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dandersonn43 (7:57:13 PM): Ryan
rmmlg08 (7:57:18 PM): hello guys
dandersonn43 (7:57:22 PM): Dameon
Viridis321 (7:57:33 PM): how's it going Daniel...everyone else
dandersonn43 (7:57:37 PM): ok
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lizeeb3 (8:00:03 PM): Hey thanks for starting the chatroom!
lizeeb3 (8:00:32 PM): How is everybody?
littleC3788 (8:00:37 PM): good
BZWingZero (8:00:40 PM): Good, and yourself?
lizeeb3 (8:00:50 PM): It went by so fast
lizeeb3 (8:00:55 PM): break, that is
dandersonn43 (8:01:01 PM): Indeed.
BZWingZero (8:01:06 PM): amen
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lizeeb3 (8:02:25 PM): Awesome. Well we have a bunch of things to get to tonight, so let's get started
lizeeb3 (8:03:12 PM): First off, does anyone have an opinion on making Mark Schaffer one of our advisors?
dandersonn43 (8:03:28 PM): The guy who graduated last year?
dandersonn43 (8:03:29 PM): Why not?
lizeeb3 (8:03:46 PM): Yes
lizeeb3 (8:04:16 PM): He was really involved with SEDS and wants to be part of our board.
rmmlg08 (8:04:26 PM): don't see why not
lizeeb3 (8:04:33 PM): I think it will be useful because it will give the board a younger perspective.
rmmlg08 (8:04:34 PM): alumni board?
BZWingZero (8:04:39 PM): He sounds like a good guy. Why not?
lizeeb3 (8:04:41 PM): Board of Advisors
dandersonn43 (8:04:41 PM): Well then he's welcome.
rmmlg08 (8:04:55 PM): sounds good
lizeeb3 (8:05:13 PM): Any objections?
lizeeb3 (8:06:03 PM): Alright cool.
lizeeb3 (8:06:18 PM): Next issue is the Travel Fund.
lizeeb3 (8:06:52 PM): We can keep it or put the money somewhere else.
lizeeb3 (8:07:03 PM): It has $500 at this point.
dandersonn43 (8:07:03 PM): How often is it used?
lizeeb3 (8:07:13 PM): Where would this money be most useful?
lizeeb3 (8:07:43 PM): It hasn't been used yet. It has just been accumulating and it is used to send SEDS members to conferences.
RolandBolser (8:07:44 PM): stock market
RolandBolser (8:07:48 PM): in Google stock
lizeeb3 (8:07:51 PM): haha
BZWingZero (8:08:34 PM): Do we have a method for awarding it to members for travel? Need based? 1st come?
Nyeerrmm (8:08:46 PM): it seems like it would be good to keep at least some of it for travel use, in case a conference we're invited to comes up that no one can get to otherwise
lizeeb3 (8:09:34 PM): The point is whether to keep an account for travel purposes or to withdraw the money and use it elsewhere
RolandBolser (8:10:30 PM): I vote keep it there in case something goes down
BZWingZero (8:10:38 PM): We should keep it but have a clearly defined way of distributing it.
lizeeb3 (8:11:47 PM): So are we in favor of keeping this account open?
RolandBolser (8:11:57 PM): yes
dandersonn43 (8:11:58 PM): yeha.
Nyeerrmm (8:12:02 PM): yes
BZWingZero (8:12:02 PM): yes
littleC3788 (8:12:15 PM): yes
Viridis321 (8:12:18 PM): yes
lizeeb3 (8:12:21 PM): Note that this is separate from our main account
SithLrdJohn (8:12:22 PM): No
rmmlg08 (8:12:22 PM): yes
SithLrdJohn (8:12:52 PM): With this account that Loretta and Mark set up...
SithLrdJohn (8:13:13 PM): we're getting eaten up with a $12 dollar monthly fee...
dandersonn43 (8:13:23 PM): oh...
SithLrdJohn (8:13:28 PM): we're down to $92 in the account
BZWingZero (8:13:31 PM): How can we avoid it? Is it due to a minimum balance issue?
lizeeb3 (8:13:48 PM): I didn't realize there was a fee. If we transfer the money to our main account, is there still a fee?
SithLrdJohn (8:13:55 PM): I'm not sure since Loretta opened it up in D.C.
lizeeb3 (8:14:21 PM): Well, letting it sit and disintegrate is not a good idea then.
