Minutes for Meeting 7th June 2000

In attendance: 8
Apologies: 2

The purpose of this meeting was to (i) give K. an opportunity to discuss any further details regarding the upcoming Gala Event for Material Resources and (ii) define items that will become agenda items at the next planning and update meeting.

1. Structure of meetings: It was agreed to continue with regular meetings. Due to the amount of communication and activity presently occurring, they will be held once per month and this frequency will be reviewed in three months time. Further research will be undertaken into present availability of central and neutral venues. Future meetings structure: Each local contact for a service area will provide the meeting with a brief report. Agenda items should still be forwarded to Brod. However the change to the structure will possibly reduce the abstract agenda items as they will be covered in the area reports.

2. Satellite broadcasts: A new approach is being trialled. An arrangement has been made with a Sydney company to downlink and copy tapes which will then be couriered to the various centres on the same day. This will occur for the next three broadcasts. It has been arranged that we will now screen the satellite broadcast on two occasions and at two venues. For example, Sunday at Broadbeach and Monday at Tugun, or Monday at Tugun and Tuesday at Broadbeach. The satellite broadcast on July 19th (and 20th) will be suitable for guests. The sb on July 23rd (and 24th ) will be suitable for guests who would like to follow up. Printed materials especially about these broadcasts will be available soon.

3. Human Resources: M. is now getting organised to look after this area. Mary will be available to assist people who wish to know about service opportunities internationally, nationally and locally.

4. Gala Event: K. has put a great deal in place and is finalising staff and the format for the actual event. Very professional printed materials have been produced and a mail-out has been done to inform every one of the event on Saturday, 17th June.

5. Smart Card: When should this be introduced to everyone? It was decided to include it on the evening when Bill and Cynthia hold an Amaroo Update, 27th June. Greg Mirkin will be asked if he would like to assist with organising the Smart Card applications.

Details for the next meeting will arranged and people notified soon.