RollaNet Meeting Report
April 4, 1997

Welcome To RollaNet!!

1. Announcements:
• How many of you are experiencing busy signals? When?
• As stated in an email announcement each of you should have received, the review committee and board of directors have decided to implement a 10 hour per day maximum dialup connection time limit for all users starting April 7, 1997.
• The new modems have been upgraded to 33.6 as of April 1. No problems have been reported so far. Report any related problems to helpdesk@rollanet.org.
• Dialup services are configured as follows:
• Preferred modem bank: (573) 341-6052 -- currently 83 modems
• Public modem bank: (573) 341-6580 -- currently 6 modems
• E-mail Only modem bank: (573) 341-6247 - currently 2 modems
• 10 minute connect time limit, 5 minute time out
• will add more modems (taken from preferred bank) as usage dictates
• Remaining modems are reserved for Public Access Stations, testing and support.
• The purchase of an additional 48 modems is being considered. Details for purchase, installation and budgeting for the cost are being looked at now.
• A new listserv software (for email discussion lists) was installed due to the old software failing. The new listserv software does have a different format for the commands than the old one had. Those of you who are affected can reference the new server help file by sending mail to: listserv@rollanet.org with the word, help, in the body of the message. For more assistance, contact helpdesk@rollanet.org
• The new pentuim server acquired for usenet services is not working out. We are continuing to have usenet problems and are seeking another server (hardware) suitable to help resolve the problems.
• Tax Time Tip: Remember that you can view your donation payments for the last 3 years by selecting Utilities from the RollaNet home page, then select Show Donation Payments.
• The Home Show went OK. Due to the underwhelming response from volunteers to help man the booth, the review committee will consider not attending future home shows.
• A new video production by RollaNet was premiered at our booth at the Home Show. The video covers Windows 95 dialup configuration in an easy-to-follow instructional format. We are working on getting it mass produced and distributed to video stores and libraries. We will investigate broadcasting it on the Rolla Cable Channel 16.
• Remember: General meetings will be even numbered months only in 1997, 5:30 PM at the Phelps County Courthouse.
• June 13, 1997 (Note: meeting moved to 2nd Friday)
• August 1, 1997
• October 3, 1997
• December 5, 1997
2. Committee Reports
• Financial report:
• Review committee:
• Marketing/PR:
• User Support: Modified contract for user support with DPF Consulting . In addition to new user support DPF Consulting will provide support for helpdesk inquiries requiring phone contact. Tell members needing help to send email to helpdesk@rollanet.org or call (573) 364-0852.
  To volunteer for the helpdesk, send your name, address, phone number, credentials and area of expertise to helpdesk@rollanet.org. Helpdesk volunteers answer questions sent to them via email on varied topics such as getting connected the first time to starting or improving a homepage.
• InfoScouts:
  As always, we are looking for information providers from the surrounding communities. Need providers for community calendar of events. If you are interested in either one, send email to: info@rollanet.org
• Systems:
3. Adjourn business meeting.
4. Questions from the floor.

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