March+8,+2010+meeting

Here's what we covered (please add or modify):


 * Discussion possible locations and date(s)
 * Justin Driscoll from the Tech Council outlined three choices: the Regional Learning Alliance, the Holiday Inn (Moon Twp), and the Hilton Garden Inn (Southpointe). According to Justin the conference "can make any location work," but there are some key issues with TRETC - at least eight break out rooms, AV support, availability of food, vendor space. Based on his analysis the RLA is the top choice with the Hilton second and the Holiday Inn last. **TASK: Justin will develop a spreadsheet to compare costs.**
 * The committee brought up other alternative locations - Penn State McKeesport, Waynesburg or CalU at Southpointe
 * The committee reviewed the possible dates and will look at November 3, 4, 10, or 11
 * Review goals and theme for 2010 gathering
 * The committee agreed on the theme of Creativity and Innovation
 * Mara Linaberger explained that she will attempt to use a grant to bring 20-40 teachers who are combining art and technology
 * The committee focused on ways to expand the audience and reduce the cost
 * Kristen raised the possibility of online participation at host locations
 * Several members brought up other potential audiences - curriculum coordinators, superintendents, people who are not as limited by school districts to leaving the district and paying for an event
 * Justin asked the committee to consider a $99 cost for the full day gathering. The committee agreed that a 2 figure number might have some appeal.
 * Norton brought up the idea of CoSN TCO Clinic as a half-day event before the full day TRETC gathering. The committee felt that there was not enough of an audience and TCOs should join the learning event.
 * Surveying potential partcipants
 * TASK: **Kevin Conner will develop an online survey.** He will share the survey with the committee for feedback. The survey will attempt to identify some of these issues - cost; location.
 * Review time-line for planning (for April meeting)


 * < **Activity** ||< **Time-frame** ||< **Responsibility** ||
 * < Develop marketing campaign (theme, logos) ||< 3/10-4/10 ||< Tech Council ||
 * < Identify keynote speaker ||< 3/10 – 5/10 ||< Planning Committee ||
 * < Identify presenters ||< 3/09-8/09 ||< Planning Committee[[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/editor/insert_table.gif]] ||
 * < Identify potential vendors ||< 3/10 – 6/10 ||< Planning Committee/ Tech Council ||
 * < Register presenters/vendors/ participants ||< 6/10– 11/10 ||< Tech Council ||
 * < Evaluate proposals ||< 8/10- 9/10 ||< AIU/ Planning Committee (sub-committee) ||
 * < Arrange for equipment needs ||< 6/10 – 11/10 ||< Tech Council/AIU ||
 * < Update web site/ distribute marketing materials ||< 4/10 – 10/10 ||< Web committee/IUs/Tech Council ||
 * < Arrange for food ||< 9/10 – 11/10 ||< AIU/ Tech Council ||
 * < Pay bills ||< 8/10 – 11/10 ||< Tech Council ||
 * < Provide food / necessary space / tech support ||< 11/10 ||< Host facility ||
 * < Distribute marketing materials ||< 08/10 - 11/10 ||< Tech Council/ IUs/ Committee members ||
 * < Market to targeted audiences ||< 07/10 - 10/10 ||< IUs/ Committee members/ Tech Council ||
 * < Evaluate /Act 48 ||< 11/10 - 12/10 ||< AIU/ Tech Council ||