Catalyst Internet office - 6PM Order 6:15 Welcome Evan Conducting DaveO Facilities: Evan viewed the bldg across from W2 which looks ideal for branding and logistics (Irwin coming later) Topic: Brand Update Reviewed brand logo comps - Very exciting! Blue/green and black/white Action: get files for use Action: Text for One-pager/Pitch plan Wireframe of website - mission statement front and centre - use JS to collapse mission Topic: Sponsorship Why can't twitter sponsor us? Dario has contact there What kind of companies what to sponsor is? the companies who came 2nd and 3rdin the bidding and companies who want to be associated with world-changing and revolutionary activities who are aware of risk Action: Draft Letter to Twitter etc. Topic: Partnership updates (Tourism, Sponsors) - KK, Evan Action: Consider airlines and tourism companies for sponsorship - Ideas: yelp tripadvisor, MEC, salt spring coffee, JJ Bean, molson, R&B Action: Define How much do we need from sponsors Notes: - millions to keep it open - need to work with sponsors as a opportunity and partnership Someone who can offer more than cash is key - bringing on a big brand even if money is not huge Topic: Where is TNMH? TNMH is *everywhere* sell co-locations/de-centralized centres to emphasis democratization of internet - takes pressure off location - satellite in squamish/whistler encourage sharing wi-fi - web cams at the "House" TNMH is everywhere! - ustream links, sharing obsevviely - screen of "everything" wi-fi is very important 3G is gonna be slammed! roaming charges bank of monitors to monitor everything - URLs Action: research Free the net - what status of Free theNet Action: James put Evan in touch with OnNext - Gary Cupchuk Action: Noah - Generating list of list wi-fi options Topic: Outreach & Relationships Action: KK fill Evan in on contact with Vancouver Tourism Note: Tourism consortium - richmond, vancouver, whistler working together to max exposure Action: Bob Makin Raymond Chan - leader of tourism consortium Action - Link BC > federal/prov consortium - liaison Morgan Westcott Action - connect with Wireless Innovative Network - Michael Bidu Action: find out what's up with Media Co-Op Dominion - ORN - build bridges Action: KK What can we do for Andy Miah and how can he help us? Notes: How do these groups feel about us? not good says Irwin distrust Irwin says: Read the ICI Commitment - statement Note: Irwin asks "Are we ready to become a Non-Profit Society" - we must organize a structure. IMC notes from Bob Makin: BC IMC going after sponsors like ESPN extra demand from media outlets from accredited who wanna save money Springboard to promotion - gets distracted b tourism winery and stuff - concerned about filled up - being pragmatic at licenses and choosing ones who can give most reach around the world - promoting businesses and tourism Wireless Innovative Network - Michael Bidu Connecting people with cultural Olympiad - main media centre covering sports, Piedmonte covering art/culture Topic Journalism and Legal Action: Create wallet cards Alex, Irwin, Bob, Dave: Notes: BCLA, outside the fence - CAJ federal trademark act provides loopholes what to do when in trouble? bail bonds, lawyers, Nadia N has law firm contact W2 has relationship with Pivot Topic: Event update notes: Plan for launch on 25th too soon, blogathon party with Miss 604 at Workspace - attend with a keg or coffee to visit and provide topics Plan an event with journalists to help understand constraints Adjourned 8PM Next meeting two weeks from now - committee meet in the meantime Have another agenda item? Please add to Wiki. Need access to wiki? Email accounts@truenorthmediahouse.com or DM @TNMH on Twitter. |