* * * * * * * * * * A N N O U N C I N G * * * * * * * * * * COMMUNITY NETWORKING 1996 ~ "BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER" URL http://laplaza.taos.nm.us/comnet96.html MAY 14th-17th, TAOS, NEW MEXICO _______________________________ 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 _________________ 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 ____________________ 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? ______________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION INFORMATION ________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________________ Please complete the following information and forward to: [log in to unmask] 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 ___________ Total Payment $ REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: $50.00 cancellation fee up to April 15, no refund following April 15, 1996. ( ) 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.