LA PLAZA TELECOMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ACTION PLAN

STEP 1.
Research existing resources under the Work Group Headings. The purpose
of this is educate ourselves in specific areas so that upon community
introduction we have the answers.  Method: Online resources are available
(get a modem or visit someone with one).  Follow-up on contacts made at
the Telluride Conference (see someone who attended).  Network, network,
network.

STEP 2.
Infrastructure and Community Assesment.  The purpose of this step is
twofold:

Assessment:
Infrastructure: To determine what exists from a technological stand
point.  What hardware exsits in our community.  For example UsWest, UNM,
Government Agencies, REA, etc.

Community:  What is in place in the various sectors of the community and
what is being used.

Introduction:
Equally important is the grassroots introduction of La Plaza to the
community.  Through direct interaction with individuals and soliciting
their input we can begin to generate community-wide support for La
Plaza.

Method: Direct contact with people that fall under the heading of your
Work Group.  Materials available:  La Plaza - An Introduction.
Assessment Forms.  Your charm, wit and influence.


STEP 3.
Community Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
(SWOT).  A realistic view of what is here.  The purpose is to look at
what we have found and plan strategy.  Reports from the Work Groups are
very important here.

Method: Each Work Group present their findings to the larger group.

STEP 4.
Vision.  This is where we make the crucial decisions.  What
hardware/software, which line from whom, PAT locations, marketing,
funding, staff etc.  The purpose of this step is to come out with a well
defined set of elements that will make up the backbone of La Plaza.
Method: Each Work Group makes recommendations in their area and concerns
and considerations are voiced by the group at large.  At this point a
facilitator is invaluable since we will be discussing particular line
items in terms of actual implimentation.

STEP 5.
Projects.  At this Work Groups may change or new ones added.  The
purpose of this step is to begin to put our vision into reality through
action.  But first... Method: A new Action Plan is drafted and...

STEP 6.
Plan Adoption.  Through the foregoing process we will have gained a lot
of information and direction.  A formal document is drafted and
presented to the community.  Here is the nuts and bolts of what we are
doing.  It is possible to ask for 'endorsement' from the various sectors
of the community.  This serves as a vehicle to broaden public support of
the vision and plans.

STEP 7.
Implementation.  Just do it!  Method: A lot of grease and grind.


There are a number of issues not yet mentioned in this plan that are
worthy of consideration:

Organizational Structure:  Board of Directors, Staff - paid/volunteer,
decision making format, adminstration, etc.

Timelines:  Necessary for any plan is the time framework in which it
will happen.  This ensures that the 'hot air' factor is worked out early
on.  We have a good group and the 'hot air' factor is low.  However, it
is helpful to realize our existing commitments and obligations to avoid
burnout and stress.

Funding:  The sources for securing money can happen simultaneously with
this plan by constructing a master proposal.  However, it is crucial
that an organizational structure is in place before dollars, equipment,
or services are donated.  Note: We have someone who will write the 501
(c) 3 charter on a write now, pay later plan.  That requires having at
least a president, vice-president and secretary/treasure before it can
be sent to the feds.  We can't even get a floppy disk without it.

Final Note:  This plan is not written in stone (or on the hard drive in
this case).  I am open to changes and revisions.  I am offering it as an
option so that this project will not go by the way or never happen.
Input welcome! /s/ P.