Attending: Dave Weinshenker,
Dan Solvin,
Gerald Nordley,
Julie Porter,
and
Stellan Lagerstrom.
Call to order: Dave W called the meeting to order at 20:05

Reports:

    Peroxide:

    Dave is working with the 85% Bangtsson HTP on an outside project. He reports that the stuff “is of good quality and available”. They also have 90% available.

    Dan reports that Mike Carden (X-L Space Systems) can provide 99%.

    Peroxide storage tanks were discussed.

    The state of the Ranch and various propellent storage containers was discussed.

    Treasurer:

    Michael Wallis could not be present (picking up family @ airport) but reassures that we still have money.

    Machine shop:

    Stallen mentioned that machining anything greater than 2 ft long at the TechShop would be difficult.

    Aluminum test tank manufacture issues were discussed.

    We’d want a 1/2” thick Al tank wall for safety factor.

    Dan hopes to avoid welding (and heat treating) but this may not be possible.

    Cavitating venturi:

    Work is in progress

    A source of pressurized fluid for CV testing was discussed.

    Dan reports that the pressure transducers (ordered off eBay) have been received.

    Silicon:

    SiliCon recruiting activity discussed.

    Dan is willing to show up if he gets a pass.

    Gerald promised that badges would be arranged for everyone who is willing to come and do table time.

    Carol Stoker will be giving a Phoenix presentation at SiliCon.

    The writer GOH is Larry Niven.

    They plan to have a “Science Alley” full of neat stuff if people will bring it.

    Gerald, Julie, and Stallen will be working SiliCon apart from ERPS.

    Dan reports that the X-Prize Cup has been cancelled for this year, may do it next year.

Adjournment:

Gerald moved to adjourn and Julie seconded. The motion passed without oppositions and the meeting was adjourned at 2100.
General Meeting #330