Monday 7th April, 2008

Time: c. 2:00PM - 3:00PM.
Location: Room T124, University of Ballarat, Mt. Helen Campus.
Chair: Dean Perkins / Kate Perry.
Minute-Taker: Marcus Kirkpatrick.

Attendees (Required): Ben Daniel, Luke Johnstone, Marcus Kirkpatrick, Dean Perkins, Kate Perry and James Romeril.
Attendees (Optional): Scott Hebbard (Supervisor) and William Harvey (Supervisor).
Absentees: Scott Hebbard (Supervisor) and William Harvey (Supervisor).

Supervisor(s): N/A
Client: N/A

Next Meeting: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Agenda:
1. Introductions
2. Comparisons re Hosting Alternatives
3. Other Discussion / Questions
4. Schedule of Future Meetings

Discussed Items:
1. Introductions
- Successfully re-introduced Cherie to the members of Team E and James Romeril (whom was absent for the initial meeting) for the first time.

2. Comparisons re Hosting Alternatives
- Provided Cherie with the 'Hosting handout' document.

- Advised Cherie, that in our opinion:
> "In the opinion of the project team, using the existing Netconnect (i.e. Chariot) web space for hosting the Girl Guide's web site will not be optimal for a number of reasons. This tupe of hosting restricts the tupe and functionality of uploaded pages, due to inherent server backend limitations. Investment in a professional hosting service will allow for the installation of a complete Content Management System (CMS), which provides easy administration and maintenance - the benefits more than make up for a relatively small outlay."
> Links - MD Hosting 'Starter' plan details: http://www.mdwebhosting.com.au/webhosting/budget/

- Cherie seemed agreeable of the hosting alternative, but was concerned about the extension of the address.
- Her preference was ".org.au".
- We advised Cherie, that per our investigations on the 'MD' web site, it is likely that this domain is available.

- Queried Cherie about her funding options:
> As her contribution to the Girl Guides is entirely voluntary, is it realistic for her to consider a web hosting option?
o Cherie advised that she would most likely be able to obtain funding from the Girl Guides, and will investigate this possibility further.

3. Other Discussion / Questions
- Cherie had nothing else to raise.

4. Schedule of Future Meetings
- Future meetings are to be scheduled via e-mail correspondence between Cherie and Luke.

Other:
- N/A