Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Commission When: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Skokie Village Hall, Conference Room A Agenda: I. Welcome II. Approval of the November 27, 2012 and January 29, 2013 Meeting Minutes (attached) III. Review Programming Ideas for Skokie Telecommunications Advisory Commission 1. Organize a Skype tutorial program targeted to seniors and recent immigrants as a means of maintaining contact with distant friends and family 2. Organize an educational session on technology available for home security; i.e. types of camera and alarm products available for home installation 3. Educate the public on existing computer recycling programs offered by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, School District 219, and any opportunities available through the Village. Determine if a permanent drop-off location for material could be hosted at a Village facility (i.e. Public Works Department). Additionally, craft a newsletter article or brochure regarding safety tips for recycling computers and cell phones 4. Develop community outreach platform and invite suggestions from Skokie residents and business owners. Evaluate creation of a commission email address, STAT@skokie.org. Develop a community technology survey and determine if the Village can host via Survey Monkey. Evaluate if a public ‘suggestion box’ can be created within the Village website for convenient community input 5. Organize an educational program on internet safety; i.e. safe surfing for youth, identification and prevention of spam and phishing emails, and identity theft prevention 417266v3 Agenda: Cable Advisory Commission  6. Organize “Ask the Experts” sessions to assist residents with general technology questions. Identify volunteer experts to provide advice on broad range of technological matters. One suggested topic was a session on the “alphabet soup” of electronic products, such as DVD, DVR, MP3, etc. 7. Develop a community technology resource inventory. Identify and promote existing computing/technology resources available to Skokie residents and business owners; i.e. summarize offerings by the Skokie Public Library, School District 219, and other agencies that are open to the public. 8. Develop a series of “Did You Know” technology tips for inclusion in future editions of the Village newsletter IV. Volunteers Needed to Post Flyers on Public Message Boards CUB Utility Bill Analysis Seminar – April 23, 2013 a. Event Publicity i. NewSkokie – April 2013 ii. www.skokie.org iii. SkokiEnews iv. Facebook page – www.facebook.com/shoplocalskokie v. Press Release vi. Other Avenue suggestions V. Adjourn Next meeting will be held on March 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. 417266v3 Agenda: Cable Advisory Commission