2. Background   When?   Formed in July of 2002 as a result of the Southern Colorado Technology Summit   Why?   To assist in the development of a comprehensive plan to address the Southern Colorado digital divide and technology literacy

3. Organizational Structure   501(c)(6) – Unincorporated Business Association   Service Based   Community Leadership   Business Leadership   Formal Board of Directors   Annual election of officers   General Membership   Annual Dues

4. Mission To provide leadership and assist in the utilization of technology as a tool in order to build a prosperous community with a high quality life style

5. Vision   To establish partnerships with and to assist other Southern Colorado organizations, businesses, and community members with technology   To help Southern Colorado understand and use technology to its full potential   To provide guidance and assist with:   Community service projects (technology related)   Community planning projects   Fiscal partnerships   Technological speaking engagements and events   To provide focus on:   Social Technology   Technology in Business   Technology in the Home   Technology in Education   Technology in Government

6. Membership   Open to everyone   Business owners   Non-Profit Agencies   Teachers   Students   Home users   Government entities General Public is Welcome and Encouraged!

7. Benefits of Membership   Opportunity to serve the Pueblo community and Southern Colorado   Networking opportunities   Direct contact with the people that can answer technology questions   Community forums to discuss various aspects for the application of technology

8. Future Events   One day seminars   Technology in Education   Breakfast and Lunch Presentations   Open to the public   Southern Colorado Technology Summit (All Dates to be Determined)

9. How to get Involved   Contact Our Board Officers:   David Skul - Chair: 719-821-5942   Toni Martin - Vice Chair: 719-553-2628   Lynn Tafoya - Treasurer: 719-360-7175   Jane Fraser – Secretary: 719-549-2100   Sign up for membership through the website   www.pueblotechalliance.org   Join us at the monthly meetings Last Friday of every month (8:00am – 9:00am) Latino Chamber of Commerce Board room 215 South Victoria

10. Questions and Answers

11. Anticipated Speaking Engagements   Optimists   Kiwanis   School Boards - D60/D70   County Commission   City Council   Rotary   Lions Club   Sertoma   And all service clubs   PCC Campus   CSU Pueblo Campus   PEDCO   Chambers of Commerce – Breakfast and Lunch Seminars