[rtpnet-tact] News Release for RTPnet conference May 20 in Chapel Hill

[Judy Hallman]

To four lists -- RTPnet-TACT, CTNC, TechCoop, 501techclub-triangle:

I'm forwarding Damita Chamber's press release for the RTPnet conference 
May 20 in Chapel Hill. The conference Web site is at 
http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/  Note that Damita has arranged for a limited 
number of rooms for RTPnet Conference attendees 
(http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/travel.htm ).

We expect the conference to fill up this year, so please register early.

Judy Hallman (hallman at rtpnet.org, http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/)
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News Release
For Immediate Release
March XX, 2005

Registration open for 6th Annual RTPnet Conference hosted in Chapel Hill
Nominations now accepted for the 2005 Community Technology Awards

CHAPEL HILL – Online registration is open for the 6th Annual RTPnet 
Conference, a statewide nonprofit technology conference hosted by RTPnet 
and Triangle United Way. The conference mission is to help nonprofits 
use technology more effectively. This year’s theme is “Bringing Together 
Volunteers and Technology for Community Development.”

More than 100 people are expected to attend the conference, which offers 
a full day of breakout sessions along three tracks: Technology 
Volunteer, Technology Infrastructure and Technology Innovation. Our 
featured speakers represent IBM, Cisco and Network for Good, a national 
nonprofit organization that connects individuals with their favorite 
charities. Our partners include the Duke University Certificate in 
Nonprofit Management and ncyt – North Carolina’s Network of Nonprofit 
Professionals.

RTPnet is also accepting nominations for the 2005 Community Technology 
Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and businesses 
that have made significant contributions to North Carolina communities 
in the area of information and computer technology. The deadline for 
submitting nominations is Friday, April 29.

What:  6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards
When:  Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
        Photo opportunity: Community Technology Awards from 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill
Who:   Damita Chambers, RTPnet, 919-463-1362, chambers at rtpnet.org

**Visit www.rtpnet.org/conf to register for the RTPnet Conference and 
submit nominations for the Community Technology Awards.

About RTPnet

RTPnet is a volunteer-driven, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated 
to helping North Carolina nonprofit organizations leverage Internet 
tools to promote and support their missions. RTPnet offers annual 
fee-based memberships to North Carolina nonprofits and community 
technology centers in the Southeast. Member benefits include Internet 
services and discounts to RTPnet-sponsored events.

RTPnet has hosted the RTPnet Conference for five straight years around 
the theme of “Bridging North Carolina's Human/Digital Divide.” Last 
year, RTPnet presented eight honorees with the first Community 
Technology Awards at the RTPnet Conference.

To learn more about RTPnet, visit us at www.rtpnet.org.