4th February 2000

Call re National Planning Meeting

Dear L., U., H., S. and J.,

I listened into the Resource team conference call on Thursday evening and as I think I was the only person who had sat in on the "Equity Sharing" group at the NPM, wanted to let you know what transpired. …

Those attending the call accepted the following proposal: That the logistics/resource team accept the same model that was adopted by the attendees at the NPM for the national focus - including the same time frame until its review and a commitment to clear and satisfactory communication in all directions on the model.

It was agreed that each of the four sub-groups which had evolved during the NPM logistics team meeting (fundraising, budgets, equity issues/cost sharing and systems) take steps to widen each of these teams; and that each team implement steps to work on the issues which had been identified. Each group also needs to nominate/identify a person who will communicate to the members within the equity issues/cost sharing group, and communicate to the broader group. A representative is needed to participate in the synchronisation group - possibly the same communication person.

M. reminded everyone to use the resource box when it is relevant to everyone, but to use a person's mailbox when it is not. It was also asked that when reporting electronically, to do so in point form whenever possible. Try to show in the subject, the aspect of logistics that your writing focuses on. Could people also keep their resumés up to date. The FC resource box will be "cleaned up" and old items will be allocated to relevant folders. (e.g Fundraising, budgets etc. and also one called "agreed proposals").

Due to many other commitments, I chose to not put myself forward as a named member of the sub-group. However I will take part in calls and communications regarding the resource team on behalf of the Gold Coast until others move into this role. I shall therefore leave working out a nomination re a communicator etc. etc. for the sub-group with you all.

Kind regards,

A.