A Message From The Founder:

For many years I have witnessed a sharp decline in the growth of the sciences, and the enjoyment that comes with the pursuit of learning. My goal with the establishment of PGRF is to stimulate and provide a vehicle for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding to again bring forth the pride and drive which accompanies the need to understand the unknown.

During the past two decades I have sponsored various areas of research from the health sciences to quick delivery vehicles for weather research, while I pursued commercial interests. As I have matured I have learned that helping humanity as a whole out weighs the pursuit of money without responsibility. As a friend stated several years ago "We have so much to learn."

PGRF was registered formally on September 25, 2009. The first year was spent defining our constitution; while continuing research programs that have driven the establishment and change of this foundation from a commercially oriented company to its current research foundation configuration.

2011 has seen major movements forward in rocket and payload delivery systems under the Glenda Project. Established in 1997 the Glenda Project has set the standard for severe weather research delivery vehicles and continues to push the envelope with more complex telemetry feeds and instrumentation.

Established as a non-profit corporation, PGRF is currently engaged in the process of fulfillment of documentation to meet the requirements for corporation exempt status under section 501(c)(3). Until such status is achieved donations to the PGRF are NOT tax deductible however all donations are greatly appreciated and will help in the pursuit of knowledge. With your support from this small beginning let us change the future!

Robert Pullman
PGRF Founder
June 2011

The name of this foundation shall be "PULLMAN GEOSCIENCES RESEARCH FOUNDATION", here in referred to as "PGRF", a Mississippi Non-Profit Corporation.

Purpose:

The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are:
(a) To engage in the study and research of geosciences scientific phenomena, using scientific techniques and methodologies, and to establish scientific laboratory facilities to that end.
(b) To advance the state of knowledge about the understanding of atmospheric processes and their relationships to geological structure to learn how to better predict phenomena for improved safety of people and property.
(c) To provide for the interchange of information and support, through training, grants, and scientific experimentation, promote the discovery of new weather knowledge, analysis, and geosciences subject proficiency.

Our Logo Explained:

Our logo was designed to capture the Foundation's start time in history, to be original in design, to stir interest in exploring the unknown, and to represent the areas of initial research. The circle design is symbolic of the wheel, man's first step into the modern era of discovery. The eleven rings represent the orbits of the known planets in our solar system at the time of incorporation. Without digressing into the debate on the definition of planets the orbits around the Sun are indicated as Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Ceres (one-third of the mass of the asteroid belt with orbital distance very close to the location of the asteroids belt's center of mass; and/or Vesta, Pallas, Hygiea; plus the other half of the mass of the asteroid belt: - Over 200 asteroids are known to be larger than 100 km, while a survey in the infrared wavelengths shows that the main belt has 700,000 to 1.7 million asteroids with a diameter of 1 km or more), Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto (tilted orbit), and Eris (originally called Xenia by the discoverer and probably just scratching the surface of the outer solar system future discoveries). The elements of earth, wind, and fire, are represented by a seismic activity graph, a tornado, and a lightning bolt. The symbol of the witch riding a high tech broom is the logo of the Glenda Project Research Program (established 1997 to study tornadoes via rapid response delivery systems). The Glenda Project, is named after John Glen, first USA astronaut to orbit the earth, and a loose reference to the good witch Glinda from the Wizard of Oz; the story of Dorothy and travel via a tornado to the land of the Oz. The last symbol of the logo is a rocket at lift off indicating a vehicle for discovery and learning as man moves forward into the unknown and the future.

Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation Constitution and Bylaws Version 1.0 - March 1, 2010 I. Name: The name of this foundation shall be "PULLMAN GEOSCIENCES RESEARCH FOUNDATION", here in referred to as "PGRF", a Mississippi Non-Profit Corporation. II. Purpose: The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are: (a) To engage in the study and research of geosciences scientific phenomena, using scientific techniques and methodologies, and to establish scientific laboratory facilities to that end. (b) To advance the state of knowledge about the understanding of atmospheric processes and their relationships to geological structure to learn how to better predict phenomena for improved safety of people and property. (c) To provide for the interchange of information and support, through training, grants, and scientific experimentation, promote the discovery of new weather knowledge, analysis, and geosciences subject proficiency. (d) All discoveries resulting from ongoing research are freely given to the scientific community through promptly reported peer reviewed publications enabling use by other scientists to advance their research. (e) To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations not for profit may be formed under the Mississippi Code. III. Board of Trustees: (a) The business, property and affairs of PGRF shall be managed, controlled and conducted by a Board of Trustees. (b) The Board of Trustees shall consist of six officers: President & Chairman (Board Affairs, Scientific Affairs), Vice President (Scientific Research Planning, Facilities Operations) Treasurer (Finance, Capital), Secretary (Record Keeping). Media Manager (webmaster, publication support, media coordination), the Incorporator (Strategic Planning). (c) The directors will seek to build the size of the Board of Trustees for the purposes of encouraging participation of peers and non-peers, for guidance, policy analysis, research, decision-making, evaluation, and a think-tank for the discussion of scientific theory. (d) The initial Board of Directors will be appointed by the Incorporator and will hold office for a period of four years. There after the Board of Directors will hold office for a period of four years. (e) A Board Member may serve for as many years consecutively as he or she may be elected. (f)  The roles of each of the Board of Directors will take office the beginning of the next calendar year. IV. Supporters: Supporters of the Foundation for general support, information dispersal, and activities shall be by application and election by the Board of Trustees. V. Meetings: (a) Regular meetings of the Foundation shall be held on a regular basis or at a minimum of one meeting per quarter of the year. (b) The Board of Trustees shall meet on an as needed basis or at a minimum of one meeting per quarter of the year.   (c) An "Annual" meeting shall be held once per calendar year to conduct other business or activities. (d) Meetings will utilize videoconferences, teleconferences, and email methods when technology is available to do so. (e) Each of the Board of Trustees and each supporter will have one vote. (f) A "quorum" is hereby defined as being 25% of the Board of Trustees. (g) Amendments to the Constitution and or Bylaws shall be by a simple majority vote of the Board of Trustees at the amending meeting at which a quorum is present. Written notice of the proposed amendment shall be sent by email to all members of the Board of Trustees at least thirty (30) days prior to the amending meeting. (h) Proposals to amend the Bylaws must be presented at a Board of Trustees meeting. A motion must be made at a meeting at which a quorum is present, in order for the proposal to be called to a vote. A simple majority vote of the Board of Trustees is required for passage. No prior notification is necessary. (i) Robert's Rules of Order Current Version shall govern proceeding when invoked by the President. VI. Finances: (a) To engage exclusively in activities of scientific research within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with all of the various restrictions attendant thereto. (b) No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth hereof. (c) No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) and political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. (d) Not withstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). (iii) Finances shall be conducted on a calendar year beginning January 1. All funds received by PGRF shall be tendered to the Treasurer and placed in depositories to be selected by the Board of Trustees. Funds will be used for facility support, and research direction as determined by the Board of Trustees. (d) Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Trustees shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Trustees shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

One of the driving forces for development of the Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation has been the ungoing work of two groups: The Glenda Project; and the Pullman Point Weather Research Facility. With research has come discoveries and interpretations which require more extensive studying and facilities. Extensive studies and facilities require a much more structured organization. Hence the development of this foundation. All discoveries resulting from ongoing research are freely given to the scientific community through promptly reported peer reviewed publications enabling use by other scientists to advance their research. Our overall goal of PGRF is to support discovery, stimulate new ideas, and develop methodologies for better utilizing resources.

Our inital research areas are:

The Glenda Project - Celebrating 13 Years of Research and Development 1997 - 2010

The Glenda Project provides an infrastructure to advance the state of knowledge about the understanding of atmospheric processes. The Glenda Project is dedicated to the research, development and flight of delivery systems of instrument packages used in arenas such as micro-climatology, and severe storm data collection.The Project explores weather phenomena to provide new knowledge with a better understanding of dynamic weather phenomena to provide long term improved safety of people and property.

The Pullman Point Weather Research Facility - Tracking Mississippi Weather for 7 years

The Pullman Point Weather Research Facility is located on Pullman Point on Twin Lakes, 6 miles east of the Leaf River and 4 miles west of Runnelstown, in the City of Petal, Mississippi, USA; roughly 60 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico located in Forrest County. Altitude is 275 feet above sea level. Data is availble to storm chase team vehicles while on the road and to research personnel on location at various terrain analysis locations. Storm chase teams are equipped with rapid deployment instrument delivery systems. The primary purpose is to study the atmosphere, to learn and predict event evolution, and to save lives where possible.

ESTAPA = Earth Structures to Atmospheric Phenomena Analysis Program

The purpose behind exploration operations is to discover knowledge about natural phenomena in order to determine cause and relationship. We believe there are interlocking mechanisms that exist between phenomena that once understood, could lead to a rapid break through in the hunt for resources useful to society and industry. Attached to a better understanding of these mechanisms should come the ability to maneuver or influence zones of activity, thus allowing for manipulation of phenomena for improved safety of people and property.

Basic Research and Facilities:

To engage in the study and research of geosciences scientific phenomena, using scientific techniques and methodologies, and to establish scientific laboratory facilities to that end.

