Rappahannock Astronomy Club

Minutes, February 8, 2006 meeting

 

In attendance:

Ruth Braun

Ted Treiber

Dan Lien

Scott Busby

Arondo Holmes

Tim Plunkett

Mark Slade

Glenn Holliday

Myron Wasiuta

Scott Lansdale

 

Visiting:

Barton Billard

Rob Martino

Kimberly Trites

 

·       Meeting called to order 7:15 by Dan Lien

·       Treasurer’s Report given by Tim Plunkett -- $1,875.29 in account

·       Scott Busby reviewed email discussions over the last month regarding definition of quorum; further discussion on elected vs. appointed positions, coordination of programs

·       Scott Busby proposed formation of a committee to review and revise bylaws; seconded by Ted Treiber; passed by vote; committee members Scott Busby, Mark Slade, Glenn Holliday, Tim Plunkett. Members are to direct comments to Mark or Scott. Committee will begin making changes proposed by membership.

·       Discussion on 501c3 status – Glenn Holliday will forward previously gathered information on obtaining 501c3 status to Tim Plunkett; Tim will research and report on process at a future meeting

·       Scott Landsale to present “Top 5” Astronomy events from his emails at future meetings or forward them by email if he is unable to attend a monthly meeting

·       Messier Observation Log by Dan Lien; Dan will put on disk and forward to Glenn Holliday for posting on website

·       Programs scheduled for future meetings:

o      March -- Messier Marathon

o      April -- Radio Astronomy by Scott

o      May – Basic observing techniques, polar aligning by Myron

o      July – webcam imaging by Arondo

 

 

 

·       Next meeting March 8, 7:00, CRRL Downtown

 

 

Ruth Braun, Secretary