The Chair reported that the Secretary of State has agreed to address the Y2K progress of other countries through the US Embassies. A discussion followed about a draft cable from the Secretary of State to US Embassies requesting the establishment of Mission Year 2000 Committees. The Chair noted that he is available to speak at meetings about governmentwide Y2K conversion efforts. He encouraged Council members to send suggestions for speaking engagements and future Council agenda items to him directly. An announcement was made that GSA is sponsoring a meeting with industry leaders on Y2K telecommunications issues on April 29, 1998.
Council members are welcome to attend.