Everything I would have said was already said by Rod, Steve and Joe. Except for this: It's FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR. That's the total cost per person. I think...
Hi Everyone, First, let me thank all of you for your memberships in the Astronomical League. Your support of amateur astronomy is much needed and greatly...
I forgot to address Drew's original question about how other clubs are handling the dues increase. My club, the Northern Cross Science Foundation, is at a...
I was reading all the recent posts about membership in the AL and decided to make this comment: Membership in the AL may be in some form beneficial, but it...
... Hi: No. But, then again, neither is ownership of a telescope or binoculars strictly _necessary_ for the enjoyment of astronomy. But most of us think that...
In a message dated 2/2/04 8:45:47 AM Central Standard Time, ... Neither is membrship in an astronomy club. I can just say home, and not have to worry about all...
In a message dated 2/2/04 8:45:47 AM Central Standard Time, ... Observing is the Heart of Amateur Astronomy n 1781, French astronomer Charles Messier listed...
In a message dated 2/2/04 8:45:47 AM Central Standard Time, ... How many of these events are completely or partly sponsored by the AL? Just by attending one of...
Fellow officers-- Thank you to those of you who have addressed my question about how other socities are handling the Astronomical League membership question....
Ed, I didn't know the Astronomical League co-sponsors major star parties, and you pointed it out with the assumption Paul didn't know it either; that is very...
In a message dated 2/2/04 7:14:05 PM Central Standard Time, dpalta@... writes: Problem? Yeah, definitely. I have no idea what programs the AL offers...
Dave, The AL has been pretty good about distributing it's newsletter in a timely manner. The Reflector addresses all programs and activities of the AL, and...
In a message dated 2/2/04 7:14:21 PM Central Standard Time, ... Dave: That is indeed one of the major problems of the AL: there are not enough volunteers to...
Rod and Ed, As I said before, AL membership isn't necessary to enjoy this hobby. And yes we don't have to buy telescopes either or be members of local clubs! ...
... Hi: You're certainly free to disagree and enjoy astronomy in any way you want. Not to be too pretentious, but what bothers me is the folks who dismiss the...
In a message dated 2/3/04 10:17:51 AM Central Standard Time, ... Paul: Thanks for your kind words. We will continue to support and promote the AL as the...
Benefits of Membership in the Astronomical League The Astronomical League is a Federation of Astronomical Societies. Current membership of the Astronomical...
All, If you are an astronomy club in Pennsylvania, or a member of one, this message pertains to you. If you're just a member of a PA astronomy club, please...
Top 10 Reasons Why I Hate the Astronomical League 1. I had a fight with some AL officer 10 years ago, and I am still holding a grudge. Besides, they don't do...
... thinks amateurs ... Personally, I think that amateurs should be AL members so as to support and grow the hobby. No matter what your opinions on the AL may...
Ted, Please let the rest of us know how this meeting turns out. Steve ... From: Ted A. Nichols II [mailto:tanicholsii@...] Sent: Tuesday, February 03,...
Paul, I'm sorry if I/we sound this way. I guess it's just that we, or at least I, am a firm astronut. No, I don't think a person needs the A.L. (or the RASC...
The responses to my last post are appreciated. Yet I also see a continued pretense on the part of some. When I was starting in the hobby I heard references...
Ah, so the truth comes out... It's not $5 UNLESS you are the member of a member club... it's $25/person ... that means I can eat out 5 times... hurrah! ...
Paul, I've watched the debate now for days...listening to you about what you could do with the $5 you would save by not being a part of the Astronomical ...
In a message dated 2/4/04 9:59:47 AM Central Standard Time, jdiehl@... ... Thanks Jackie. Good to hear from you. And congratulations to you and the ...
Actually Ed, I'm now at the National Solar Observatory in Sunspot and still hard at it promoting astronomy education! ... jackie by being affiliated with the...
In a message dated 2/4/04 12:33:33 PM Central Standard Time, ... Jackie: Sounds like fun. I have always thought New Mexico might be a good place to retire,...
Since the AL is a large and well-respected organization, I suggest forming some alliance with one of the two major astronomy magazines, one that would add...
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