Monthly Minutes – 2006 Archive
Meeting: 9th of March 2006
Present
- Ron Harrington; President
- Judy Stem; Vice President
- Lynn Karr; Director
- Alissa Harrington; Secretary
- Denise Beaver
- Dave Baxter
- James Sproat
- Mark Pallack
- Wade Johansen
- Brian Holsonbake
- Douglas Heck
- Stan Prouser
- Catherine McDonald
- Thom Bethune
- Tom Canon
- Richard Lord
- Steve Kousouris
- Barb Schmidt
- Bob Keller
- Isabel DeFeo
- Bruce Hall
- David Shaffer
- Christine Plater
General Announcements
Director Lynn Karr opened the meeting at 8:45 in our new location in the Non-Profit Center, 225 Clifton Blvd.
Judy Stem invited members to attend an Open House of the Non-Profit Center, next Thursday, March 16th, from 6-8 pm. Members are encouraged to bring guests. Please contact Lynn Karr if you are planning to bring a group. Refreshments will be provided.
- Golf Event
- The second annual Tech Council Golf event will be held May 12th at Wakefield Valley. Lunch at 11am, tee off by 12:00 pm, dinner and silent auction to follow.
- Dave Baxter expressed his concern over the slow response for sign up. He distributed a sign up sheet for members to list their intended participation, either through volunteering, sponsoring or playing. If you were not present at the meeting, please email Dave with your intent.
- Dave urged members to use their contacts and help spread the word.
- For member convenience, a PDF of the golf brochure is available on the Tech Council website for electronic distribution.
- Ron Harrington added that this is an opportunity for everyone who pays dues to support our organization. Currently we have only met 1/2 of our minimum number of golf participants.
- The golf committee is also seeking tangible items from organizations to place in goodie bags for the event.
- Wine Tasting Event
- Lynn reminded members that the Carroll Tech Council will be Co-hosting the April 4th Wine Tasting Event with the Greater Baltimore Tech Council.
- Three Carroll Tech Council members will serve as wine pourers:
- Dave Shaffer, Tier One Technology Partners
- Richard Lord, ITSS
- Doug Heck & Tom Bethune, InfoPathways, LLC
- All members can attend the wine tasting event for $20. The event will take place at the Emerging Technology Center in the Can Company, Canton. Sign up through the GBTC website: www.gbtechcouncil.org.
Event / Committee Reports
- Ambassador
- Mark Pallack introduced himself to the Council as the new chair of the welcoming committee. Alissa Harrington and Mark are in the process of developing a packet that will contain a welcome letter and a directory of committees. All committee chairs are asked to clarify their mission and email it to Alissa Harrington for inclusion in the packet and on the website: aharrington@carrollcc.edu.
- Annual Event
- The first meeting for annual event planning will take place in the next 2 weeks. Please contact Richard Lord at rlord@mclor.com if you would like to participate.
- Compukids
- Bob Keller reported that CompuKids made two donations this month to deserving families. Volunteers are still needed for a CompuKids WorkDay on March 18th, beginning at 9 am at the non-profit center office. Please contact Bobby Keller if you can assist..
- Lynn Karr and Bobby Keller announced that Compukids is also providing computers to all 5 Carroll County Shelters. Once the computers are ready, Tom Canon will facilitate the set up in the shelters.
- The committee is still in need of modems and speakers.
- Government Affairs
- Ron Harrington announced that the committee met last week and is in the process of looking at the county's technology infrastructure and it's needs and requirements in order to report to the county government.
- Non-Profit Center
- InfoPathways advised that everyone is connected in the building, who wanted to be connected. The internet connection is active and there is wireless capability in the conference rooms.
- A tenant's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th, to discuss mandating internet use and establishing rules and requirements.
- Tom Bethune proposed that the members of the Tech Council allot time after each monthly meeting, and serve as a "help desk" to the non-profit tenants.
- Technically Correct
- The next show will air in April. The committee is seeking members to assist specifically with editing. Denise informed members the air times for the shows are listed online at www.carrollcountyguide.com
- Technically Correct is a candidate for the Vollies Award, as best community show and series. The Awards banquet will be held on March 24th at the Carroll Arts Center, tickets are $20. Register by calling Community Media Center at 410-386-4415. Come see if our Technically Correct show is a winner!
- Website
- Isabel DeFeo announced that the video footage for the web streaming has been taped; it just needs to be edited prior to adding to the site. She also reminded members that the site includes all the Carroll County Times articles and the meeting minutes for reference.
- Lynn Karr announced that the Council is still seeking articles for the CC Times Advisors Column. Articles should be about 500 words.
- New Committee
- Ron Harrington announced the formation of a new committee that will allow the Tech Council to have a clearer forecast on leading edge technology. The committee will examine existing and forthcoming technology. They will also evaluate which technologies the Council should be promoting to the County. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Ron Harrington.
The Tech Council was recognized in the Carroll County Times Marketplace section, under Larry Twele's weekly article for March 9th. Be sure to check it out!
Member Announcements
- Tom Canon
- Tom Canon invited members to attend the Fallfest Gala on April 8th, 7pm at Martin's Westminster. Visit www.westminsterfallfest.com/gala.htm for more information. The event includes champagne reception, seated dinner, open bar, dancing to "The Mood Swings" Band, silent auction, and surprises!
- Denise Beaver
- Denise Beaver announced an Economic Outlook Seminar at the Best Western, Westminster on March 16th. Register at Carrollbiz.org by March 10th. Limited seats available at this time.
- Denise also prompted members to participate in the "Pathways to Progress" meetings. Topics include: county planning for the next 50 years, managing growth, zoning issues, etc. Visit www.carrollpathways.org for more information.
- Gina Valentine
- A Spring Job Fair coordinated by the Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center, will run March 21, 3-7pm. Contact Gina Valentine at 410-386-2820 or gvalentine@ccg.carr.org if you would like to participate or post a listing.
- Christine Plater
- Christine Plater announced the state's Strategic Assistance Fund, making $5,000 available for companies who are in growth mode and needing assistance. The State will pay a consultant to work with your company if you qualify. Call Chris at 410-767-6495 for specific information.
- Robotics Competition
- The annual F.I.R.S.T. International Robotics competition is at the Halsey Field House at the Naval Academy, beginning Thursday, March 16, and continuing through Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18.
Next Member Meeting
- Date
- April 13th, 2006
- Speaker
- MD Homeland Security Members
- Topic
- Learn how local Carroll County companies can partner with Homeland Security!
- Location
- Non-profit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster
