12/13 – Meeting with Pete Menard in C2E2

• Can park trailers under unused bay in front of C2E2
• Definitely big enough to fit either trailer under overhang completely; will be out of elements
• Might be able to fit trailers side-by-side. If not, one can be pulled out slightly and they can be shuffled around as needed
• Recommended RV roof sealant for trailer penetrations
• Sealtite for waterproof, rustproof conduits
• Roof racks/frames – Unistrut?
• Or look into roof racks (ladder racks) for trailers.
• Apparently, solar power manufacturers sell racks too
• Looked at panels in front of C2E2 and got ideas for racks (See pics)
• Looked into specifications of Ford Transit and Ford Econoline, per Matt’s email that the HMF might be getting a cargo van instead of the 12 foot trailer

12/16 – Meeting with Julia Yakovich (Service Learning – Office of Public Engagement)

• What is Service Learning about?

– A reinforced method of teaching and learning with a community service aspect

– Active learning

– Empowers to be progressive learners

– Mutually beneficial relationship (Community, Us, and UConn)

– Social justice (Maybe one day affordable power for everyone. No one is freezing because they don’t have power, etc.)

• Our project provides tangible evidence of how you can replace gas with renewable energy at an affordable cost.
• The HMF has a goal to be the greenest race in the world
• Have Josh call Julia for the UConn news article
• Post our project on Facebook and tag HMF, UConn engage, and School of Engineering
• Check on service learning website – watch video