Present:

• Ongoing discussion about the creation of a data repository for BCC project sites. The data would then be available for cross-site data analyses, and various workgroup initiatives. Although the idea of this data bank has met with interest, there remains some question as to the value of such a complex endeavor. At this point in time, we cannot identify any research questions that we would like to answer with the collective data; nor can we guarantee that complete data will be ready for use before 2005. There seems to be no enthusiasm for a make-work project if we cannot articulate the value in such an undertaking.

Action Items: The workgroup will make every effort to draft various research questions that can be addressed using cross-site data. Our first step will be to draft a plan for creating a framework under which to collect baseline data. We need to poll BCC PI's to find out what they would like to see happen with the BCC after April, 2003.

• Lisa Klesges drafted an excellent plan/proposal for a BCC data sharing cooperative. The proposal was ready for distribution to the BCC membership at the meeting. We are still facing a "chicken and egg" dilemma (i.e., we need to be able to provide a plan for data sharing before we can apply for funding; but, we need funding before we can create a plan for data sharing).Given that the discussion revealed some reticence on the part of BCC members to immediately go ahead with a data sharing plan, the document has been tabled for the time being.

Action Items: See above. The workgroup will strive to seek funding for future activities in the hopes that its goals are realized.

• The workgroup remains dedicated to monthly conference calls to further explore the options available.

Action Items: Next conference call will be held at the end of the summer.