Monthly Minutes – 2007 Archive
Meeting: 9th of August 2007
Present
- Ron Harrington; President
- Denise Beaver; Secretary
- Jeannine Morber; Director
- Tammi Ledley
- Bob Cage
- Matt Day
- Wade Johansen
- David Taylor
- Gary Hamilton
- Kevin Brown
- Doug Heck
- Isabel DeFeo
- Mark Kaidy
- Jana Kaidy
- Barb Schmidt
- Martin Pukownik
Lorsi Pizza
Robert Eickenbnerg
Richard Lord
Mike Shelah
General Announcements
- Introductions
Jeannine opened the meeting with member introductions and posed the following question: What is the most recent technology-related course you've taken and why did you take it? If you are considering taking another class - what are you planning to take?
We learned that a lot of the CTC members are self taught. Some use Carroll Community College Business Training Center and others prefer vendor sponsored training on specific programs like Adobe, MS products, Dell training, .Net or purchase books on new applications like Ruby on Rails.
- Education Committee
Denise discussed some program ideas the Education committee is considering to offer exclusively for CTC members and asked for input from members.
D. Heck suggested CCC look at offering Bachelor's level courses. Isabel DeFeo is developing a Technical Writing course to be offered at CCC in which some members expressed interest. A few members mentioned Fireworks as a course they are interested in taking.
The Education committee will be meeting in the next month to consider other educational program options. If anyone has ideas for educational seminars or classes, please email them to Denise.
- Microsoft Across America
Matt Day, Coordinator of Computer Training at Carroll Community College spoke about the MS Across America event on Sept. 21st. The event is geared toward IT professionals and small business owners that need help with technology. Attendees must register online. Volunteers are needed for seminar presentations and general assistance. CTC members can also set up display booths on site. Contact Matt if you want to present, volunteer or set up a display. To sign up to tour the truck, see info below under Upcoming Events.
- 2007 Technically Speaking Dinner and Fundraiser
Technically Speaking Chairman Richard Lord provided information about the upcoming annual dinner and fundraising event at Best Western. Sponsor packages are: Producer $1,500 (receive 10 tickets), Director $1,000 (receive 4 tickets) and Rising Star $500 (receive 2 tickets).
Techie of the Year - Nominees of this award should be CTC members who volunteer their time and energy to support the Tech Council in ways that go above and beyond typical volunteer efforts. These are people who not only do what they say they are going to do, but often do much more. They care deeply about the Tech Council and it shows by their willingness to support many CTC efforts and events throughout the entire year.
Tech Company of the Year - Nominees of this award should be companies that are members of the CTC who have done the most to support the growth of the Tech Council. These are companies that have graciously donated their time, resources and expertise to the CTC and by doing so have allowed the CTC to evolve, strengthen and grow.
Individual and company nominations should be sent to Jeannine by Sept. 15. Winners will be announced at the dinner. More to come!
- Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 18th, 9:00 a.m. CC Non-Profit Center CompuKids Work Day to install Computer Operating System and Modems
Wednesday, August 22nd - CTC Member Picnic 4:30 p.m. at Teltek. Attendees must register by Aug. 17 with Jeannine. Bring your own chair. Rain date is Aug. 23rd.
Saturday, August 25th, 10:00 a.m. CompuKids Donation Day at CC Non-Profit Center. Greet families, assist with paperwork and do computer demonstrations.
Friday, September 21st, 9 a.m. - 1 p. m Microsoft Across America at Carroll Community College. For online registration, click here For more information: Contact Matt Day: mday@carrollcc.edu 410-386-8100
Saturday, September 29th, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 30th, Noon - 6:00 p.m. - FallFest. See Jeannine to sign up to volunteer to man CTC booth at Fallfest.
Tuesday, October 16th Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Scholarship Fundraiser - See Jeannine for tickets to sell. Turn in $$ by Oct. 1. Goal is to raise $1,000 for two $500 scholarships to be awarded to Carroll Community College students majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics or any of the sciences.
Saturday, December 8th - Technically Speaking Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Westminster Best Western.
Committee Reports
- Compukids
- Ron, Jeannine, Bob Dorr and Bruce (CC Non-profit Center) picked up 400 computers from Montgomery County School District. See Events to volunteer for upcoming CompuKids work days.
- Technology Advisory Committee
- A new date for Council of Governments' (COG) presentation is set for January 16th. Goal is to have 20-30 attendees from municipalities. The first seminar will focus on data management, followed by seminars on communications, and disaster recovery planning. A committee meeting will be held on Tues 8/21. New committee members are encouraged to join.
- Website
- Isabel said the information about the dinner is online and PayPal payment options will be activated on Monday, Aug. 13th. She encouraged members to submit company news to be featured on the website.
Member Announcements
- Bob Cage is the Nominations Committee Chairman. A slate of Officers will be presented at the October meeting so if anyone wants to be a Board member or Officer they should submit their name to Bob. Elections will be in November by balloting of members present.
- Mike Shelah mentioned his fundraising campaign for MS on behalf of a friend. You can win a new Harley Davidson Sportster. The drawing will be held Aug. 18th at the Frederick Keys game. You need not be present to win.
- Wade Johansen shared information about the FEMA website (www.fema.gov). They offer free online courses on Disaster Recovery and contractor certification training for businesses.
- Bob Cage informed everyone that his group is traveling to Biloxi, MS for more Katrina Relief Aid. Any donations are welcome.
- Denise announced Economic Development is again working with CCPS and Maryland Business Roundtable for Education Achievement Counts Speakers Bureau to recruit speakers to talk to 9th grade students about school and the world of work. Interested speakers should visit www.mbrt.org to sign up. Training will be Sept 18th and Sept 26th at the CC Economic Development office.
- Jeannine reminded everyone to visit and contribute to the CTC Discussion Forum which is on the CTC homepage. Everyone should have a Log in, but if you do not remember it, contact Jeannine.
- Ron again welcomed new attendees Tammi Ledley, MD Dept. of Business & Economic Development, and Dave Taylor and Gary Hamilton from Carroll County Food Sunday.
Next Month’s Speaker:
Ronald W. Kaese, M.B.A., M.S., M.E.
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