Google decided not to let me set up a group with all or most of the members added automatically. So, I had to send out invitations to all the Montana libraries participating in the E-Rate program. That does change the nature of the group somewhat, but that may be for the better.
The overall goal of this group is to create more of an E-Rate community in Montana. We all have a tendency to feel isolated and there's nothing like feeling like you're suffering alone. Hopefully, we can learn from each other as to what's worked and what hasn't worked. And we can share ideas as to how to make better use of the program in the future.
The timing is pretty good since the preliminary announcement of the first wave of funding for 2008 has just been released. I was pleased to see that almost all of the Montana libraries participating in the program this year were funded in the first wave. Most of those who weren't look like they're somewhere in the final review process.
If you haven't received an invitation to the google e-rate group, they were sent out to the email addresses used in the 470 application. If that's not your primary email address, use the google group icon in the right hand navigation bar to ask for an invitation. Libraries who are not currently applying for E-Rate are also welcome to join.
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