Reviewed notes from the first meeting, 6-6-96
Kris brought the group up to speed on
what's been going on in Woodland vis a vis telecom developments.
Lynn reported on the first meeting of
the Resource Mapping committee. She said only Davis folks attended
which was problematic. She also indicated they had a
question of *authority*. They are interested in
approaching Pac Bell, for example, and wonder under
whose authority and on whose behalf they do so.
The group decided that it was appropriate for each
committee to do whatever it needed to do to get their
respective jobs done and that all committees would
reconvene at the end of the summer and share their
findings at a third summit event. At this point we are
fairly independent committees with little in the way of a
managing authority.
Much discussion took place regarding the original charge
of the Organizational committee. Consensus was that
we are to propose to the greater group an organizational
structure and process for
regional information sharing
a means to communicate with other players,
partners
advancing telecom development in the region
Tony felt we were also to develop a vision for the greater
group.
Maynard added that the proposed organizational structure
be a vehicle for identifying the needs of all partners and
players, serve as a clearinghouse for information on
telecom issues, and be a filter entity through which all
regional telecom efforts would flow.
Kris added that the organizational structure also include a
forum for education and outreach.
Vicki summarized the Organizational committee charge
as:
Create a vision for the Yolo Area Regional Network
Recruit key leadership
Define common needs of players in the region
Define the ultimate organizational structure of
the Yolo Area Regional Network
She said our first steps were to 1) do some intelligence
gathering -- do a situation inventory of the region -- and,
2) educate others not previously involved in the summits.
Our ultimate goal is to be able to leverage joint resources
in dealing with industry players, like the phone
companies, cable companies, etc., in order to stimulate
development of regional infrastructure. We must "weave
together" all that has happened, all that is happening and
then move forward.
The committee discussed the huge range of knowledge
out there, from:
Don't know a thing
about computers
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We have a "smart"
community
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Committee decided the next step would be to set up a
series of community presentations with the goal being 1)
to identify and mobilize key community leaders and 2)
share info on the greater regional effort underway.
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Target areas: Winters (1), Woodland (2), W. Sac
(2). We would consider schools, libraries,
firehouses, and farm bureau as contacts in the
Esparto and Clarksberg areas
After considering various target audiences, we decided to
organize one presentation which would serve as a pilot
for future presentations. The first one will target County
Department heads, Woodland leaders (Council, Wdld
City dept heads, school leaders, farm bureau and the
Woodland Chamber of Commerce).
There will be 50-70 people invited, half of whom may
show up.
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Goal is:
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Educate players
Participation in YARN
Weave initiatives into the process for something
concrete (initiatives might include public access
kiosks, regional training centers, resource mapping).
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Action:
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Kari, Lynn and Vicki will prepare 1st
community presentation.
Tony and Kris will provide introductions
The group decided the name of this grand regional effort
is: "Yolo Area Regional Network."
Other Action:
get Kris Kristiansen online -- Lynn & DCN
provide summary notes to group -- Kari
find meeting place in Woodland -- Kris
prepare a picture/organizational chart of this group --
Kari
Tony will send a map of Yolo City to all who need it
We determined that at our next meeting we would:
- plan the first community presentation
- review a proposed organizational structure