SPC e-Conference 11-16-99

CharlesL (~c.j.lord@32.101.163.249) has joined the conversation.

CharlesL says:

Hi Bob!

Host BobD says:

Hi, Chas!

Host BobD says:

It's going to be a challenge to have the whole ExCom chat-capable in 2K.

CharlesL says:

Some will have to be dragged kicking and screaming across.

Host BobD says:

I am concerned, tho, about those retirees with limited computer hardware, tho, as well as those behind firewalls.

ReedT (~KReedT@171.213.123.231) has joined the conversation.

Host BobD says:

Hi, Reed!

Host BobD says:

Are you back in SC?

ReedT says:

Hi Bob & charles

ReedT says:

Got back 10PM last night.

Host BobD says:

Good. Kathleen & I will have to go.

Host BobD says:

FYI, the Strat Plan strawman has been OK'ed by...

Host BobD says:

Harris, Howard, Jackson, Sullivan, & Thompson. No word yet from others.

Host BobD says:

For Fri nite dinner...

Host BobD says:

in Nashville, I have 13 so far, 2 spouses (Alma & Kathleen) not sure due to imminent grandchildren.

ReedT says:

Plans are developing nicely. Looks good.

Host BobD says:

I plan for the SPC meeting after the Fri nite 12/3 dinner to mainly discuss the strat plan....

Host BobD says:

Are there other things that SPC should be concerned with that you'd like to see?

Host BobD says:

Our time will be shorter this time due to the Sat a.m. tour.

ReedT says:

We should probably confirm mentor assignments for 2000.

Host BobD says:

Thanks!

Bill (~w.ratcliff@12.77.18.178) has joined the conversation.

Host BobD says:

Hi, Bill.

CharlesL says:

Howdy Bill

Bill says:

Hi Guys

Host BobD says:

We're discussing items for SPC in N'ville Fri nite 12/3.

Host BobD says:

Reed suggests confirming mentors for 2K

Bill says:

Host BobD says:

ga, Bill

Bill says:

I agree that the mentor assignments should be ...

Bill says:

committed to before leaving the Nashville Meeting...

Bill says:

since they will be an integral part of the committee structure.

Host BobD says:

I don't have any idea yet of the ExCom make-up in 2K. That can affect mentor assignments.

DickR (~rlriddle@199.171.83.150) has joined the conversation.

Host BobD says:

We can still recommend mentors, tho.

CharlesL says:

This man can tell us!

Host BobD says:

Hi, Dick!

DickR says:

Howdee All

Host BobD says:

Dick...

Host BobD says:

we're discussing mentors for 2K...

Host BobD says:

but we don't yet have the assignments for the 2K ExCom. ...

Host BobD says:

When will we know?

Host BobD says:

Or is it still in N&A?

DickR says:

When will we know who is on the 2K ExCom?

Host BobD says:

Yes

Host BobD says:

And who will head what committees?

DickR says:

No word from N&A as yet...

Host BobD says:

That's what I thought.

DickR says:

I have talked to some folks that are willing to serve...

Host BobD says:

SPC can still recommend mentors, I suppose.

DickR says:

but at this point I am still waiting for input from...

DickR says:

N&A but if I have not heard by Friday I'll do myself.

Host BobD says:

OK.

DickR says:

Host BobD says:

At the Fri night SPC meeting, we'll again review the Strat Plan and also assign/or re-new assignments of mentors.

Host BobD says:

ga, Dick.

DickR says:

Are you asking me can SPC assign mentors?

Host BobD says:

Well, we've assigned them in the past, but we will appreciate your inputs, of course, and try to go with your wishes.

Bill is away: Be right back.

DickR says:

Bob-> I would like for the SPC to assign mentors...

Host BobD says:

OK. Wilco. Normally, the mentors come from the "elderly" experienced guys.

DickR says:

as I told you I do not plan on changeing any of the ...

DickR says:

SPC functions.

Host BobD says:

OK. ...

Host BobD says:

I think we may need some of the younger computer gurus to mentor now to help lift us up!

Bill has returned.

Host BobD says:

Anyhow, we'll put this mentor item on the SPC agenda.

CharlesL says:

Host BobD says:

ga, Charles.

CharlesL says:

Bob - I like your comment. I have a proactice session going...

CharlesL says:

on another server for the folks we are getting going on econf in NC...

CharlesL says:

Jeff Wu, from Dick's section, said he needed son's help to get on! <G>

Host BobD says:

Well, there's a lot of Web and e-conf "stuff" in the Strat Plan....

Host BobD says:

I think guys like BillR, ChasL, & DaveG are going to be needed as mentoring resources in several areas/committees to achieve their objectives...

Host BobD says:

Certainly, we'll be more Web centered in 2K.

DickR says:

Host BobD says:

ga, Dick

DickR says:

I hate to spring this on you guys without doing ...

DickR says:

some work on the QT but here is my proposal...

DickR says:

I would like to create an ADHoc Commettee called..

DickR says:

e-confering and put what we have started on this ...

DickR says:

area as a resposibility of that committee...

DickR says:

what do you think?

Host BobD says:

Part of SPC's responsibility is to recommend re-structure of ExCom...

Host BobD says:

We can thus add that to our agenda and recommend how best to achieve it. We can even get that going ahead of the meeting.

ReedT says:

Host BobD says:

Thru e-mail, that is.

Host BobD says:

ga, Reed.

ReedT says:

Sounds like Dick has a good idea. I suggest he go ahead with it.

Host BobD says:

Thanks, Reed. Certainly, an ad hoc committee is a good way to start immediately, with...

Host BobD says:

the formal structure within ExCom to com subsequently.

DickR says:

Host BobD says:

ga, Dick.

DickR says:

Bill would you be willing to serve as Chair of that comm?

Bill says:

Can we discuss this a little off line before I answer?

DickR says:

Bill says:

I'll be available most of tomorrow when would be a good time to call?

Host BobD says:

Fine. Any other things you folks may want to suggest for the curtailed SPC meeting Fri 12/3?

DickR says:

Yes I'll look at my schedule and give you a time that I'll call.

Bill says:

Host BobD says:

If you think of other items, e-mail me.

DickR says:

Host BobD says:

ga, Dick

DickR says:

I'll send you my other proposal via e-mail.

Host BobD says:

OK. Fine.

Host BobD says:

BTW, Dick, have you heard how many hope to become e-conf enabled at Nashville?

DickR says:

No but if I guess it will be less than 10.

Bill says:

We should hear from Brian Sw tomorrow night.

Host BobD says:

I hope we have more SPCers educated there!

Host BobD says:

I think this abt covers everything for tonight. Thanks to all for coming.

Host BobD says:

I'm not sure we need another e-conf before Nashville...

ReedT says:

Good night all.

Bill says:

CharlesL says:

Host BobD says:

I'll let everyone know if we decide it's needed.

Host BobD says:

ga Bill, then Chas.

Bill says:

You just answered my question GA Charles.

CharlesL says:

Am I on Friday dinner list?

Host BobD says:

You're invited, Charles. You've been contributing to the Strat Plan.

DickR says:

Host BobD says:

And saving our logs!

Host BobD says:

ga, Dick.

CharlesL says:

Thanks sirs.

DickR says:

Bill will 10:00 AM work for you on my phone call?

Bill says:

That's fine see you then.

Host BobD says:

Anything else, anyone?

Host BobD says:

Thanks & bye!

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