and David reported on personnel matters.  Currently Doug
is volunteering in the office and Andrew has been hired on a contract
basis to maintain office hours and telephone assistance to users.

8.  Executive Director:

	The ad appeared in the newspaper on Saturday.  The closing is
April 9th.  Richard and David will conduct the first interview; the
Executive Committee (David, Peter, Sharon, Doug) will conduct the second.

9.  UserHelp:

	Andrew reported that UserHelp could use additional volunteers.
Andrew and Joyline will  work on this.

Next meeting: April 27, North Branch Library, 6-8 pm.

Minutes prepared by Michael Colborne.