The C-Xtra EU project

Meeting 1 - Blackpool November 2008

The 1^st Project meeting was hosted by CXL during the 13^th and 14^th of November 2008 in Blackpool. During the meeting the partners made presentations about their own organisations and were then given a more thorough introduction to the C-Xtra tool.

As well as working the partners also had the chance to sample the delights of this unique Northern English seaside resort during the evenings, including fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's restaurant and a ballroom dancing lesson!

Meeting Documents

Please click on the links below to see copies of the meeting documents

Agenda

Minutes

Work Package Outlines

The project partnership

From Left to Right: Paula Candeias (University of Lisbon), Janice Clarke (CXL), David Ettenfield (CXL), Maria de Conceicao (University of Lisbon), Vicki Ramsden (CXL), Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South, Ingmarie Rohdin (Folk University, Sweden), Helmut Kronika (BEST Institut), Tord Hansson (Folk University, Sweden), Katie Peyton-Lister (Careers Europe), Mick Carey (Careers Europe), Helen Metcalfe (ECOTEC)

Results of the meeting

A copy of the full minutes can be found here (.pdf format). The following action points were agreed:

Action Point Responsible Time

WP2 : To send CXL research and report (including bibliography) JC ASAP

Buy domain names (easier and cheaper to by .eu or .com than country initials CT (CXL) ASAP

To send partners 2-3 models of legal commercial distribution agreement JC ASAP

Country reports S, A, P End Jan 2009

Review of findings S, A, P
End Feb 2009

Recommendations for website S, A, P End Feb 2009

Translation S, A, P ASAP – begin now

How long will it take to upload translations to website and work out a timescale of translation for S, A, P? JC ASAP

Send amended timelines to all partners MC ASAP

Send email with link to Webboard + email and password to all including HM MC ASAP

Copy of Admin and Finance handbook on Webboard MC ASAP

Send partners spreadsheet for 3-monthly report & put master copy on webboard MC ASAP

Timesheets for staff ALL

External evaluation – approach 3 people mentioned to bid for contract JC ASAP

Action Point	Responsible	Time
WP2 : To send CXL research and report (including bibliography)	JC	ASAP
Buy domain names (easier and cheaper to by .eu or .com than country initials	CT (CXL)	ASAP
To send partners 2-3 models of legal commercial distribution agreement	JC	ASAP
Country reports	S, A, P	End Jan 2009
Review of findings	S, A, P	End Feb 2009
Recommendations for website	S, A, P	End Feb 2009
Translation	S, A, P	ASAP – begin now
How long will it take to upload translations to website and work out a timescale of translation for S, A, P?	JC	ASAP
Send amended timelines to all partners	MC	ASAP
Send email with link to Webboard + email and password to all including HM	MC	ASAP
Copy of Admin and Finance handbook on Webboard	MC	ASAP
Send partners spreadsheet for 3-monthly report & put master copy on webboard	MC	ASAP
Timesheets for staff	ALL
External evaluation – approach 3 people mentioned to bid for contract	JC	ASAP