Chicago Mars Society Chapter 11/11/21

Reed J.
George Rogers
Kent H.
Eric Kristoff (Host)
Michael Stoltz


Membershio Development Plan is not something 
Mars Society Global will support.

Agenda for Chicago:
Ideas
1) Helping to compile virtual library or database for Analog Reseach work done at Worldwide (MDRS).
2) Remote Command & Control (CapCOM Staff) for MDRS simulations at MDRS.
3) Develop Remote VR Support
4) MDRS inovation challenge (communications, station, BAD tech in past) Similar to Rover challenge, Greenhouse challenge, Vehicle contest w/ Mercedes van.
5) Work party for MDRS, must provide own travel expense(self-funded), local, twice per year for week, camp in/out of MDRS Hab
6) MDRS is solicitating donations for equipment from other chapters intead of using donations from Sponsor.
    (equipment, autoclave, LED lighting for green hab, hydroponic plants, computer microscoope, disection station)
7) MDRS STEM for science fair support
8) Partner with local school or university for sertting up a "Mars Yard"
9) 

None of the above will forward the Mission Statement of creating a sustainable Colony on Mars.

MDRS Crews rotate in/out every 2-3 weeks per misssion season.
MIchael Stoltz - experience with Crowd Funding