From catherine at digitalaccess.org Fri May 5 16:15:03 2006 From: catherine at digitalaccess.org (Catherine Settanni) Date: Fri May 5 17:15:09 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] Free Computers Message-ID: >> Damaris Fredell writes: >> >> I have 15-20 used computers and CRTs to give away if anyone would want them. >> >> Coordinator >> Gladys Green SeniorNet Learning Center >> Minneapolis, MN >> 612-659-6253 Contact her directly if interested! -catherine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060505/23873ec2/attachment.html From catherine at digitalaccess.org Fri May 5 16:19:04 2006 From: catherine at digitalaccess.org (Catherine Settanni) Date: Fri May 5 17:19:08 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] CTCNet, a Must Attend Conference in DC Message-ID: ----------------------------------------- Register now for the 15th Annual Community Technology Conference, July 27-29 in Washington, DC! CTCNet's 2006 anniversary conference will highlight 15 years of CTCs and community technology: the history, changes and innovations in the field. An expected 500 leaders will gather together to share resources and experience. Visit http://www.ctcnet.org/what/conference to register for the 2006 Community Technology Conference! Professional development activities will include: * 40 Breakout Sessions on Funding & Evaluation; Programs & Curricula; Operations & Management; Community Outreach & Impact; and 15 Years of the CTC Network * 4 Half-Day Training Workshops including fundraising, starting a certification program, technology planning and a train-the-trainer workshop Special Events will include: * CTCNet's 15th Anniversary Reception at the Canadian Embassy * CTC Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill * The Annual Leadership Luncheon & Toni Stone Award * CTC Site Visits * Youth Media Showcase * The Annual CTCNet Membership Meeting * Networking and Resource-Sharing Activities The Annual Community Technology Conference, hosted by the Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet), is the largest national gathering of community technology organizations, programs, and experts. Attendees include practitioners from a range of program areas including youth development/after-school, workforce development, IT and media training, literacy and ESL, adult education, community development and other disciplines, as well as capacity builders, educators, advocates, and government agencies. For registration, information, and updates, visit http://www.ctcnet.org/what/conference. Mark the date on your calendar and bookmark the website for updates. About CTCNet The Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) is a national nonprofit member network of over 1000 community-based organizations that serve a wide range of community needs through access and training to information and communications technology tools and resources. The CTC Network is rooted in community-based efforts, supported by regional collaborations, and strengthened by an ongoing national exchange of effective practices for CTCs. More information on our work and projects is available online at: http://www.ctcnet.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060505/5ce0b9f6/attachment.html From catherine at digitalaccess.org Fri May 5 16:38:26 2006 From: catherine at digitalaccess.org (Catherine Settanni) Date: Fri May 5 17:38:32 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] More Computers, Free Message-ID: >From the City of Minneapolis via Farstad: 28 PC?s ? Compaq P450?s (Pentium II) with 6 GB hard drive, 256 MB memory, and standard Compaq/Intel 10/100 network card. PC?s also have AppianX 4-way graphics cards and newer 2 and 4 screen cards. PC?s run Hydrovision Desktop Manager and Appian Multi-Desk to support extra screens and VNC for remote control and debugging. Each computer is equipped with a monitor, keyboard and mouse. The best plan would be to have them picked up on Thursday, May 11, 2006 if possible. Tom Donohoe will be the contact for arranging this. He can be reached at 612.673.5910 (office) or 612.290.3447 (cell) and via e-mail: thomas.donohoe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. Catherine Settanni Settanni+Company, Inc. 612.724.9097 catherine@digitalaccess.org http://www.settanni.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060505/66248fdf/attachment.html From damaris146 at yahoo.com Wed May 10 11:49:00 2006 From: damaris146 at yahoo.com (Damaris Fredell) Date: Wed May 10 12:49:03 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] Free Computers In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20060510174900.53390.qmail@web31501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks to all of you who have called. We have bveen able to distribute all of our computers to the community. Catherine Settanni wrote: Damaris Fredell writes: I have 15-20 used computers and CRTs to give away if anyone would want them. Coordinator Gladys Green SeniorNet Learning Center Minneapolis, MN 612-659-6253 Contact her directly if interested! -catherine _______________________________________________ Ccan-announce mailing list Ccan-announce@communityforum.net http://www.communityforum.net/mailman/listinfo/ccan-announce Damaris Fredell Coordinator Gladys Green SeniorNet Learning Center Minneapolis, MN 612-659-6253 --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060510/d6190600/attachment.html From catherine at digitalaccess.org Thu May 11 15:20:19 2006 From: catherine at digitalaccess.org (Catherine Settanni) Date: Thu May 11 16:20:30 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] CTEP AmeriCorps-Job Opening Message-ID: Greetings Friends and Colleagues, The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP), an AmeriCorps program, is looking for a full-time program director. Our 25 AmeriCorps members serve full time at 18 local non-profit agencies, helping low-income and new immigrant residents learn to use technology more effectively. Please help spread the word about this position-- the application deadline is June 1, 2006. Feel free to forward this to your network of friends and colleagues. The full position description is available at: http://www.technologypower.org, or I can send a PDF to any interested parties. ***We are also recruiting 25 full-time (paid) AmeriCorps members for our upcoming service year which begins in Sept. and runs through August 07. Additional information about CTEP AmeriCorps positions are linked from the technologypower.org website as well. Thank you for your help! -- Catherine Settanni, Project Coordinator CTEP- The Community Technology Empowerment Project 2402 University Ave W #600 St. Paul, MN 55114 http://www.technologypower.org v:612.724.9097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060511/b9635af0/attachment.html From vancurama at yahoo.com Fri May 12 16:31:07 2006 From: vancurama at yahoo.com (Mary Ann Van Cura) Date: Wed May 17 13:19:15 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] Re: [MNASIS-L] Info Policy Future with Don Gemberling - guru of the MN Data Practices Act Message-ID: <005c01c67613$c366fac0$a902a8c0@vancura> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ann Treacy" > > To: > > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 9:58 AM > > Subject: [MNASIS-L] Info Policy with Don Gemberling > > > > > > > Thanks for your patience on the following meeting announcement. We have > a > > > room secured, we have plenty of non-info specialists coming too, and we > > hope > > > you are come. > > > > > > > > > > > > Nobody Asked Me - May 18 at the College of St. Catherine > > > > > > > > > > > > "Nobody Asked Me: Who IS Crafting Our Information Future?" Donald A. > > > Gemberling, "guru" of Minnesota's Data Practices Act and recipient of > the > > > 2005 Freedom of Information Award. > > > > > > > > > > > > In the Legislature, Board rooms, City Halls and backrooms the Deciders > are > > > determining the information and telecommunications future of our > community > > > and our nation. Whether it's Internet tolls and neutrality, broadband, > > > privacy, access to government information or who pays for what - policy > > > considerations are implicit, if not expressed. And the consequences, > > whether > > > intended or unintended, will make a difference. > > > > > > > > > > > > Who is at the table to advocate for the public interest? For decades Don > > > Gemberling has done just that, as a public servant and now as an > > independent > > > - and outspoken - retired citizen. He knows the issues, the players, the > > > possibilities and the pitfalls. > > > > > > > > > > > > This special meeting of ASIST is co-sponsored by a number of community > > > groups that share an interest in shaping our technology future. > > > > > > > > > > > > Please share this notice with other individuals and organizations that > > would > > > like to be in on the conversation. > > > > > > > > > > > > When: Thursday May 18 - 5:00-6:30 (we will try to hold off on the > > > presentation until 5:30) > > > > > > Where: College of St. Catherine, Coeur de Catherine Room 355 > > > > > > Cost: Free > > > > > > RSVP: Not necessary - but if you can that's great and will help with our > > > treat count - just email atreacy@treacyinfo.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! Ann > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ann Treacy > > > Treacy Information Services > > > 1841 Fairmount Ave > > > St Paul MN 55105 > > > 612-670-3087 > > > atreacy@treacyinfo.com > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > MNASIS-L mailing list > > > MNASIS-L@asis.org > > > http://mail.asis.org/mailman/listinfo/mnasis-l > > > From catherine at digitalaccess.org Wed May 31 13:37:56 2006 From: catherine at digitalaccess.org (Catherine Settanni) Date: Wed May 31 14:38:03 2006 Subject: [Ccan-announce] June 12 TIPR meeting Message-ID: From: "mtreacy@onvoymail.com" mtreacy@onvoymail.com Date: Tue May 30, 2006 0:50pm(PDT) Subject: June 12 TIPR meeting Plans have been confirmed for the next gathering of the Telecommunications and Information Policy Roundtable (TIPR). We will meet on Monday, June 12, 5:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Public Library! Even better, Library Director Kit Hadley, will speak to us. And, for the proverbial frosting on the magnificent cake, Helen Burke will lead a guided tour of the new library. This is open to all who may be interested. I will be sending details on parking and exact room location. I just wanted to be sure this is on your calendar. Please share the information with others. Mary Treacy (from Catherine Settanni) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/ccan-announce/attachments/20060531/04d6b43b/attachment.html