[sac-board] SAC Meeting Minutes: 2010/02/26
- From: Paul Dickson <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: SAC-Board <sac-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:36:55 -0700
I'm going to definitely try to get the minutes out sooner.
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SAC Meeting Minutes: 2010/01/26
The meeting was brought to order at 1930 by Tom Polakis, acting for the absent
president. As preparation for the meeting, he reviewed the club's constitution
and presented his humorous changes he would make with his newly acquired
executive powers.
The club visitors were then asked to introduced themselves. We had 14
visitors, nearly all were from Dave Fredericksen's class.
Dave Fredricksen then gave the treasurer's report.
Rick Tejera announced the Thunderbird Public Star Party for April 17. He
reminded us that we will be entering from the west entrance of the park. He
also ask that anyone not receiving the E-mailed newsletter to please have their
E-mail address updated.
Steve Dodder reminded us that the Novice Group is available for assistance on
the Saturdays following club meetings. The Grand Canyon Star Party is full but
cabins were available at the Kaibab Lodge (17 miles outside park). Steve also
remind us about the 50/50 raffle.
AJ Crayon covered the Messier marathon for March 13. Attendees need to have
signed the liability release to attend, which where available. He also had
check-off lists for the Messier objects.
Rick Tejera took a vote for t-shirt colors for the Messier marathon. The
colors black and blue received the most votes.
Tom Polakis announced that there was $2700 remaining from the Burnham Memorial
Fund and it was decided to provide a one-time scholarship using the funds. Two
students where awarded the scholarship to NAU.
Tom also cover the organization of the club field trip to Mt Graham on June 17.
It is $40/person and the trip is limited to 18 people. Attendees would need
to get themselves to Safford.
The Show-N-Tell was started with Chuck Conner. He read a poem he wrote, 'Crook
Trail Sky', and it was well received.
Steve Coe showed his astronomical images from the Antennae site from the
February session that took place there. Ken Naiff also presented images as
well.
There was a break at 2025, then Ted Dunham provide a lecture on the Kepler
launch, its commissioning, and science to date. He has provide a quick update
on the Sophia telescope.
The meeting adjourned at 2200. There where 62 people in attendance and seat
where found for everyone.
-Paul Dickson
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