By this number, there is a risk that multibody dynamics people in Sweden will not make sufficient contacts. Stefan Edlund agreed and said that it is good to begin with a kernel in Sweden, and, if there is an interest, to let the activity grow to include other Scandinavian countries. Questions regarding association administration, sponsoring, courses, etc Olof Friberg asked if industrial participants see a possibility that their companies may support a multibody dynamics association. Stefan Edlund asked for an activity program before taking any decisions. Claus Fuhrer said that this requires more than being a host.
Someone has to take a responsibility to organise seminars, etc.
Olof Friberg was appointed to take the task to initiate and organise an association until a board is formally elected. Lars Gabrielsson had the opinion that an association should have a budget. Claus Fuhrer said that a budget requires an additional organisational overhead, which is perhaps not justified by the activities between conferences and courses. Costs should instead be covered by registration fees and sponsoring. The participants suggested that Olof Friberg should continue with this work.