News from the Reunion 98 --Morning
meeting notes- common ground
CW- help bring A to fruition as a model; MBNA credit card 'affinity
marketing', disability, consciousness
RP- 2 directions:
1) dissemination of info (journal/magazine)to explore the concept -
education organization;
2) build a FS arco - mobilize resources, but build arco first
RH- does it make sense to pump money into a site which isn't set up
to use it
GI- practical outlet of group (on-site work)
JS- mission statement or charter, board may be too lofty a goal
JR- should we be connected with Cosanti, against arco as company town
LD- cohesive organization
MJ- bringing people together on web
RR- regional network for getting together, strong web presence
MB- use each person's talents, tap financial resources, member dues,
J-Venture
BR- having fun with arcology, arcology game, arcology for peace, rebuilding
war-torn and
depressed areas (yugoslavia a/o jerusalem), virtual linkages
SB- professional acceptance as a field, NSF funding, arcology to Washington
as lobby,
teach the teachers (especially on the EC)
GK- special web communications, arcology outreach
RJ- education, workshoppers aren't being educated about theory
NK- outreach to alums, grow the circle, empower
Topic Areas
WEB Presence- web pages, listserv, content
Alumni Network- regional gatherings, newsletter, annual reunion, empower
Public outreach- PR, marketing, (not web specific), affinity marketing
Educational outreach- presentation materials and speaking schedules
Arcology game- for profit opportunity
2nd Morning Session:
arcology screen saver/photo montage of Soleri's work
afternoon session:
membership organization for alums of arcosanti/cosanti/elderhostel
programs
different membership categories
interim board member responsibilities:
-quarterly meetings, in-person once, virtually three times per year
-board must report to steering committee within ten days of a quarterly
meeting
-chair is liason to Cosanti
-treasurer responsible for money (duh)
-Robert Rainmaker will investigate non-profit incorporation
Arcosanti Alumni Netork suggested contributions:
Regular Member $25
Student/Elder $15
Financial Hardship $0
Check out these arcology related websites...
www.arcosanti.org
www.arcology.com
www.arcology.org
Structural Elements
Association Director - general liason and maintain funds
Alumni Director- mailing list, mailings and tracking (A/Cosanti &
Elderhostel)
Web Developer(s)- alum. website and web communications
Event Organizer- local or national volunteer
Cosanti Liason
Arcosanti Liason
Arcosanti Arcology Network Convocation 1999
Arcology Concept Guide for Sci-Fi Writers and Game Programmers
First Annual East Coast Arcology Conference: Presenting Arcology
andall Hunt