San Diego Inventors Forum
December 2016

 
 
Welcome inventors, innovators and creators!!

We thank David B. Waller, M.S., J.D. for being our Speaker of the Month for November!
David presented and answered many questions on Common Misconceptions about Patents.

Currently David is the President of Patent Success Strategies, LLC an intellectual Property Management company here in San Diego and is a member of the SDIF BOD.
 

This month I'll present an overview of 3d Applications right after our
Speaker of the Month - Burke Franklin      
Business Planning Expert, Accomplished Entrepreneur, International Keynote Speaker,
Best-Selling Author, Coach to CEO's, Creator and CEO of Business Power Tools www.businesspowertools.com

Burke will discuss How to Build Your Business Without Raising Capital
 
In this presentation, you'll build on your knowledge of entrepreneurship by applying a conscious approach to business creation. While raising capital may be on your mind, first let's see how far we can go without outside investors!

You'll come away with sound knowledge of how to develop your business strategy to grow your business. 
1. Financing your business without money
2. Using your business plan as a tool to get what you need
3. What can you do best position yourself for investors?
4. What investors look for in you and in your business
5. How much should you raise?
6. How much of your company do you give up?
7. How do you maintain control?
8. How can you motivate investors? 
If and when you do need to raise capital,

Two presentations in one big end of the year meeting you do not want to miss!
Mark your calendar for Thursday December 8th.
These presentations should be helpful for you to plan your new venture for 2017.

We meet monthly to motivate, educate and network inventors and innovators.
Meeting location:
AMN Healthcare Inc.
Del Mar Heights
12400 High Bluff Drive,
San Diego, CA 92130

$10 at the door
Snacks provided
Free parking
Networking starts at 6;30pm
Meeting starts at 7pm
http://www.sdinventors.org/     
 

SDIF is a fabulous re
source for inventors, and it just wouldn't be possible without our sponsors. These are people who are often inventors themselves who provide services to our members. Please check them out below.

A Special note -
Thank you Judy Balian http://excoveries.com/ for the years of help with this newsletter!
You did a great job setting this up on Constant Contact and managing this, we appreciate the time and effort you have given our organization. 

 
SDIF - The Place to Be
SDIF monthly meetings are the ideal place to get help on all aspects of inventing as well as make new contacts. Unlike other inventors' organizations, we have no costly annual dues or membership requirements. All you need is a desire to learn about the world of inventing and to network with like-minded people. Whether you're an inventor, innovator or a service provider, SDIF is the place to be the second Thursday of each month!

 
 
SDIF Election Results and Statements 
All incumbents re-elected!
2 New Members-at-Large 
The standing BOD wishes to thank you for re-electing us to a second term: 
 
Michele Nash-Hoff
Adrian Pelkus
David Waller M.S., J.D.
Sidney Wildesmith

Treasurer - Leslie Wagner

To assist in our growth and effectiveness as an organization we are glad to welcome aboard 2 "Members at Large".
Both were kind to write us the following.

From Christine Murphy:
Dear Members,
I am thrilled to accept to a position as "Member at Large" for the San Diego Inventors Forum.
As a high school science teacher my favorite unit to teach is always the "Inventing Process".
I hope to to offer a connection between the educational community and the SDIF and perhaps facilitate some activities with our local schools.  I coordinated the Invention Convention for Carmel Del Mar Elementary School for two years. Now that my son has just been elected Co-President of the Torrey Pines Engineering Club, perhaps we can coordinate some events with our local high schools as well.
My goal is to ensure the continuation of the San Diego Inventors Forum and widen our community presence.
Please feel free to contact me If you have any suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our wonderful organization.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Christine Murphy
619-823-1986

And from Craig Telleson:
I have enjoyed so many monthly meeting over the last three years and quite often realizing the tremendous value of what happens at every meeting, education and encouragement of our inventing goals and dreams. So often I have promoted our organization to friends and people I meet, as I have realized that our meeting night is often the best day of my month. The positive energy in the room is terrific. I want to contribute toward the groups growth and success in any way I can. New membership promotion and retention is of very strong interest for me.

As we in the aviation design realm say, 
Wishing you always, more lift and less drag,

Craig Telleson 
619-504-3019
 
 
It will be a big year ahead with the goal to grow and link our club to the national community. Thank you for joining and supporting our organization!

Adrian 
 

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE CHAIRMAN  
This year America elected new leadership which creates an incredible opportunity to enact change.
Of utmost importance to us independent inventors, startup entrepreneurs and what needs immediate attention for the USA to continue and grow as a technological society is the dis-incentivizing and destructive America Invents Act (A.I.A.). 
Here is one of many articles from IP-Watchdog   
http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2016/11/27/dictators-property-rights-ptab-aia-repealed/id=74962/#.WDsLiV2w_BI.facebook

As we have seen this year the patent laws have become so weak the independent inventor can no longer count on an issued patent to protect his right to profit from the labors of their mind.
This strikes at the heart of what our founding fathers knew was the way to make the country great and made a foundation Article in the US constitution.

