2006 November 30 SEDS-USA CoC Minutes

From SEDSWiki

1. Chapter Contact info
   1. I encourage chapter leads (or anyone receiving this email) to have all of their members subscribe to the SEDS-announce list (http://seds.org/mailman/listinfo/seds-announce)
   2. We would like to start a phone number list with as many phone numbers as possible from each chapter. Please send any contact information that you are willing to give to dlucas_sedsucf [at] yahoo.com
2. Chapter Projects
   1. A lot of chapters are doing a rocket project and there is a rocket competition in the works. As more information is obtained, it will be distributed to the chapters.
3. Website
   1. The idea of creating a chapter projects link was discussed.
      1. Each chapter would have a blog on the website where it can talk about what projects they are working on, what their plans are for future projects, and any other general updates.
   2. For questions about the website contact Ryan McLinko (vice-chair [at] seds.org)
4. Chapter Updates
   1. A format for each chapter to follow and submit updates will be sent out before the next CoC meeting
   2. After everyone has had a chance to look at what will be asked of for the updates, a schedule of how often they will be due (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) as well as any other suggestions will be discussed at the next CoC meeting
5. New Chapters
   1. How to get new chapters started at other schools was discussed
      1. Having a SEDS-sponsored speaker attend the school to speak and encourage the start of a new chapter
      2. Make SEDS more recognized so that people know what the organization is and does
         • Correlate with other organizations such as AAS, AIAA, IEEE, etc.
   2. Get in touch with representatives from schools that used to have active chapters to see if they're interested in getting involved again.
      1. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated
   3. Mentors for new chapters
      1. Have established chapters work with new chapters to help them get off the ground
      2. Penn State University will be having it's first meeting next week and has asked for any help or advice to get them going

That pretty much covers the majority of what was talked about. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Thank you to all who attended. Our next CoC meeting will be in two weeks, Thursday, December 14, at 9:00pm EST. Good luck on finals!

Regards,

Damion Lucas

Director of Chapter Affairs