Get your Group Connected!
Here's an opportunity to set your group up for sustainable Internet use. If your group is registered, has a budget of under $500,000 per year and is not yet using the Internet, it may be eligible for some help."604 Connect!" is an exciting new initiative to help 200 Lower Mainland non-profit groups get connected to the Internet. We know how important voluntary sector groups are in making this a great place to live - and we want to make sure that community based organizations don't get left behind in the rapid movement toward an information and technology based society.
Connecting your group to the Internet will mean better access to government and funding resources, the ability to exchange ideas with similar groups, being able to communicate with members about your activities and engaging in public discussions about issues of importance to your organization.
Here is what "604 Connect!" is offering:
If your group could benefit from this, we need your application as soon as possible. You can fax or mail back the form we have provided. If you don't have all the information at hand, send us what you have, or call us and talk about it. The first phase of the project is currently underway and applications are now being accepted until May 25, 1999.
- free Internet connection for a year
- matching funds for computer equipment*
- a full day training session in a computer lab
- set-up and personalized training at your site
- web page development and applied skills training
- on-going e-mail and phone support
If this sounds interesting but you are not sure whether an organization is eligible, call us to discuss the details at 257-3806.
We look forward to helping your group benefit from the potential the Internet has to offer.
The "604 Connect!" team.
* Groups without computer equipment can purchase a new Pentium ll for $515 plus taxes on the computer (40% of the cost). Groups unable to invest this amount will be able to access other options including refurbished, Y2K compliant computers for 50% of the costs of their upgrading.
For more information, e-mail: [email protected]"604 CONNECT!" Fax to: 257-3808 VOLUNTEER GROUP APPLICATION
Group Name: _____________________________________________________________
Mailing/Street Address:______________________________________________________
City: _____________________________
Postal Code: ___________________________
Contact: _________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ___________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Fax: ________________________________
Email: ________________________________
What does your group do?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Is your group:
Yes
No
Using the Internet now or in the past 6 months?
Located in the Lower Mainland local dialing area?
Incorporated as a non-profit society? (Number: ______________)
Registered as a charity? (Number: ______________)
An amateur athletic association? (Number: ______________)
In need of a computer? (New $515 + taxes/Refurbished $ _____)
Does your group:
Operate democratically? (Attach minutes of General Meeting)
Have revenues of less than $500,000? (Attach Statements)
Other information or needs?_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Last modified January 26, 2000