May 17, 2007 Meeting Minutes
Minutes: May 17, 2007
IT Users Group
Central PA Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
8:00 am
Members Present:
Max Foust, Rachelle Mausteller, Marsha Sherman, Maria Culp, Kari Walgran
Welcome:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00am by Max Foust.
Introductions:
Max Foust introduced Peggy Shields of Projects by Peggy, a new member; Daniel Gasteiger of CSSI; and Jim Baker of SEDA-COG
Discussion:
Daniel Gasteiger discussed users groups generally and his previous attempts to start an IT Users Group in the area. He distributed a proposal and a list of discussion points.
Jim Baker of SEDA-COG discussed his role as director of the Broadband Advisory Committee, and offered the support of his staff to give trainings and presentations, answer technical questions, etc. He emphasized the importance of Chamber support for an IT Users Group, as previous attempts without such support have failed.
Group discussion centered on several topics:
- How would the group define itself, and what form would it take?
- What would the group want to learn? What services/trainings would it provide?
- Is it possible to generate enough interest and support among potential members?
The group agreed to add an “Ask the Experts” feature to the Chamber website, and to add a monthly IT Users feature to the Chamber newsletter.
These topics will be addressed further at a future meeting.
Next Meeting:
June 21, 2007 at 8:00am in the Wood Mode A Conference Room at Evangelical Community Hospital.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kari Walgran
Central PA Chamber of Commerce