Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-12-13

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 SPECIAL Meeting Agenda



Date: Tuesday December 13, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A



 1. Welcome & Introductions

 2. Approve minutes from November 15 ,2022

 3. Membership Changes

  Scott Schamberg Is appointed as Vice-Chair
  Baccat Levy is appointed as a new commissioner

 4. Discussion Programming


  CUB Solar Energy Event _______/______
 Sam said that he will reach out to CUB to begin discussions 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.

  CUB Saver Event Sam/______
 Fran has received no response from staff at CUB and will reach out to Brian.
 (While setting the agenda, Sam has reached out to CUB to attempt to
 schedule one)

  Cyber Security Program Avi//_____
 Avi explained that he has a presentation prepared and that it would also
 pair well with presentations on home health technology. Avi explained that
 May 4, 2023 is Password Day and that it would be a good opportunity to have
 the Cybersecurity Event on this day

  Home Medical Technology Syed/______
 Syed explained that he would like to assist in this program. Sam said he will
 share his notes on the topic. I have minimal notes and we will need to reinvent
 the wheel.
   Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:

 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families _____/_____
 Scott explained that many people living in Skokie are likely
 communicating with family members living in different countries and
 that a program on technology that helps residents connect with family
 might be beneficial to residents. Alex will send Scott and Sam the age
 and demographic data of the Village.
 o Technology Glossary _______/______
 Avi advised the group that many Skokie residents are likely not familiar
 with the names and acronyms associated with every day technology.
 Alex discussed the possibility of creating a glossary of technology and
 posting it to the STAT webpage. Avi added that the group could
 create mini-video presentations on the technology and post them to
 YouTube or link already created videos to the STAT page.
 o Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions _______/______
 Scott suggested that the group create separate surveys for residents
 and businesses that ask what technological questions that they would
 like answered or what technology programs they might want to see.

  Village Science Fair Award Program Jimmy/______
 Jimmy explained that he has contacted the high school and is waiting to
 hear if the event is virtual or in-person.

  Technological Excellence Award _______/______
 Jimmy suggested that the Commission conduct a Village-wide technological
 excellence award where applicants will be rated on their application of
 technological innovations in their everyday life, businesses, etc.

  Science & Technology Park _______/______
 Scott explained that there are probably many Skokie residents that do not
 know what occurs in the Science & Technology Park. He further explained
 that this is an opportunity for a program that showcases the park and the
 businesses within it.

  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech _______/______
 Avi suggested that the Commission showcase how the Village is using
 technology on the STAT webpage.


5. New Business

6. Next Meeting January 31, 2023

7. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday December 13, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

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


 1. Welcome & Introductions
 Sam called the meeting to order.

 2. Approve minutes from November 15, 2022
 Motion from Avi and seconded by Scott. All approved.

 3. Membership Changes
 Sam announced that Scott is officially the new Vice-chair and welcomed new
 commissioner, Baccet Levy.

 4. Discussion Programming
  CUB Solar Energy Event
 Fran and Baccet volunteered to work on the program. Fran explained that she
 has been in contact with recurring presenter, Peter Gore of ISEA.
  CUB Saver Event
 Sam and Fran volunteered to work on the program. Fran inquired about
 hosting the event in a different location in the Village and explained that she
 has attended events at Devonshire that were well attended. Alex explained
 that the lobby of Village Hall could accommodate the event, if needed. Sam
 explained that he and Fran will meet and provide more detail at the next
 meeting.
  Cyber Security Program
 Avi volunteered to lead the program and requested assistance from someone
 who is good with PowerPoint. Scott suggested creating a STAT PowerPoint
 template for use in future events. Barring any scheduling conflicts with the
 Police Department’s training room, the event is scheduled for May 4, 2023.
  Home Medical Technology
 Baccet volunteered to help Syed work on the program.
  Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:
 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families
 Scott and Sam volunteered to work on the program. Alex said that he
 would add Skokie’s Census demographic data to the Google Drive.
 o Technology Glossary
 Alex said that we would develop the subpage on the STAT webpage
 and requested that group members send their ideas to him and Sam.
 o Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions
 Scott said that he will develop questions for residents and businesses.
 Alex will create the survey once the questions are complete.
  Village Science Fair Award Program
 Jimmy and Sam will get a date for group once it is announced. Sam
 explained that an even number of volunteers will be needed to be voters.
  Technological Excellence Award
 Sam explained that he will meet with Jimmy to gather more information on
 the idea.
  Science & Technology Park
 Scott suggested that the event be in the summer. Alex will get the contact
 information of the park for the group.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech
 Avi and Chris Oh will meet to discuss the webpage. Alex explained that he
 can assist in the page development and providing content.

5. Next Meeting January 31, 2023

6. Adjourn
 The motion to adjourn was made by Bacett and was seconded by Avi. All
 approved.