This conference should be of interest to the museum community as
community networks provide an excellent and cost-effective means for
museums to get online. For more detailed information, please go to our
home page at:
http://laplaza.taos.nm.us
Richard W. Bryant Managing Director-Projects and R&D
[log in to unmask] La Plaza Telecommunity Foundation
Tel/fax: +1-505-758-1919 P.O. Box 1828
URL: http://laplaza.taos.nm.us El Prado, NM 87529
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COMMUNITY NETWORKING 1996 ~ "BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER"
URL http://laplaza.taos.nm.us/comnet96.html
MAY 14th-17th, TAOS, NEW MEXICO
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In the spirit of "Ties That Bind" conferences, the third annual Community
Networking conference provides the practical applications required to
build and maintain a community-based network. "Bringing People Together"
is the forum were the foremost leaders in community networking will share
their "how to" experiences in: defining organizational structures,
sustainability, establishing partnerships, determining software/hardware
requirements, and getting schools online just to name a few. Experts
from education, government, business, publishing, technology, library,
and healthcare arenas will share information through workshops, formal
presentations, panel discussion groups and informal gatherings.
Over the past few years we have discovered the power of community
networks. This year we will focus on the issues required to implement
one. By bringing people together, in 1996, we can make it happen!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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COMMUNITY NETWORK
ORGANIZATIONS: running existing networks or wanting to establish
new networks.
EDUCATORS: implementing systems for educational and community
use.
LIBRARY COORDINATORS: interested in interfacing library and community
networks.
MEDICAL PERSONNEL: interested in telehealth via community networks.
ACADEMICS: studying the National Information Infrastructure,
communities, economic development, communications, etc.
FOUNDATIONS: funding or anticipating funding community networks or
applications for the National Information
Infrastructure.
GOVERNMENT: local/municipal government personnel who are
considering community networking as a method for
community revitalization and economic development.
BUSINESSES: looking at new markets and business opportunities.
PUBLISHERS: looking at new markets and means for dissemination of
electronically published materials.
PROPOSED TOPIC AREAS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL/OUTREACH
and SUSTAINABILITY
* Options for Organizational * Introduction * Training the Community
Structures to Internet
* Organizational Funding * Introduction * Telecommunity Centers
* Profit vs Not-for-Profit to UNIX * Libraries
Issues * Interface * Collaboration with
* Creating Policy for Designs Academic Institutions
Community Networks * LAN & WAN * Classes and Syllabi
* Strategies for Community * Hardware Needs Development
Outreach * Software Needs * Examples of Community
* Marketing Community * Wireless/ Training Classes
Networks Alternative * Training Children K-12
* Community Network Funding Communication * Getting K-12 Teachers
* Obtaining and Maintaining Methods & Administrators Online
Local Information/Content * Security * Telehealth/Medicine -
* Sustainability Issues Issues for Applications via
* Commercial Applications Community Community Networks
Networks * Online/Distance Learning
* New Media -
What is it?
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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WHEN: May 14 - 17. Sign in and reception Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.-
10:30 p.m.(Optional). Opening session Wednesday, May 15, at
8:30 a.m. Conference ends Friday, May 17, 2:00 p.m.
LODGING:Hotel arrangements can be made through Taos Central Reservations
(TCR) at 1-800-821-2437. Make arrangements early to take advantage
of special rates. All rates can be carried over for weekend stay.
MEALS: Lunches, Wednesday and Thursday evening dinner will be provided at
the conference center by purchasing the Meal Plan. Vegetarian
meals will be provided by indicating your preference on the
registration form. (Continental breakfast, Tuesday evening
reception and Thursday evening Schmooz Fest are already included
in the conference registration fee.)
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Flight arrangements into Albuquerque International
Airport can be made through Blue Sky Travel at 1-800-453-4407.
Please reference the "Bringing People Together" conference.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: TAOS IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS BY CAR FROM
ALBUQUERQUE - MAKE SURE TO ALLOW ENOUGH GROUND TRAVEL TIME WHEN
MAKING FLIGHT RESERVATIONS. Ground transportation can be arranged
through Taos Central Reservations (TCR) at 1-800-821-2437. TCR
can assist you with can/van rental. A special rate of $25/day
(compact) is available for this conference. A customized map will
be provided to make your drive enjoyable.
ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE is the TRAVEL PACKAGE coordinated by La Plaza.
The cost is $45 and should be paid with registration fee. The
package includes:
* Bus transportation from/to the Albuquerque Airport
* Taos Bus Pass - unlimited travel in Taos Central
* Transportation to/from Schmoozfest
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Please complete the following information and forward to:
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R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
C O M M U N I T Y N E T W O R K I N G '96 C O N F E R E N C E
http://laplaza.taos.nm.us/comnet96.html
May 14 - 17, 1996
Taos, New Mexico
Name:
Organization:
Address:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
e-mail:
Sign me up for:
( ) Registration fee Non-profit/Gov $325.00
( ) Registration fee Other $500.00
( ) Transportation Package $ 45.00**
( ) Meal Plan $ 70.00
( ) Day Rate $125.0
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Total Payment $
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: $50.00 cancellation fee up to April 15, no
refund following April 15, 1996.
( ) I am coming for the day: ( )wed, ( )thurs, ( )friday
( ) I plan to attend the Tuesday Evening Reception
(opening session begins Wednesday May 15, 8:30am)
( ) I would like to attend the Introduction to Internet Class
( ) I would like to attend the Introduction to UNIX Class
( ) I would like vegetarian meals
NETWORKING INFORMATION: Please describe your interests and activities in
community networks. This will help you and other attendees locate
like-minded people for informal meetings and discussions.
Transportation Package Times **
Tue May 14 Depart Albuquerque Arrive Taos
( ) 1:00pm 3:45pm
( ) 3:00pm 5:45pm
( ) 6:30pm 9:15pm
Fri May 17 Depart Taos Arrive Albuquerque
( ) 3:00pm 5:45pm
Sat May 18
( ) 8:00am 10:45am
( ) 2:00pm 4:45pm
( ) I will contact you by April 15 with travel information
Payment Type: Check ( ) Credit Card ( )
REMEMBER - payment must be received to complete registration so don't
forget to mail/fax it in.
We can accept check, Visa or Master Card as payment for the conference.
Please send your checks to:
Community Networking '96 Conference
224 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
We accept check, Visa or Master Card. If paying by credit card please
fax the following information to 505/751-1812:
Name
Card #
Expiration Date
Transaction Amount
ATTN: Community Networking '96 Conference
Questions? email: [log in to unmask] or contact Erin Bender at
505/758-1836 X21 fax 505/751-1812.
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Amy Hubert <amyh> -- la-plaza-staff
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