Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF) Ashland, OR

Chair: John Limb
Members: Janet Dolan, Walter Ensign, Roy Kindell, Adam Marx, Steve Weyer
Ministry: Administration

Background: The Technology Committee is one of the supporting committees fulfilling various functions of the Fellowship (Bylaws 14.1B). The chair is elected by the members of the committee for a period of three years, subject to confirmation by the Board (Bylaws 14.6). The Technology Committee is partly responsible for implementing the Ashland Facility Initiative of RVUUF’s Strategic Plan.

Purpose:

• To anticipate and meet the technological needs of RVUUF.
• To stimulate the effective use of new technology in fulfilling the Mission of RVUUF.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain all technology used by RVUUF, including telecommunications, data networks, computers, databases, web site, e-mail, social networking systems, telephone systems, conferencing systems, and audio/video/multimedia systems.
• Develop a unified policy with other relevant committees regarding the publication of material in all forms.
• Consult on technology issues for other RVUUF entities.
• Provide appropriate backup of electronically stored information
• Train backup operators and administrators of critical systems.
• Promote good design, security, training and documentation practices.
• Provide education and a limited level of technical support to RVUUF Members.
• Explore the use of new technology in the conduct of our Mission.

Membership:

• The committee will include those with a strong technical background in one of the areas of committee responsibility, as well as user representatives.

Policies:

• 700.x: Building Use (sound system)
• 704.x: Using Fellowship Computers, Networks and Data

Newsletter articles (PDF):
Dec 2010 Online Sermons; Accessing Internet at RVUUF
Nov 2010 Sermons on CD and online
Aug 2010 New Phone System
Jan 2009 Sound System