[amsat-bb] Is there any interest...

[Robert Bruninga]

> I'm unsure how to digest the silence. :-)

Well, Ill take a crack at it.
1) Find individuals that can find launch partnering opportunities.
2) Find individuals that can find money

Nothing happens in any volunteer organization by organizing and making
lists of things for other people to do.  The only way that progress is made
in volunteer organizations is by getting behind those individuals who are
in the right place at the right time and with the energy and interest to
take something on.  Then support them.

Volunteers are motivated when they have somethign of value and can
contribute actual progress and then are given support by others to follow
that lead.  Very little gets accomplished by wasted energy trying to push
others into action.  The action in a hobby comes from within,
unfortunately...   Generally speaking that is.  There are exceptions.  But
start with #1 and #2, and the rest will follow.

> > Even a private note to say, "yes, I think we'll be looking into that"
would be nice.

The more practical note with a better chance of getting done would say
"yes, I think that would be a great thing for you to look into" would be
more practical...

The point being, if you have an idea, then do it.   I have found in Ham
radio that just tossing up and idea for others to do never goes anywhere.
Better to think of ways to move forward and do it one's self then see if
anyone follows.

>... in pursuing a more open project plan that would
> make it easier  for those with personal skill, resources
> or contacts to more directly contribute to a launch?

I'd say the plan is wide open to anyone that can move forward with an idea
and bring home the bacon...

Bob, Wb4APR