Re: Additional Information and Webcast Connection Information for:Network Progression Update -- Thursday, 9/6/2007 -- 9:30AM, EDT

[Elwood J. Downing]

Sorry for the extra email message.

Due to the size limitation of some email servers, the documents listed 
below will be posted on the webcast web page by 8:00AM, Thursday 
morning, 9/6/2007.

Regards,
--Elwood

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Elwood J. Downing                      e-mail: ejd@merit.edu 
Merit Network                          Phone: (734) 936-2040 
Director of Member Services            Fax: (734) 647-3185 
   Merit Network -- Connecting Organizations, Building Community



Elwood J. Downing wrote:
> Attached are three documents for your review in preparation for 
> Thursday's, September 6, 2007, 9:30AM live webcast: Network 
> Progression Update.
>
> The following documents are in Adobe Acrobat pdf format and attached. 
> These documents  will be available from the webcast page when you log in.
>
> Documents:
> 1) Merit-Network-Update-Executive Summary-9-6-2007.pdf  = This 
> document is a high level summary of the major outage that occurred in 
> August and can be distributed within your organization to assist you 
> with communicating the cause of the outage and Merit's response and 
> future plans.
>
> 2) Merit-Timeline-Network-Update-9-6-2007.pdf = This document is a 
> chronology of the outage event.
>
> 3) Merit-Network-Update-Action Items-9-6-2007.pdf = This document is a 
> list of the action items that the Merit has identified and will be 
> responsible for completing and providing periodic updates to the Merit 
> Community.
>
>
> Listed below is the connection information to participate in the Live 
> Webcast: Network Progression Update, Thursday, September 6, 2007, at 
> 9:30 AM, EDT.
>
> There is a link on Merit's main web site at: http://www.merit.edu/ 
> click-on the link "Live Webcast: Network Progression Update" on the 
> right hand side of screen in the Upcoming Merit Events section.
>
> Or you can go directly to the sign-in page at: 
> http://www.merit.edu/events/webcast.php
>
> Detail connection information will be provided after registering. If 
> you are not able to join via the webcast and can only join via the 
> Teleconference Bridge, you can register at anytime to receive the 
> detailed Teleconference Bridge telephone number, conference code and PIN.
>
> The Teleconference Bridge will support up to 40 callers at one time. 
> Therefore, if you could join via Webcast we would greatly appreciate 
> it. You will have the option to ask questions and provide input either 
> via completing the "Question Web Form" or by calling into the 
> Teleconference Bridge [please remember to "mute" your computer audio 
> when calling in] to ask your question or provide input. Once your 
> question/input has been addressed, please disconnect from the 
> Teleconference Bridge [i.e. if you are participating via webcast] to 
> provide an opportunity for others to call in. You can also send 
> questions and input to: webcast@merit.edu and we will read your 
> question/input aloud to the whole group and respond.
>
> If you call the Teleconference Bridge and not able to connect, please 
> call one of the Support Team numbers below for assistance:
>
>    734-615-6112
>    734-615-6110
>    734-615-6107
>
> We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions or 
> need assistance connecting to the webcast, please contact your support 
> team at http://www.merit.edu/members/
>
> Regards,
> --Elwood
>
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> Elwood J. Downing                          e-mail: ejd@merit.edu
> Merit Network                                 Phone: (734) 936-2040
> Director of Member Services            Fax: (734) 647-3185
>   
> Merit Network -- Connecting Organizations, Building Community