In the interest of more operational transparency, we will begin posting more information about NYCwireless management actions. We are starting by posting minutes from our monthly Board of Directors meeting.
- Received status update on wireless deployment projects from Dana and Ben
- Reviewed ideas for NYCwireless 2005 projects generated by March 2nd Brainstorming meeting with selected NYCwireless members, including:
- creation of training program and/or workshops for member learning
- creation of a wireless certification program that could be available to members
- an improved hotspot map, either by building internally or partnering with another organization
- holding an annual node census event that would target certain areas of the city in order to understand evolving hotspot availability over time, and allow more contact with local communities
- creating more transparency in the operations and management of NYCwireless business for members
- Discussed the creation of Special Interest Group and Leader requirements, including:
- Holding meeting at least quarterly
- Informing general membership and Board of SIG activities and progress through regular published reports
- Bi-annual SIG Leader meetings with Board in order to establish SIG goals and allow SIG Leaders to provide Board with input and discussion
- Discussed establishing new Special Interest Groups: Emergency Communications, Policy
- Reviewed general NYCwireless practices, which will now include:
- a 5 minute update on Board activities at the start of every NYCwireless general meeting
- publishing Board meeting minutes on an area of our website
- Discussed reaching out to related non-profit organizations in order to provide wireless technology assistance and partnership on projects
