AGENDA

AASTA PLANNING

VIDEOCONFERENCE

 

July 30, 2004

1:00 – 2:30 PM

 

Videocon Sites:

ASU:  Moeur Building Auditorium

NAU:  Information Systems Building (B54) Room # 135

U of A:  Site Pending

 

  1. Introduction of Attendees at ASU, NAU and the UofA Videoconference Sites
  2. Briefing on Recent Planning Activities
  3. Presentation and Discussion of Draft Charter and Bylaws – Including Discussion of Mission, Goals and Vision
  4. Pending Issues
    1. Areas Mentioned To-Date as Potential Driving Interests

                                                     i.     Expertise Inventory

                                                      ii.     K-12 Education

                                                        iii.     Sustainability

                                                       iv.     Drought, Water Supply and Ecosystems

                                                      v.     State Land Trusts

                                                       vi.     An “Arizona” NSF

    1. State Charter
    2. Expansion of Potential Membership Base
    3. Semi-Annual Intellectual Events
    4. NYAS Site Visit and Potential Collaboration
    5. Foundation Presentations

 

  1. Objectives for August 27th Meeting
    1. Business Plan

                                                     i.     Member Services & Activities

                                                      ii.     Initial Projects

                                                        iii.     Staffing and Start-Up Costs

                                                       iv.     Revenue Plan

    1. Pre-Incorporation Materials
    2. Resolution to Proceed

 

  1. Other Business