Minutes of ERPS #298

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Minutes of ERPS General Meeting #298
05 January 2005

The President called the meeting to order at 8:56 PM. Members present were 
Rick Eversole, Gerry Nordley, Julie Porter, Adrian Tymes, Michael Wallis, 
David Weinshenker and Chris Winter.

Reports and discussion on agenda items were as follows:


DOCUMENTATION
-------------
Chris Winter

	Nothing to report

INFOTECH
--------
Sean Lynch

	Rick reported concerning his latest efforts on the ERPS Web site. He has:

	  * Assembled all the photos into a gallery.
	  * Put the published Minutes for 2004 on the site.
	  * Fixed numerous errors in text.
	  * Enabled the charting feature of MoinMoin.

	Rick also reported that an upgrade to MoinMoin 1.3 is needed, as this will 
greatly facilitate administration of the site.

LIAISONS
--------
Michael Wallis

	Gerry will be going to Norwescon in March. He will distribute ERPS flyers 
or other literature IFF he gets them in time.

	Michael discussed the possibility of ERPS participation in a panel at 
Baycon over Memorial Day weekend.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Michael Wallis

	Nothing to report.

TREASURER
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Rick Eversole

	The rent on Unit #23 for 2005 is due, but may safely be deferred for a 
short time since the exact amount has not been determined.

	Membership renewals are due, and must be signed since the form features a 
new disclaimer to meet the requirements of the Adobe Valley Association. 
Four renewals were received at the meeting.

	Dave W will advise the treasurer RE: his additional expenses related to 
the new generator.

CHIEF SCIENTIST
---------------
Kevin Bollinger

	Nothing to report

FLIGHT CONTROLS
---------------
Dave Masten

	Nothing to report

PROPELLANTS/SPARGER/FF
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Pierce Nichols

	Nothing to report

REGULATORY
AFFAIRS
-------
Dave Weinshenker

	Nothing to report

SAFETY
------
Dave Masten

	Safety is AOK.

TESTING
-------
Dave Masten

	Nothing to report

**** PROJECTS

Composites
----------
Kevin Bollinger

	Nothing to report

Gizmocopter
-----------
Sean Lynch

	Nothing to report

KISS
----
Dan Solvin

	Nothing to report

POGO
----
Dave Masten

	Nothing to report

SMARTFLIGHT
-----------
Dave Weinshenker

	Dave reported that the Livermore club will cancel its weekend launches due 
to the oversaturated condition of the launch surface.

Spike
-----
Sean Lynch

	Nothing to report


NEW BUSINESS
============

	None



Meeting #298 adjourned at 9:15 PM. The next meeting will take place on 17 
January at the Denny's on Bowers Avenue in Santa Clara. Watch the list for 
full driving directions.



Respectfully submitted,

Chris Winter
Secretary, ERPS


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