Science Education:

To advance the state of knowledge about the understanding of atmospheric processes and their relationships to geological structure to learn how to better predict phenomena for improved safety of people and property.

Public Understanding:

To provide for the interchange of information and support, through training, grants, and scientific experimentation, promote the discovery of new weather knowledge, analysis, and geosciences subject proficiency.

Quality of Life:

All discoveries resulting from ongoing research are freely given to the scientific community through promptly reported peer reviewed publications enabling use by other scientists to advance their research.

Initiatives:

To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations not for profit may be formed under the Mississippi Code.

PGRF will expand this area shortly to allow for donations to the Foundation to support our research and programs. We are currently in the process of setting up the proper systems.

At the moment there are NO systems in place for making a donation.

Watch this area for updates.

Note: The section below is NOT YET ACTIVE:

Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation Donations
Yes, I want to help the Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation continue its important work. With this contribution I wish to become/support (check below):
____ Research Partner: $5000 and up ____ PGRF Fellow: $1000 - $4999 ____ Associate in Research: $100 - $999 ____ Patron: $50 ____ Member: $35	____ Glenda Project Research ____ Weather Research ____ Earth Structures to Atmospheric Phenomena Analysis (ESTAPA) Research ____ Rapid Deployment Research Rockets (RDRR) Research ____ Scholarship Program
Enclosed is my PENDING (tax-deductible) contribution in the amount of: $ _________
Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Total Enclosed: __________________________ Please charge my Visa/Mastercard# _______________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________ Please make checks payable to: the Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation Donors receive an acknowledgement for each contribution.
This special occasion (Christmas, birthday, anniversary, etc.) gift is in Honor of: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ This memorial gift is in Memory of: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Acknowledgement card for special occasion or memorial gift should be sent to: Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Checks may be sent to: Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation, 48 Panther Dr., Petal, MS 39465 USA

Mail:

Pullman Geosciences Research Foundation,

48 Panther Dr.,

Petal, MS 39465

USA

Email:

pullman@pullmangeosciences.org

Phone Skype:

         601 620 4644

Website:

http://pullmangeosciences.org

Facebook:

Transferring to http://glendaproject.org

Transfering to Pullman Point Weather Research Facility

ESTAPA = Earth Structures to Atmospheric Phenomena Analysis Program

The purpose behind exploration operations is to discover knowledge about natural phenomena in order to determine cause and relationship. Using geodetic positioning, magnetics, and ground-penetrating radar in relation to our own data collection techniques, we hope to provide discovery of new mineral locations and their effects on weather generation, and lightning attraction. We believe there are interlocking mechanisms that exist between phenomena that once understood, could lead to a rapid break through in the hunt for resources useful to society and industry. Attached to a better understanding of these mechanisms should come the ability to maneuver or influence zones of activity, thus allowing for manipulation of phenomena. We also believe that an avante-garde approach to exploring weather phenomena will provide new knowledge with understanding, and with time and analysis we truly believe that some influence or control of dynamic weather phenomena will take place providing long term improved safety for people and property.

Our initial methodology will be to:

• To record, and identify electronic signatures of weather systems, their movement and related impact on terrain utilizing short and long range sensors
• To pursue weather systems to identify signatures, and to define alert criteria of severe weather incidents (tornados, microburts, hail, lightning)
• Having identified particular signatures and related alert criteria puruse and position mobile launch systems to deliver instrumentation into weather systems
• Having delivered instruments, analyzed telemetry and recovered payloads to confirm research and identification processes of weather systems, develop new ways to provide alerts and weather modification for increased warning time of phenomena to save lives and improve quality of life.

The Board of Trustees

The business, property and affairs of PGRF shall be managed, controlled and conducted by a Board of Trustees. The initial Board of Directors will be appointed by the Incorporator and will hold office for a period of four years. There after the Board of Directors will hold office for a period of four years

The Board of Trustees shall consist of six officers:

President & Chairman (Board Affairs, Scientific Affairs)

Vice President (Scientific Research Planning, Facilities Operations)

Treasurer (Finance, Capital),

Secretary (Record Keeping).

Media Manager (webmaster, publication support, media coordination),

The Incorporator (Strategic Planning).

.The initial Board of Trustees as appointed:

President & Chairman (Board Affairs, Scientific Affairs) - Dave Davis

Vice President (Scientific Research Planning, Facilities Operations) - TBA

Treasurer (Finance, Capital) - TBA

Secretary (Record Keeping) - TBA

Media Manager (webmaster, publication support, media coordination) - Timonthy Quigg

The Incorporator (Strategic Planning) - Robert Pullman