Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2023-03-28

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda


Date: Tuesday March 28, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

 1. Welcome & Introductions

 2. Approve minutes from February 28, 2023

 3. Announcements

  Francis Roehm has resigned, we wish her well

  James (Seungjae) Paik was removed for lack of participation. Unrelated
 James suddenly passed away this past week. We sympathize with his family
 and will keep him in our minds and hearts.

 4. Discussion Programming

  CUB Solar Energy Event Fran/Baccet ****TABLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE****
 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/Fran
 We have moved away from Devonshire (they need too much lead time) and
 have placed it back into Village Hall. It will be on April 11 2023 at 7:00 to the
 consumer, we need commissioner volunteers coming to be there by 6:15 to
 assign them duties, we need at least 4 people (including Sam) to keep things
 moving.

  Cyber Security Program Avi/Scott_
 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. @ 7:00 PM Alex will get something on the page soon and a registration
 system set up. I need to verify that someone is able to STAT-ize the graphics
 with Avi. Avi, Alex, Brandi Shelton and Sam should plan on meeting to create
 a program timeline for the event, as well as determine publicity and
 registration
 Home Medical Technology Syed/Baccet_
 Syed explained that he would like to assist in this program. Sam said he will
 share his notes on the topic. (I have no notes after all.) Syed and Baccet will
 have a meeting about an inkling of a plan and Alex will engage people at the
 Health Department. The Health Department was contacted by Alex, and they
 suggested this program is not for them, they will give Alex a list of providers that
 will be more interested in assisting with this process. One of the reasons is that
 we are not professional enough to word this in a way where we are not
 stepping over the line of dispensing medical advice.

 Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:

 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families Scott/Sam
 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 Lead/All Commissioners
 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/Alex (all
 contribute)
 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/Sam

 WE HAVE A WINNER! Presented to: Natalie NG a Niles North 10th Grader, on
 their Science Fair project of:

 “Effects of Digital and Physical Textbooks on Learning”

 A project to measure which of the two (physical and digital text) have a
 greater positive affect on Students. This project impressively demonstrated the
 growth we are seeing as a society when it comes to using technology within
 the education system.

 Natalie and her family will attend the Skokie Village Board Meeting on May
 15, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
  Technological Excellence Award Jimmy/Syed
 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. Must create a
 nomination form and have it on the STAT page 2 months in advance.


  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Avi/Chris O
 Avi suggested that the Commission showcase how the Village is using
 technology on the STAT webpage. Avi and Chris Oh will meet to discuss the
 webpage. Alex explained that he can assist in the page development and
 providing content.


5. New Business- BRAINSTORMING SESSION

6. Next Meeting April 25,2023

7. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday March 28, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Sam Corcione, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Baccet Levy, and Chris Oh. Absent:
Ninos Youkhana, Scott Shamberg, Syed Mahmood, Jimmy Gonzalez and Avi Nutkis.

 1. Welcome & Introductions
 Sam called the meeting to order. There was not a quorum.

 2. Approve minutes from February 28, 2023
 There was not a quorum.

 3. Announcements
 Sam explained that Francis resigned from the Commission and that former
 Commissioner James Paik passed away. Both will be very missed.

 4. Discussion Programming
  CUB Solar Energy Event
 Sam tabled this event until further notice and will look through old notes/emails
 as well as attempt to contact Fran to get past information on the event.
  CUB Saver Event
 Sam reminded the group that the event is on April 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. in Village
 Hall. Sam asked that four volunteers from the Commission be present. Baccet
 volunteered to help and Alex said that he will send an email reminder as the
 event draws closer. Volunteers should arrive between 6:15-6:30 p.m.
  Cyber Security Program
 Sam read an email from Avi which explained that he (Avi) and Sgt. Shelton
 have met and are working on updating the presentation to 2023.
  Home Medical Technology
 Alex contacted the Health Department and was provided with a list of
 Federally Qualified Health Centers for the group to contact.
  Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:
 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families
 Sam has begun researching the topic and will continue to with more
 to come at the next meeting.
 o Technology Glossary
 Sam and Avi will connect on the topic prior to the next meeting.
 o Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions
 Tabled until next meeting.
  Village Science Fair Award Program
 Sam recapped the science fair and explained that Natalie NG was the
 winner. The award will be presented to Natalie at the May 15 Village Board
 meeting.
  Technological Excellence Award
 Sam will try to meet with Jimmy prior to the next meeting.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech
 Alex explained that he has begun compiling information.
5. New Business
 Sam postponed the brainstorming session until the next meeting. Christopher
 initiated a discussion on the aggressive sales tactics of phone providers and how
 the Commission can help educate residents on the these tactics and how to best
 navigate them.

6. Next Meeting April 25, 2023

7. Adjourn
 There was not a quorum.