===== Discussion Topics for Telecon #3 (20070920) ===== - More comments on omnibus proposal idea? - Nominations for PI of omnibus CMB proposal * Bennett * Hanany * Hinshaw * Meyer * Ruhl - Proposed procedure for selection of PI * Send dear colleague letter (see below) * distribute all nominations to committee * Shaul contacts most nominated candidates to ensure availability * committee votes anonymously by sending e-mails to Eric Smith before next telecon - Dear colleague letter {{meetingsandtelecons:dearcolleague_20070917.pdf|}} * Add Eric Smith as addressee for comments to provide an anonymous route for comments and nominations(Josh) * Add a sentence or two about impact of BEPAC report on our field (Amber, Gary) * Address issue of coordinating other separate CMB proposals (Jamie)? - Longer Term: Letter to NASA regarding funding for technology development