Resident Communication Committee
4:00 p.m. September 14, 2005
Okatie North  Conference Room

Meeting minutes by Perry Molinaro.

Present – Marilyn Fletcher, chairwoman; Bob Rasmussen, Bea Boockholdt, Perry Molinaro, Richard Vetter. Absent: Debra Garner, Joan Schmid, Holly Field, Al Reuben, Steve Koehl.

Marilyn opened the meeting. No problems were reported with the August minutes. 

Broadcast. Bob said the Finance Committee approved with no problems the equipment that Richard and Ryan Nelson recommended to buy for next year. This does not mean the budget has been approved. Pulte will purchase equipment for the new activities building. The switcher and other equipment have been repaired. (Bob also submitted a technical group problem status report.) No word yet on when Channel 51 will be fully operational. The Computer Club is helping with classes for TV editors. Aside from these technical aspects, Joan has a possible replacement to head the broadcasting subcommittee. Richard said space for Channel 51 bulletin board input volunteers will be provided in the Wall Street room.

Publications. Editing of SunSations material was scheduled for Sept. 15.

Telephone directory and map.  Bob said the photo for the 2006 directory cover was selected the previous night (Sept. 13). Software for the directory needs to be updated. The updated map is expected to be ready in November after Land Development provides information on new streets, including Sun City Boulevard and its new connection with Col. Thomas Heyward Road. 

Newcomers. Bea’s activity report for August shows five coffees with 91 attendees from 56 homes and 124 people greeted from 67 homes.

RCC replacements. Interviews with the 11 candidates who submitted applications and resumes for the seven RCC openings will be held Sept. 20 and 22. Marilyn, Bob and Debra will give Al the interview results. Bea, Holly and Perry are running for new terms. Ed Wiler’s remaining term of one year needs to be filled. Terms of Bob and Steve expire in 2006.

Web sites. Richard’s budget includes two part-timers, one for site administration and one for advertising. The Finance Committee recommended that the Board of Directors approve the budget. The site is expected to be up by December.

Other stuff. Marci Baggetta, head of the Sunrise Readers program, has done the square for the 10^th anniversary celebration quilt.

Next meetings. 4 p.m.Wednesdays, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9, but 1 p.m. Dec. 14, all at Hidden Cypress.

Reminders. 1) The RCC Focus Group meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the New River room at Hidden Cypress. Please confirm attendance with Bob Hooper at rhooperjr@hargray.com. 2) Confirm attendance at the Oct. 12 RCC meeting with Marilyn. (A second reminder will be sent closer to the meeting date.)