We American Independent Inventors must stand and demand our rights be  restored. Our nation needs us to create the new ideas and subsequent new jobs to continue to grow and thrive. The present patent laws must be revised to bring back the confidence a patent brings to both the inventor and investor.

As a fellow member of the inventor community, I call upon you to take advantage of this moment in history and help yourself, your children, your partners, your business, your community and your country. Please join me,US Inventors and others create a movement to change the policies that are hurting innovation.

As both a Director in two national inventors organizations and friends with multiple inventor groups I will be acting to promote this movement from coast to coast.
Time is of the essence, our first goal is to bring AIA to public attention in time for the inauguration. Then a call to action will come early in the year to support specific policies we want changed.
Please become aware of these policies by reading up on AIA. The more you learn the better! You can sign up for the US Inventor newsletter here: http://usinventor.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=4652ed1adc849ad1ecfacfee9&id=a798889f3d

You can read what the patent community is doing and thinking as well as finding lots of tips and information on writing patents here: http://www.ipwatchdog.com/

Please become informed. This is a grass roots effort and numbers matter.
Let's start getting the word out coast to coast.
Once you understand the policies of the AIA please share this message regularly on your social sites and help spread the word >
"Save American Inventors, Strong Patents = Strong Economy, Revise the A.I.A." 
 
If you want (and want your kids to be able) to enjoy the American dream of prospering from your own ideas you must act and add your voice.
Sign up and comment, sign petitions, join the national groups I have.
Care for your rights before they are gone.

I thank you for your support on this important issue to us all.
I'll be sure to send links to articles, please look for these.
Please join the movement.
All and any support and donations will be greatly appreciated.

Have an inventive day,

Adrian

Adrian Pelkus, President
San Diego Inventors Forum
760 591 9608
adrian.pelkus@sdinventors.org



SDIF regulars Kickstarter campaigns
Inventor sisters Tana and Myla Zapf  launched a Kickstarter campaign for their CURLY PETZ product on Dec 1!   
They have come a long way since you last saw them and they are ready to launch their business. Lets give them a hand: 



Bill Hargenrader
asks you to be a part of his Kickstarter book project.

Please check it out and tell me what you think, and it would be great to have your support if it's something that resonates with you (or you feel could help others).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billhargenrader/love-forgive-never-give-up-a-self-empowerment-book?ims=Kickstarter-Book-Project-1

  www.facebook.com/bhargenrader

Women inventors casting call from Harry Connick Jr.
Have that idea that you have always wanted to pursue and see if you could get it to market?
Let Edison Nation show you what they can offer in support. All SDIF members need to do is go to  www.EdisonNation.com , create a standard free account and then send an e-mail to  questions@edisonnation.com .
Women inventors casting call from Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Wants Women Inventors

Harry Connick Jr. is looking for women inventors with a great story to tell for his new daytime talk show.
This is a great exposure opportunity!

Here is a link to the talent search  http://bit.ly/2ddYLZb
Here is a link to the show's website https://www.harryconnickjr.com/

Good luck!  

Outdoor inventing?
 
Casting for outdoor adventurists

"If you have a new product that is ready to be field tested and are looking for the funds t o take it to the next level, then we want to hear from you".

http://www.adventurecapitalists.com/

Here is the SDIF 2016 -2017 schedule!

 

Sponsors & Inventor Stories Wanted
SDIF Sponsors wanted!!!
-Platinum Sponsors - $2500-On banner and introduced at contest, Speaker of the Month, post in newsletter, website, and on monthly Agenda
-Gold - $1000- Speaker of the Month, post in newsletter, website and monthly agenda
-Silver -$500 - post in newsletter, website and monthly Agenda
-Bronze -$100 - post in newsletter & website

Nationwide webinars are planned!  Stay tuned for more information.

SDIF needs stories about and by inventors! We are calling for volunteers to help gather and write stories or folks to send theirs.  Contact Adrian if you're interested. 

Send us yours or Become an "Inventor of the Month"!
Time onstage (10 minutes) to pitch your product and get feedback.
Help motivate other inventors, come tell your story!

SDIF Memberships
SDIF now has memberships.   Regulars can pay $10 monthly at the desk or become members. One year for $100.

Membership Benefits
· Discount 2 months off regular price
· Monthly admission to local meetings
· Subscription to Monthly Newsletter
· Free Webinar & new videos link
· 1 free listing for Members New Product Showcase
· 2 Seats at the 2016 Contest
 
Stay inventive San Diego!
Its going to be an incredible year for inventors!
A new focus on startup entrepreneurs is sweeping the nation.
There are more opportunities than ever to make your product known.

This could be a great year for you to get your idea out there, we are here to help.
From capturing your concept to making it to the market.
Inventors help inventors.  
Welcome to the San Diego Inventors Forum!

Wishing you an inventive day and hoping to see you on Thursday!          
Adrian Pelkus    
Adrian

Adrian Pelkus, Chairman
San Diego Inventors Forum
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600 West Broadway, Suite 700
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