[rtpnet-tact] DRAFT: Conference News Release

[Bob Sams]

Judy, I thought you didn't like  (Conference on Bridging NC's Digital
Divide), otherwise ok with me.

Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy Hallman" <hallman at email.unc.edu>
To: "Triangle Area Centers for Technology (TACT)" <rtpnet-tact at rtpnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:23 AM
Subject: [rtpnet-tact] DRAFT: Conference News Release


> Do you see any problems with this news release? -- Judy
>
> FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2004
>
> Contact:
> Judy Hallman
> 919-933-3931
> E-mail: hallman at rtpnet.org
> Conference Web site: www.rtpnet.org/conf
>
> Conference on Bridging NC's Digital Divide
>
> Chapel Hill, NC - Effective use of Information Technology is necessary to
> succeed, particularly in today's challenging economy. There is a gap
> between those people and communities who can make effective use of
> information technology and those who cannot.
>
> RTPnet's 5th Annual Conference, March 19, 2004, at the William and Ida
> Friday Center in Chapel Hill, will focus on the wide variety of programs
> aimed at bridging North Carolina's Digital/Human Divide. Individuals and
> representatives of nonprofit and social services groups that provide
> access to computers and training are encouraged to attend, as well as
> educators, librarians, computer specialists, and representatives of
> grant-making foundations, who want to learn how they can contribute to
> this effort. This event provides an opportunity to build a personal
> network of people and organizations active in using computers and Internet
> technology to build a better, stronger community in North Carolina and
> beyond.
>
> For the first time, RTPnet Community Technology Awards will be presented
> at the conference. These awards recognize and honor individuals,
> organizations, institutions, and businesses that have made significant
> contributions to North Carolina communities in the area of information and
> computer technology. Nominations for the 2004 RTPnet Community Technology
> Awards will be accepted through February 23, 2004.
>
> Conference highlights include:
>  - Online Fundraising Strategies
>  - Learning Technologies
>  - What Role for Wireless?
>  - Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools: Lessons Learned
>  - WinstonNet: Building a Community-Based Technology Infrastructure
>  - Meeting Needs for Recycling ` ``
>  - Future for NC Information Infrastructure Networks
>  - Tech LinkUp: Linking technology needs and resources to support
>      nonprofit organizations
>  - Drawing for Door Prizes (including an IBM ThinkPad R30 Laptop,
>      Model 2656-20U)
>  - Community Technology Awards Reception
>
> RTPnet is a community network for the Triangle area (www.rtpnet.org).  For
> conference information visit www.rtpnet.org/conf/ or e-mail
> info at rtpnet.org. For awards information and a link to the nomination form,
> visit www.rtpnet.org/awards/.
>
>
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