SithLrdJohn (8:14:34 PM): I emailed Loretta today about closing the account and transferring to our main account
BZWingZero (8:14:40 PM): How about move it into the general fund with that amount earmarked for travel?
rmmlg08 (8:14:53 PM): as long as we keep tabs on what is set as ide for travel, we should be fine
SithLrdJohn (8:15:09 PM): That's what I was going to suggest
lizeeb3 (8:15:38 PM): Yes good idea.
Nyeerrmm (8:15:45 PM): sounds good to me
RolandBolser (8:15:48 PM): lets convert it to Euros tho, to protect our investment. I'm serious
SithLrdJohn (8:15:51 PM): In the reports I just sent out, I keep the stuff separate
lizeeb3 (8:16:41 PM): Alright.
SithLrdJohn (8:16:49 PM): Also...
SithLrdJohn (8:17:21 PM): we started with $100 not $500
lizeeb3 (8:18:46 PM): alright. I guess the issue is settled for now. John will keep us updated when the status of the account changes.
lizeeb3 (8:20:35 PM): Moving on, I want to finish revising our constitution in the next two weeks. I think this is a reasonable timeframe. The chapters need enough time to ammend the changes.
lizeeb3 (8:21:18 PM): I will be sending out an email. If you have time, and see something that should be changed, make a note of it and let me know.
BZWingZero (8:21:26 PM): will do
lizeeb3 (8:22:07 PM): Any comments about editing the constitution?
lizeeb3 (8:22:20 PM): things that we know need to be changed?
RolandBolser (8:22:31 PM): What's the main reason for the change?
dandersonn43 (8:22:46 PM): Aren't alot of exec positions not actually in the constitution?
lizeeb3 (8:22:56 PM): It hasn't been updated in years and some directorships aren't even included in it
dandersonn43 (8:22:58 PM): I think mine isn't....
lizeeb3 (8:23:01 PM): exactly
lizeeb3 (8:24:08 PM): Ok cool.
lizeeb3 (8:24:33 PM): On to the updates
lizeeb3 (8:25:00 PM): Let's start a discussion about what we have started working on.
lizeeb3 (8:25:11 PM): I'll go first:
lizeeb3 (8:26:20 PM): I am almost done with the proposal for a SEDS research paper. It is going to be about the commercial benefits of space development. I plan to get it out to the listservs by Friday.
lizeeb3 (8:27:02 PM): Let's all follow a similar format, then we can ask questions and offer suggestions
BZWingZero (8:28:47 PM): I'm currently finishing up the press release about the board of advisors. It will be sent out tonight. I along with Arka are still collescting articles for the next issue of the nova. it will be ready on Feb 1
rramadas009 (8:29:49 PM): I'm going to be going around to 4 high schools around my area on the week of the 22nd to basically do a small presentation about SEDS so that those schools can form SEDS chapters at their campuses.
rramadas009 (8:30:11 PM): I'm going to be making a display of some sort... so if any of you have suggestions for what could be on it, please let me know.
rmmlg08 (8:31:03 PM): The board of advisors and alumni have been brought online; I am trying to update the alumni database; attempting to publicize the various conferences around the country that start kicking up around March
littleC3788 (8:31:31 PM): i started working on a format for a presentation about astronomy, space missions, and SEDS...i plan on getting more people to help me so we can go present at local schools later this semester
lizeeb3 (8:32:35 PM): great
SithLrdJohn (8:33:15 PM): I sent the documents for the 501(c)(3) reinstatement out last month. I've been trying to talk to the IRS about doing our tax return, but haven't been able to get through.
dandersonn43 (8:33:50 PM): Does that apply to local chapters as well? i remeber hearing it doesnt.
SithLrdJohn (8:34:08 PM): It should not
dandersonn43 (8:34:27 PM): Wait, I was thinking of something else. Thanks anyway.
BZWingZero (8:35:05 PM): I thought that if national got 501C(3) status, it would filter down to the local chapters too. I may be mistaken.
RolandBolser (8:35:44 PM): I have sent out the first emails asking to start chapters. One of them has already accepted. I will be aiming for high schoolers, now that College apps are over and midterms should be over.
rramadas009 (8:36:28 PM): James, what do you usually say in these emails
RolandBolser (8:37:16 PM): to the college professors
rramadas009 (8:37:38 PM): right.
RolandBolser (8:38:19 PM): i send things that tell them what we are: a group advocating space. Then I go over the things we do, how involved we are, and what we are currently involved in
RolandBolser (8:38:27 PM): and
RolandBolser (8:39:14 PM): our history, with Peter Diamandis being our founder and such. THen I ask them if they would be interested in stuff like this, attach the website link, and wait to see what htey say
rramadas009 (8:40:02 PM): Thanks, that will help me.
Nyeerrmm (8:41:27 PM): I've turned in the paperwork to get us affiliate status with ISDC, that should go through in the next couple of weeks
Nyeerrmm (8:41:53 PM): and with ryan's help I've gotten the education webpage set up, and now we just need to link it to the main page
rmmlg08 (8:42:39 PM): it's linked under interaction
Nyeerrmm (8:42:44 PM): ah ok
Nyeerrmm (8:42:56 PM): most everything else ive been doing is more local
Nyeerrmm (8:43:08 PM): and thats it
Viridis321 (8:44:14 PM): I'm still waiting on chapter updates from all of the chapters…hopefully I'll get all of those by the due date.
Viridis321 (8:44:18 PM): . Once I get those I plan on making mailing lists, more detailed project lists, and helping Ryan get more info on the site.
rramadas009 (8:44:28 PM): When is the due date?
Viridis321 (8:44:33 PM): next monday
rramadas009 (8:44:36 PM): k
Viridis321 (8:45:14 PM): Once I see what I get out of the chapters from those, I will take it from there. If I don't get much, then I will start contacting them individually to get the info out of them
Viridis321 (8:45:35 PM): that's pretty much where I'm at for now
lizeeb3 (8:45:45 PM): ok
dandersonn43 (8:45:47 PM): I am collecting stuff for the next SEDS USA Newsletter, and am putting to gether a fundraising email, that is admitedly behind schedual. I don't really know what to put in it, among other things.
lizeeb3 (8:47:14 PM): Have you talked with Josh at all about the fundraising proposal?
dandersonn43 (8:47:30 PM): No. Where is he anyway?
lizeeb3 (8:48:27 PM): He couldn't make it tonight.
dandersonn43 (8:48:33 PM): K.
dandersonn43 (8:48:35 PM): Thanks.
lizeeb3 (8:49:42 PM): Well it looks like things are moving along.
lizeeb3 (8:49:53 PM): Does anyone have any questions or suggestions for anyone else?
SithLrdJohn (8:52:35 PM): General question...
SithLrdJohn (8:52:55 PM): is anyone going to attend the Goddard Symposium in March?
SithLrdJohn (8:53:20 PM): we've had a good attendance the last two years
lizeeb3 (8:53:56 PM): I'd love to go, but I am not sure yet due to exam dates and such.
BZWingZero (8:54:09 PM): I'm in the same situation
Nyeerrmm (8:54:14 PM): where is it, its not plainly obvious on the website
SithLrdJohn (8:54:16 PM): I think it's over break
SithLrdJohn (8:54:47 PM): Are you checking AAS, it's on the homepage
Nyeerrmm (8:55:03 PM): ah, there it is
Nyeerrmm (8:55:17 PM): we, we'll see if i can go... money being a big issue
rmmlg08 (8:55:20 PM): I also have these listed on conferences.php
rmmlg08 (8:55:53 PM): if you see any in your area on that page
SithLrdJohn (8:55:57 PM): Griffin is confirmed again for the keynote. Megha and Kirk got to briefly meet with him last year.
rmmlg08 (8:56:02 PM): then let people in your chapter know
rmmlg08 (8:56:15 PM): and let me know if people are interested
rmmlg08 (8:56:28 PM): and hopefully I can get registration discounts or things like that
SithLrdJohn (8:56:54 PM): it's $30 for students
dandersonn43 (8:57:08 PM): Where is it being held?
SithLrdJohn (8:57:27 PM): outside D.C.
dandersonn43 (8:57:39 PM): ah, thanks
lizeeb3 (8:58:35 PM): Alright. Anything else?
lizeeb3 (8:59:48 PM): If not, the meeting is over. And right on time too.
Nyeerrmm (9:00:01 PM): goodnight everyone
RolandBolser (9:00:01 PM): adios, comrades
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dandersonn43 (9:00:10 PM): Night all
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SithLrdJohn (9:00:14 PM): later
BZWingZero (9:00:14 PM): Good ngiht. till next week
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