As a "side-effect" of creating this group, there are several features
built in to eGroups that will be nice additions to the tools
currently at the disposal of MTMA e-mail list members.

Shared file storage:
Although major file storage is still up to the MTMA web site and the
individual members' sites.

Shared file distribution:
Although ABMR should still be primary distribution channel, many do
not have access to it, particular with the re-structuring of Remarq
(maybe someone should establish a group on eGroups to replace ABMR).

Calendar:
Although the MTMA web site is still the primary point of reference
for this (http://web.raex.com/~markndeb/rockets/mtma/launches.htm).

Chat:
Although not intended to replace other rocketry chat groups or
individuals using instant messaging applications, the eGroups Chat
feature could be used to hold "virtual meetings".

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I feel I must reiterate: THIS IS NOT A DISCUSSION GROUP. Discussions
on subjects related to model rocketry and high power rocketry are
held on the Usenet Newsgroup news://rec.models.rockets (RMR) and
shall be considered off-topic in the MTMA group. The moderator is
easy to get along with, and has a lot of patience. NOTE: that last
sentence reads "a lot" and not "an infinite amount".

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Mark Recktenwald
MTMA Group Moderator