A. Project Management Does anyone out there have project management software? I think we're at a point where we'll need some scheduling, like a PERT or GANTT chart. We're not designing the Polaris submarine or the Titan IV, but if we don't get some sort of scheduling we'll lose track of where we are and what needs to be done next. Examples: 1. What is it? (Ex: Aluminum tube 3' long x 8" diameter) 2. Where do we get it? 3. Who gets it? 4. How much does it cost? (or, where does the $$ come from?) 5. How do we install it? (Ex. Battery; guidance system) 6. When do we need it? And so on. B. Money This is going to cost something. Joe Latrell has indicated he might be able to invest a few bucks, and maybe the rest of us could do the same. Proposal: I set up a bank account for a different purpose that has now been finished. I could re-name the account, or open a new one with Wells Fargo Bank just for this project. If 10 of us could put in $50, that would give us $500 to work with and no one would have to cough up much. If you can't do $50, then any amount (or more!) would work. If anyone buys anything for the project, tell me how much you spent and I'll send you a check drawn on our account. I can keep the books to insure proper accounting. Might be proper to have 2 signatures, but that's up to the group--that would slow reimbursement down some, but some might feel more secure knowing that I don't have sole access to the account. Let me know if this is OK. C. Commercial Application One of the strongest arguments for the space program has always been the benefits to society via commercial applications of innovation. Duct tape is a good example, along with scratch resistent sun glasses and non-invasive heart monitoring. One suggestion has been that ice fishermen might like to have one of our probes to make getting thru the ice easier. With a business plan, we might even be able to get backing for a company to make and sell Icepick II. Any ideas on this? Please let me know ASAP about Items A and B. Thanks Gail
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