MINUTES OF ROCKVILLE COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING
September 12, 1996
The meeting was called to order by Bob Skinner at 7:32. In
attendance were Bryant Davis, Bob Dorsey, Bob Ekman, Randy
Gentry, Barbara Goldstein, Glennon Harrison, John Herman, Stan
Klein, David Mays, Roald Schrack, Barbara Skinner, Robert
Skinner, Thomas E. Thomas. Also present was Paul Baker.
A. Dave Mays, DP Manager for the City, presented a draft
of the City's "Summary of Desired Internet Services." It is
hoped that the RFP can be issued no later than October 1, 1996,
with responses requested by October 15, and a package presented
to Mayor and Counsel by Monday, October 28. A 60 to 90 day
implementation period is contemplated, which would result in a
January - February, 1997, on-line time frame.
After Mr. Mays' presentation, general discussion
included suggestions for the need for a single service provider,
security measures, costing for additional E-mail and making the
RFP more open ended, location of server, threaded bulletin
boards, technical support, etc. The following was established:
1. The Draft would be put into Rocknet for input; and
2. Bob Skinner and Dave Mays would meet to discuss
certain technical aspects of a potential RFP.
B. Randy Gentry then introduced Davis Bryant of Montgomery
College. Mr. Bryant discussed with the group what
support/assistance his technical communications students might be
able to bring to Rocknet. The College's certificate program
includes a technical writing class, a course in Desktop
Publishing, computer applications, a CA172/Internet class; Mr.
Bryant suggested that Rocknet draw up a list of possible duties,
responsibilities and qualifications in order to better identify
students to work with Rocknet. Mr. Bryant discussed the
College's requirements of number of semester hours, supervision
required, etc., in order for student's Rocknet "internship" to
qualify for credit.
A general discussion followed concerning the possible
duties of student(s)/intern(s), and it was agreed that Randy
Gentry would orchestrate a draft description of
requirements/responsibilities, working with Bob Ekman.
C. General meeting discussions:
1. Bob Skinner then opened discussion on the problem
of organization and membership. He asked for
suggestions on increasing membership, indicating
that Sima Osdoby-Katz had resigned as membership
chair. Thomas E. Thomas indicated he would put
together a "looking for volunteers" page; Glennon
Harrison agreed to assist, suggesting it would be
better to go slow with public announcements from
Rocknet and perhaps use the City's Public
Information Office, which would also draw it
closer to Rocknet.
2. Randy Gentry provided membership with handouts
relating to Conditions of Membership and
Definition of Fundraising for comment. Barbara
Goldstein will work with Randy re guidelines,
compensation for in-kind services.
3. Thomas E. Thomas asked group for volunteers to
assist with creating Web pages for various City
departments and requested feedback from Rocknet.
4. Roald Schrack reported on community outreach
process; will get report out on Rocknet for
feedback. Bob Ekman will work with Roald on
content.
5. Stan Klein will work with John Herman on technical
standards.
6. Bob Dorsey reported that Mayor and City management
very supportive.
7. Paul Baker, when asked for his opinion, indicated
he was very impressed with the level of
development of Rocknet which has occurred.
8. Bob Skinner requested direct feedback of
functionality of group - "organizational sanity
check."
D. Main membership of Rocknet will meet second Thursday of
every month.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
