Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-04-26

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda



Date: Tuesday April 26, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A



 1. Welcome & Introductions

 2. Discussion Programming

  Science Fair
 Sam explained that Jimmy did some judging on behalf of Niles North and
 that the Commission will participate again at next year’s Science Fair.

  ComEd Utility Program
 The group will begin discussions when program lead, Scott Shamberg, is
 in attendance.

  CUB Event
 Sam said that he will reach out to CUB to begin discussions. Avi informed
 the group that SEC is offering 30% off of internet and discount laptops for
 qualifying families. He and Christopher W. will work together to create an
 article for Village media.


  Cyber Security Program
 Avi explained that he has a presentation prepared and that it would also
 pair well with presentations on home health technology.

  Drone Technology
 Sam suggested that the Commission transition this topic to solar
 technology. Fran said she will reach out to Peter Gore.


 3. INTERNAL PROGRAMS

  Media Campaign
 Avi suggested a “STATus Updates” media campaign for the Village
 website, Enews, etc.

  Fourth of July
 Fran and Sam will discuss the possibility of STAT being in attendance at
 the 4th of July Parade.
   Web Page Cleanup
 Sam and Alex will discuss updating the STAT Commission webpage as well
 as adding minutes and agendas.

   Standardized Brochures
 Sam will work with the Commission to standardize program brochures
 and make all internal documents available to the group (cloud-based
 storage).

   Surveys
 Sam and Alex will work together to remake the survey.
 Christopher W. explained that there is a free initiative for government
 organizations to switch their website to a .gov. Alex will explore this possibility.


4. TABLED DISCUSSIONS

   Program on Automation
 Sam postponed discussions on this program until a later meeting.

   Home Medical Technology
 Sam postponed discussions on this program until a later meeting.

   AARP Tablet Training
 Sam postponed discussions on this program until a later meeting.

   Fun Run App
 Syed explained that the Niles Township Food Pantry is hosting a “Fun
 Run” at Old Orchard Junior High on May 14 and is looking for volunteers.
 Sam revisited the idea of hosting the Professional App challenge event in
 Skokie and will table the idea until the summer.

5. TED TALK

 ***THIS DISCUSSION IS TABLED UNTIL WE HAVE STAT STABILIZED****

 Rules at TED website. (Ninos/Scott/Christopher/Sam/Nick). We have gotten the
 chance to gather as a sub-commission. The sub-commission is compromised of
 Scott, Christopher, Sam, and Ninos. We are ramping up now that the holidays
 have passed NICK AND ANDREA HAVE HAD A CONVERSATION AND THE
 FEASIBILITY INCREASED


6. Next Meeting May 31 2022

7. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday April 26, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Sam Corcione, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh and Scott
Shamberg. Virtual attendance by Jimmy Gonzalez and Syed Mahmood. Absent
Christopher Whitaker, Ninos Youkhana, James Paik and Fran Roehm.


 1. Welcome & Introductions
 Sam called the meeting to order. At meeting start, there was not a quorum.

 2. Discussion Programming
  Science Fair
 Jimmy will reach out to D219 for teacher nominations for the award. In lieu of
 being present at the event, the group will review the student’s papers and
 select a winner.
  ComEd Utility Program
 Scott explained that he still has an email chain with contacts from ComEd and
 that he will reach out to them.
  CUB Event
 Alex explained that a representative from CUB reached out to the Village in
 hopes of partnering on their Grow Solar Chicagoland event which will provide
 education on the benefits of solar. Alex explained that this could be an
 opportunity for the commission to partner with the Sustainable Environmental
 Advisory Commission (SEAC) and will forward the email he received from CUB
 to Sam.
  Cyber Security Program
 Sam tabled discussion of this program until next meeting.
  Drone Technology
 Sam informed the group that Fran has reached out to Peter Gore and is
 awaiting a reply.

 3. INTERNAL PROGRAMS
  Web Page Cleanup
 Sam and Alex will discuss updating the STAT Commission webpage as well
 as adding minutes and agendas.

 4. TABLED DISCUSSIONS
  Discussions from previous meeting remained tabled.

 5. NEW BUSINESS
  Scott explained that during the pandemic he switched jobs and now has more
 contacts in the technology field.
6. TED TALK

 ***THIS DISCUSSION IS TABLED UNTIL WE HAVE STAT STABILIZED****

 Rules at TED website. (Ninos/Scott/Christopher/Sam/Nick). We have gotten the
 chance to gather as a sub-commission. The sub-commission is compromised of
 Scott, Christopher, Sam, and Ninos. We are ramping up now that the holidays
 have passed NICK AND ANDREA HAVE HAD A CONVERSATION AND THE
 FEASIBILITY INCREASED

7. Next Meeting May 31, 2022

8. Adjourn