Re: [amsat-bb] Question of ARISS Value

[Barry - VA3BJD <va3bjd@xxxxxx>]

On Jan 11, 2004, at 1:59 PM, Gunther Meisse wrote:

> As I view it, at this time, the BoD
> continues to view ARISS as a valuable asset to AMSAT, the Entire Ham
> community, and will likely continue to support it.

Gunther would it not be wise to stop putting money into ARISS? Since 
this is an area you yourself admit gives us little return on our 
investment.

Your quote:

"Now, the real issue of most of the postings relating to ARISS, suggest 
that AMSAT does not get enough credit &/or publicity for the dollars we 
spend. This is absolutely correct,"

Is someone stepping forward to take on the Public Relations position 
for AMSAT? Since AMSAT seems to be in need of money to make good on 
it's commitment to build two satellites perhaps any "extra" money 
should go in that direction.

Unless AMSAT can measure the results of investing in projects like 
ARISS the club should stick to what it does know.  The members want 
satellites launched. 

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