Chebucto Board of Directors
Minutes of Meeting
March 5/96

In attendance: Jan Fullerton, David Trueman, Joan Brown-Hicks, Carole
Compton Smith,  Bernie Hart, Peter Henry, Joan Macintosh.

PST -  There was a discussion of the implications of having the PST charged
on Internet Connection fees.   It was decided Chebucto would take the
following steps:  1) Encourage NSFCN to send letters to the Premier and
Cabinet; 2) Chebucto will send letters of concern to all Provincial
politicians with copies to appropriate civil servants; and 3) if the former
action is not successful,  to encourage all Chebucto members to write the
appropriate politicians. This would be facilitated with a on-line form.

Action: 1)  Bernie will find out whether PST is charged charitable groups.
	2) David Trueman will do a first draft of the letter for review on-line.
	3) Bernie will follow-up with NSFCN.

Business Plan Project - David Trueman gave an update on the submission to
Industry Canada, ERA and HRDC for funding to complete the Business Plan for
the development of Chebucto Suite.  David pointed out that the purpose of
the business plan is to document the beneficial features of  C-Suite and
outline the benefits of having the work completed.  It was pointed out that
the package would be a wonderful complement to the CAP program.  If the
application is successful, the work will be done by David Trueman and David
Potter working under contract to FBDB.   The plan must be completed by the
end of March.

97 Telecommunities Canada Conference -  Bernie suggested the AGM would be
the proper time to announce the approval of the Telecommunities Board to
hold the 97 Conference in Halifax.  It was generally agreed this would be an
opportunity for us to make a significant "splash" - to pull out all stops.
Bernie indicated his interest in chairing the conference event and adding
this to his work with Chebucto external commitments.  Joan Mac suggested the
name of Logan Duffeld as a member of the Planning Committee.

AGM- Carole confirmed time and space arrangements for the AGM.  It will be
held in room 252 of the Bell Rd Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College
at 7:00 on Tuesday, March 19th.  An overhead will be available.  The agenda
will as per the By-laws.   The notice of meeting to all members will be sent
by David Trueman with the notice of motion for the change of name.

Reports - It was agreed 75 copies of all reports would be made an arranged
in a package as was done last year.  The deadline for all reports to be sent
on-line to Jan Fullerton is  Sunday.   Jan will do the mark-up work.  Peter
will then down load them and get them to Joan Brown-Hicks on Monday for
printing.

Other Actions - Bernie will be responsible for setting up a membership table
and for bringing all necessary items for certifying membership and voting.
Joan will look into the possible sale of T-shirts and Mugs.

Nominations Committee - Peter will be meeting with Laura and Bonnie on
Saturday to finalize the nominations list.

It was agreed the nominations report will be posted along with the other
reports.  The report will include a short resume for each person.  Peter
asked that each person be prepared to say a few words about his/her vision
for Chebucto in the event that nominations from the floor require a vote.

Brochure - Following a brief discussion of the present brochures it was
agreed changes were needed prior to the next printing.  All suggested
changes should be sent to Joe Baker by Monday, March 11.  Joe will
coordinate the changes and get the new copy to Joan Brown Hicks.

Other Items - Bernie agreed to do a first draft of a letter to Mayor
Fitzgerald and Ken Meech re an offer to provide Internet training, assist in
doing a home page and in making efficient use of the Net.  It was agreed
that it is worth considering soliciting a number of volunteers so that
one-on-one support can be provided.

Joan Mac said she is planning to implement a design contest for T-shirts and
Mugs.

Joan Brown Hicks advised that she will be hosting a get together at the time
of a visit by Heather Menzies sometime during the weekend of March 30th.

Peter suggested we schedule invitations to Board Meetings for selected
people who potentially can provide support.  He suggested we begin with
Councilor Howard Epstein.  Others mentioned were Valerie Spencer and someone
from RDA.

It was suggested that the next Board meeting should be tentatively scheduled
for March 26.  However, that date would be subject to the agreement of the
new directors who will assemble briefly following the AGM.