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Tim Boschert, our Tripoli Prefect reported that there were no FAA changes for the waiver application process regarding Tripoli.

At the NASA Launch- ULI (University Launch Initiative), we assisted with certification flights at the Salt Flats. It went very well, and we were rewarded with a letter from NASA thanking us.

Two Boy Scout events were held this last weekend for merit badges. Ray recommended that Neal talk to Julie at the BLM concerning doing a launch this weekend. They are concerned about the fire danger. Neal will notify us of  the results of the conversation.

Porta -potties need to be ordered if we have the launch.

Steve Anderson reported on the NAR contests for October. The contest events will be Open Spot Landing, Predicted Duration, B Parachute Duration, A Rocket Glider, G Super Rock Altitude, and Sports Scale. The entry fee is $5.00.

Our PRATT Controller is broken. The Controller is needed for rockets greater than a K motor. It will be tested and sent to Pratt if need be.

Scout Troops are coming out in September and October. The details are not known. Discussed was a separate range for the Scouts at the September launch.

We had a presentation from the Harbor Project (The High Altitude Reconnaissance Balloon For Outreach and Research). Contributors include Utah State, Weber State, the Clark Foundation, etc. The balloons get up to about 30,000 meters. Their highest altitude so far is 98,432 feet. They can accomplish such feats as monitoring the erosion of Hoodoos, and monitoring the magnetic field of the earth. It uses a digital repeater for a Ham radio. 60 minutes is required to reach altitude, flying a total of 12 lbs. in two packages. It's a mission-based science and engineering experience.