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