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1 total messages Started by Al Sherman Sun, 02 May 1999 00:00
Y2K - Are we ready? Tuesday in Wakefield
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Author: Al Sherman
Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 00:00
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CONE, in cooperation with the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce, is presenting a
Year 2000 update on Tuesday, May 4th.

The meeting will take place at the Wakefield High School Lecture Hall,
60 Farm St. in Wakefield MA, from 7 to 10 pm.

The focus will be on "The infrastructure:  Are we ready?"  There will be
short introductory statements followed by an extensive Q&A period.  Many
experts in the field will be available to address your questions.  The
meeting will be broadcast on the Wakefield Cable TV system and a videotape
will be available in the Wakefield library for later review.

For more information, please visit the CONE web sites at http://blu.org/cone
or at http://www.ultranet.com/~als

The website contains driving instructions for reaching the school.  If you
need help with transportation to the meeting send us email at
cone-info@blu.org and we will try to help.



Preliminary list of Participants

The following people are expected to participate in the program or to be
available to respond to questions.

Ralph Benson, Vice President and Y2K Compliance Officer of The Savings Bank
in Wakefield..

Scott Blanchette, Chief Information Officer from Hallmark Health.

Glenn Dolbeare, President of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce.

Ed Fratto, Director of the Northeast States Emergency Consortium, an
information clearinghouse on Y2K.

Joanna Garelick, Y2K Staff Assistant for Senator Kerry's Office.

Gary Harding, President of the Computer Organizations of New England and
manager in the financial data industry.

Marty Healey, experienced PC and network consultant, currently working for
the Boston Hospital Community.

Bud Iannazzo, Acting Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management
Administration.

John Lentine, Data Technology Manager for the Town of Wakefield

Dan McElhinney, Y2K Coordinator for the Federal Emergency Management
Administration.

Congressman Markey is hoping to send a representative from his office.

Dave Parr, Wakefield's Fire Chief and Town emergency management manager

Eugene Sullivan, Commissioner of the Department of Telecommunications and
Energy.

Senator Tisei is expected to attend.

Bill Wallace, manager of the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department.

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The ongoing mission of the Computer Organizations of New England (CONE) is to
assist individuals, businesses, and groups in the use of computers by
providing and sharing information and support between computer users, computer
groups, educational organizations, and businesses.


All are welcome to attend.  Bring your questions and concerns.
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