-==-==-==-<>-==-==-==- NATIONAL ONLINE MEDIA ASSOCIATION (NOMA) During the course on ONE BBSCON 93, a convention held August 25 through 29, 1993, meetings were held that determined that an association for our BBS industry was needed. In a meeting held, open to all convention attendees, it was decided to form an industry association called the National Online Media Association (NOMA). It was also decided that the mission of our association is to provide our industry with: A) A political voice (local and national). B) Education. C) Industry standards. D) Membership Services. E) Ethics Guidelines. F). Financial and other industry statistics. G) Industry marketing & promotion. An organization committee was elected by the convention attendees. This committee shall develop a proposal for the association charter, bylaws, membership, dues, structure and form of leadership. This proposal is to be completed by November 30, 1993. The committee members are: Phill Liggett - Chairperson Solutions, Inc. 89 Seymour Ave. West Hartford, CT 06119 Pat Clawson Public News Corp. Rt.2 - Box 4560 Berryville, VA 22611-9552 Compuserve 76357,3572 Robert Pataki PF Reviews P.O. Box 2068 Wheeling, WV 26003 E-Mail; PUGDOG@dephi.com Celeste Clark The Mother Board 1948 Sycamore Drive #221 Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 520-2300 - BBS Steve Sprague U.B.O.A. 1300 L Street NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20005 E-Mail; steve.sprague@uboa.org Tony McClenny The Virginia Connection BBS 11088 Thrush Ridge Road Reston, VA 22091-4722 (703) 648-1841 BBS Bill Wilt The Wilt Electronic Letter BBS 3416 La Sala del Este N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87111-4526 (505) 298-7541 BBS, E-M PLEASE NOTE: At the close of ONE BBSCON four more individuals were voted on and added to the organization committee. Names and information not provided prior to publication. ------------------------- With BBS's being raided by the FBI, Secrect Service, and local city/state law enforcement agency's. With no ON THE BOOKS LAWS to govern the BBS industry & no representation in Washington, DC.... it is time for an association... "NOMA" Michael Gray - Publisher InterNational Online Magazine Please continue to read each month as more information is made available. This organization is YOUR voice... -==-==-==-<>-==-==-==-