2005 Radio/Submm Astronomy Planning Group (5RSAPG)
Minutes of telecon 04Nov29
Present: Geoff Blake, Don Campbell, John Carlstrom, Neal Evans,
   Martha Haynes, Jackie Hewitt, Ken Kellermann, Jim Moran,
   and Steve Myers

1. MH reported that informational items about 5RSAPG activities
   have been provided to the AAS, NRAO and NAIC for inclusion
   in upcoming newsletters. [Note: a brief item appeared in
   the AAS electronic newsletter transmitted on 09Dec.]

2. A proposal for funding planning group face-to-face meetings
   is being drafted by AUI and will be submitted to the NSF shortly.
   We might 
   
3. Some information is now available on the NSF budget for FY05
   contained in the Congressional omnibus bill. The outlook looks
   rather grim but details remain unclear. 

4. The target date for input from facility/project contacts
   is Dec 15th. Group contacts will try to provide advice on
   formats and answer questions to insure that we receive
   the information that is needed for this process.

5. There was a discussion of the best approach to the science
   questions. It was generally agreed that we should follow the
   outline of the 2000 ASAC Radio and Submillimeter Panel report
   but with also some specific mention of the fundamental
   questions that ground based radio and submillimeter astronomy
   will uniquely address.

6. It was agreed that some policy statements might be reiterated
   but that, following the structure of the 2000 ASAC which had
   its own policy panel, the principal purpose of the activity is 
   to review science and technology developments and drivers.

7. NE, JC, SM, DC and MH agreed to begin work on an outline
   of the report. 

8. Telecons are now scheduled for Dec 13, 27, Jan 10 and 24.
  
9. MH will organize an informal meeting of anyone attending
   the AAS meeting on Wed Jan 12. JC will organize an informal
   meeting of anyone attending the URSI meeting.