Michael's reply (recopied at the bottom) amplified something interesting in my mind.
One receives peer-support by introducing attainable hope and both envisioning and producing something tangible that can be built upon.
In our case, "something tangible" can be as easy as re-reading the news found at https://www.amsat.org/project-status-overview/ ... scroll to the bottom where Phase 3E is mentioned.
To build on "something tangible", someone at AMSAT could post the project plan of the steps needed to get that thing in the air. Include "got it", "working on it already" and "need it" tags (along with contact information for each item).
Let us help to fill-in the holes. Those with skills, contacts and resources exist beyond those who are presently AMSAT members and those who you will "see at the October conference".
Enthusiastically yours, Ev, W2EV
PS: If we succumb to the "non-disclosure / secrecy" approach, we are doomed. Be brave. Be profound. The same approach that got things stagnant can't be used to get things accomplished.
On Friday, August 2, 2019, 9:42:16 PM EDT, Michael via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
I supported a long time until I felt that AMSAT wasn't listening to their rank and file members anymore. I've seen or heard nothing so far these last few days to change that impression. And again, I've heard these pie in the sky promises before. Fool me once... When I see something tangible, FRESH, and real again I'll but my money where my mouth is. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in my sentiments. "If you build it, they will come..." Wearing out the cliches but maybe some food for thought for AMSAT management. Unfortunately I don't think they are listening anymore than when I and many others became disgruntled with the direction of the organization.
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