Minutes of Genesee Free-Net Board of Directors Meeting November 24, 1998

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Call to Order:  4:30 p.m.

PRESENT

Potrafka, Preston, LeMieux, Austin, McNiff, Viele, Wascha, Goldfarb.
Also in attendance: R. Stone

ABSENT

Shepherd, Emery, Lotfi, Brown, Chick-Whiteside

Board Vacancy:

Potrafka recommended that R. Stone be  appointed to  fill a current Board vacancy. Motion made by Preston to appoint Stone to a vacant position. Motion supported by Viele. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

MINUTES

Discussion regarding approval of minutes electronically.

OFFICERS' REPORTS

Board Chair

Potrafka commented on Darby's renewal report and the positive 79% renewal rate.

Secretary:

Nothing to add.

Treasurer

Preston clarified the report and further indicated that the Budget is right on target except for staffing. Motion made by
Austin to accept the Treasurers Report as Presented. Motion supported by LeMieux. Motion carried unanimously.

Marketing and Outreach:

Viele displayed the GFN banner and mentioned that the committee is awaiting the new publication of the Resource Center. A volunteer is being sought to develop a Web Page for the marketing committee and Viele would like GFN to participate in a proposed Channel 17 T.V. program taping. (Details to be announced.) Viele also has been appointed to the TTAC Board.

Web Site Committee:

no report.

Office Committee:

LeMieux is now Chairperson of the Committee due to Marilyn Sage's decision to step down. Motion made by LeMieux
to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion supported by Viele. Motion carried unanimously. LeMieux distributed copies of a solicitation letter that will be mailed to all users. Discussion revealed positive Board feedback.

Training Committee:

Austin reported that trainings had been cancelled until January. The Committee is now mailing copies of handouts to new users with the passwords. The Training Committee will review methods, research and make recommendations regarding future training.

System Administrator:

Austin's report detailed security concerns and various proposals that will require input from  the Technical Committee.
The No Token message is now almost 600 per day, affecting 200 users. Motion made by Austin to purchase 10 new modems. Motion supported by LeMieux. Discussion. Motion made by Preston to amend the motion to purchase 15
new modems. Stone supported the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The modems will be ordered on Wednesday, November 25, 1998.

Non-Profit Committee Report:

Wascha reported that a meeting has been set for December 10 at 3:00p.m.  The focus of the meeting meeting will be to
identify the direction GFN wants to take and then choreograph a plan of action.

New Business:

Protafka discussed the Letter of Agreement GFN has with TuCows and potential problems with it. Attorney will advise GFN and the document will be reviewed prior to signing.

Adjournment:  Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Val McNiff