President's Message:
ISDC 2006 Exploring Together

By Craig E. Ward

The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is coming to Los Angeles next year, May 4-7. It will be co-hosted by the National Space Society and the Planetary Society. The ISDC is many things: the annual meeting of the National Space Society, a technical conference, a career networking opportunity, and a general celebration of space exploration.

Planning for the ISDC is moving into high gear. Volunteers from around the world are assembling to make it happen. Teleconferences are happening and the next local face-to-face meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2005. You can contact me by email if you want to be added to the list to be notified of planning meetings and general information about the ISDC.

The main theme of the conference will be "Exploring Together." A website is up at isdc.nss.org/isdc2006/ with initial information about tracks, tours, registration, and hotel information.

Because most OASIS members are located in the Los Angeles area, there will be many opportunities to get involved. Some roles that will require a lot of time and effort are still available as of this writing. (For example, Exhibitors' Hall manager, Program Manager, Track Managers, and Press Relations.) Many roles will take less effort up front, but need time during the conference, such as room monitor, tour guides, speaker A/V support, registration, and general gopher. (I have performed many of these roles at past conferences and I can attest that the feelings of satisfaction at a successful conference are hard to beat.)

The ISDC will need many volunteers to make it a success. I hope many of you will step forward and offer your time and energy at whatever level you can. Together we can make this ISDC one to remember.

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