I have prepared a ~30 minute non-technical slide presentation that virtually proves that we will fall far short of achieving y2k compliance by 12/31/99. I have written about 45 letters to local mayors, Rotary clubs and other civic organizations, but so far the only opportunities I've received to speak were generated through personal contacts (two so far). I am pulling out all stops to make my case so that our local communities here in central New Jersey will have a chance to prepare emergency personnel and equipment.

I would appreciate anything forum participants could do to help me persuade local governments and/or civic groups to allow me the opportunity to make this presentation. I am not selling anything. This presentation has absolutely NO commercial angle.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Roger Altman

-- Anonymous, August 26, 1998

Answers

Roger,

If it's any consolation, you're not the only one running into problems trying to get the word out at a local level.

In New Jersey, you might want to contact Grace Polhemus at Technology NJ - TNJ is sponsoring a series of breakfast seminars targeted toward specific industries, small businesses, and local/county/state governments. You can reach TNJ via their website at:

http://www.technologynj.org/

-- Anonymous, August 26, 1998