January Computerbank Foundation Meeting 1999

Date COMPUTERBANK FOUNDATION MEETING AGENDA 30/1/99
Location Phyllis Hore Room Kew
Time 3pm
Agenda SIGN IN

INTRODUCTIONS

BRIEF BACKGROUND ON PROJECT

Computerbank began life on the Internet a little over 3 months ago. Groups have started up in Sydney and Perth. A mailing list has been established to swap ideas and avoid unnecessary duplication. E.g. - where a service (email support) can be provided regardless of location. Experiences of others will provide valuable tools that groups can draw upon. (E.g. those wanting to start similar projects in other states and countries) See http://www.computerbank.org.au/

About 40 people are subscribed to the mailing list. Most subscribers are from Australia, many are in Melbourne. Discussions have centred on incorporation, documentation, aims and how to, volunteers and trainers, programs we could use, and etc.

An Archive is available at http://www.seul.org/archive/computerbank/

Questions? Discussion.

INCORPORATION

That is the question? Discuss Pros & Cons, other options

Pros - funding, official status, tax benefits, autonomy, clear aims and goals, etc Cons - paperwork, bookkeeping, audits, etc.

LEGALITIES AND LOGISTICS

Getting / Applying for pro bono legal help.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES & VOLUNTEERS

One anticipates a collaborative organisation - working together to attain common goals. We may require:

*TECHNICIAN
*TRAINERS
*TRAINEES
*PUBLICITY
*LIAISON
*COORDINATION
*SECRETARY
*ACCOUNTING & MONETARY
*PROJECT OFFICER (SCHOOLS, NGO, OTHER)
*DRIVERS TO COLLECT EQUIP.
*INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
*LEGAL
*PROGRAMMERS
*RECRUITMENT
*ETC

Volunteers will be encouraged to participate in the above areas. We could also recruit field education students, work experience students, and "work for dole" participants.

OTHER MEETINGS

Carlo Carli (who wants to come along as a rep?)

NEXT MEETING

Set date for next meeting.

CLOSE & THAN