Notes from 2/27/2011

Agenda/what we accomplished:

• Organized Powerpoint slideshow presentation for the March 2nd meeting with Richard and Susan
• Discussed what to include in a Handbook for Richard and Susan:

- overview of contents

- 512

- copy of the Powerpoint presentation

- Post-it reminder for for banquet and winter break assessment trip target

- contact info

- list of questions

- timeline (to be prepared by Jon)

- first half of post-assessment forms

- notes from skype meeting with Soknay and Polin

- assessment trip goals

• Formulated a list of questions for Richard and Susan:

(1) What are some pressing needs of the Cambodia people that you feel are important to address?

(2) Is this latrine project feasible?

(3) Does it address the most current pressing needs of the Cambodian people?

(4) Are you knowledgeable of other latrine initiatives in our target area?

(5) Do you have any knowledge on a good price limit to make our project cost efficient and affordable?

(6) With knowledge of the government program, does it affect your stance on the project?

(7) What are your thoughts on Soknay’s proposed education project?

(8) What are your thoughts on Soknay’s proposed seed funding project?

• Contacted the following people:

- Soknay for the government official contact info (Jon)

- SNV representative for a skype date (David)

- Mr. Ronald Mierau follow-up (Briana)

- Dr. Lindner for Dr. Greene's contact info, March 2nd's meeting, etc (Alex)

• Proposed stages for our project:

Stage (1): All contacts and documents input - Friday April 1st

- Dr. Greene's latrine designs (plan a visit in March)

Stage (2): Solid latrine design (research) and Education Program

- Option ideas for latrine design - Wednesday April 20th

- Rain collection (ceiling runoff?)

Stage (3): Assessment Trip

Stage (4): Build our latrine at Dr. Wilke's digester (experiment)

- Reassurance

- show SC

Stage (5): Method of Implementation

- SC method?

- Instruction manual?

• Discussed the following items:

- contacting EWB-International Cambodia group

- when/how to begin preparing educational program

- contacting/linking up with photojournalism student for documentation

Next Meeting: Tuesday March 1st at 9:30 AM in Library West- we will be practicing our presentation for Wednesday night's meeting. Be prepared to talk about your slides.

(Ps. Sorry the formatting is a bit messed up)