[pasmembers] Re: Feb 12 Meeting of the Minds topic

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  • Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 8:34:40 -0500

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---- Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Good morning PAS members,
> 
> Sam wishes to discuss the following data at the MOM's. There will be a lot
> of input about the Star Tours group, the status of it, where it is going,
> how we want to make it work for evryone, etc. Your input, if you have an
> interest in this group, is welcome, however, let's do this organized. One
> person at a time talks, so wait your turn, and i want to hear from evryone,
> all ideas are welcome. Let's improve the situation we have and discuss all
> factors of this SIG.
> 
> Here's the email from Sam:
> 
> At the end of the Feb  12th  Meeting of the Minds, anyone in the Star Tours
> group interested in discussing the rotation list issue is welcome to stay
> for a discussion and a vote:
> I plan to give a 10 minute presentation on the issue. Then other Star Tour
> members at the MOM can also talk. I will suggest that Star Tour members
> vote on whether to have a rotation list for all Star Tour events where a
> scope person or presenter will be paid approximately $100 or more for the
> evening (the amount should be discussed and voted on also).
> I also suggest that we not ask the customer if they want the exact same
> people back again each time because that circumvents the rotational list.
> If a certain person is requested by the customer, that is ok, but that
> person, if they attend goes to the bottom of the rotational list for the
> next high paying job.
> If a PAS person is asked to do a one person job and that person wants to
> take that job that could be an exeption, for example a school teacher or
> neighbor that a PAS member knows wants one telescope for a classroom or
> block party, then the PAS person can take that job on their own and does
> not affect the rotation list.
> I also think Terri should be able to work any and all high paid star
> parties since she does most of the work. If she would rather get a stipend
> out of Star Tour money and then be on the rotational list in stead of
> working any and all of the high paid jobs, I think that is fair and should
> be voted on and the amount agreed upon.
> If you are a Star Tours member and are interested in this subject, please
> attend the MOM.  Take care, Sam Insana PAS Star Tours member
> 
> Terri writes: Every PAS Member should attend the beginning of the MOM's.
> Then, we will announce that our topic is changing to only be about the Star
> Tours SIG, and from there, if you have no interest in this part of PAS,
> feel free to depart. Many thanks for your attendance.
> 
> Terri
> 
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