Chebucto Community Net Board Meeting October 29,1996 Present: David Trueman, Joan Macintosh, Carole Compton Smith, Bernie Hart, Ben Armstrong, Jan Fullerton, Rob Currie, Joan Brown Hicks Bernie reported on The Telecommunities Canada 97 conference planning to date. David reported that he understands that the Industry Canada grant for the development of Csuite has been signed in Ottawa.Media coverage will be planned. Joan and David will follow up. Finances: Ben will be following up on promoting donations/invoices from Ips. Carol will follow up the details re invoices with Blaine. David moved and Jan seconded that Blaine's hours be increased to 37.5 hours a week and salary be increased by $1 more an hour. Motion carried. IP event: will be planned after board strategic planning meeting. Policy Information Committee:discussion will be taking place with the chair of the committee, John VanGurp by JoanM re membership on the committee. Volunteer Committee- Jan offered to be the volunteer coordinator if someone else will chair the Support and Training Committee. Jan will approach someone else to chair Support and Training. Strategic Planning Session: Plans are to hold the first event on Nov 27th or 28th. Carol will check to see if the Bell Road campus Board room is available. Next Board meeting : 7pm Tuesday November 12 at David's.