Host: Samkhann Khoeun

Present: Frank Allaby (LTC), Andy Chandonnet (YWCA), Gregg Croteau (UTEC),Eduardo Czarnobai (LTC), Ann Marie Gavin (Lowell Transitional Living Center), Anthon Gunawan (Center for Family Work & Community), Paul Hammond (Lowell Transitional Living Center), Maryellen Maclaney (New Beginnings), Chris McClure (Pathfinders), George Preston (LTC), Felicia Sullivan (LTC), Dan Toomey (Center for Family, Work and Community)

1. Introductions / Updates / Announcements

CMAA offering classes on Saturdays (9am-12p and 1pm-3pm), running an afterschool program Lowell Transitional Housing Center and Pathfinders implementing a 5 yr. Program geared toward adult literacy, computer training, and access for homeless populations. Once LTHC moves to new location, lab may be open for public access for Acre residents. Center for Family, Work and Community embarking upon Youth Mapping services using GIS software YWCA beginning 2^nd 8wk program to train youth folks in computer repair, upgrades and web design. Youth Vision Project has completed their first training and their animation project "Techanimation" will screen on June 9^th @ 6:30 at LTC.

1. Department of Education Grant Udpate

Discussion of DoE grant and its ability to leverage additional funds Way to formalize partnerships and alliances in Lowell Share and equalize resources City of Lowell about to enter into cable franchise negotiations with MediaOne and these funds could be instrumental in securing additional funds for CTCs and the Consortium. First public hearing for renegotiaion will be June 28^th @ 6pm

1. Consortium Programmatic Activities

Looking into finding mechanism to get more equipment into community Increase training opportunities Will continue to use monthly meetings, email, listserv and website as primary communication tools Looking to setup working groups on youth, equipment recycling, community information, ESL and Adult Literacy, technology planning. Welcome suggestions for other interest areas.

1. CTCNet Conference (Atlanta) - Consortium Concerns

A contingent from the Consortium will be attending the National Conference of Community Technology Centers in Atlanta, GA on June 23-25^th. Consortium will bring concerns about adult self-paced learning, equipment recycling, ESL, and other issues to the conference

1. Other Business

Tour of CMAA computing facility

1. Adjourn - 10:00am

Next Meetings

• Meetings are 3^rd Thursday of every month
• July 20^th (New Beginnings - 1349 Pawtucket Blvd.)