For anyone in a society that is "Astronomical League" affilliated, I'd like to know if the $5 dues to the league is deductible by the member. Suppose, for...
John, Since the Dues are $5 and the cover price of the REFLECTOR is $2 an issue, you are actually being subsidized by the AL for the Reflector. Hence, I...
John; Dues generally aren't deductible unless they are related to your profession (union dues, AMA, ABA, etc). So unless you're an astronomer (or maybe a...
For all you book people out there, here is a message I received this morning that you may find interesting. Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA Dear Cambridge Alerts...
Bill, What John is referring to is the annual membership fees paid to any organization. Since most organizations fall under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code...
Regarding the tax deduction question it is important to ascertain if you are a Charitable Organization or a Not-for-profit organization. A charitable ...
Mike -- You are sort of correct.... That is probably the case for the many members we have through their clubs. If any part of the $5 is deductible, it's...
In a message dated 9/17/2005 10:58:26 AM Central Standard Time, SALLYHLAMBERT@... writes: Several people asked me about Chuck Allen when I was attending...
Astro-Officers We are looking for a webmaster for the NPO. While we currently have one, what we would like is aquire someone who is not only capable on the...
John Gilkison
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Sep 20, 2005 4:22 pm
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Does anybody want to venture a sure-fire method for handling club elections? We are a 700 + member organization who will be voting this coming Friday. There...
Jordan, To give out the ballots, have several people with current rosters, and check off the member's name as you give them a ballot. Put the "roster checkers"...
... From: Claudio Veliz (CV A) To: Recipient list suppressed Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:26 AM Subject: [nyskies] NASA/JPL requests amateur help ...
Also look at this http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publications/tnl/68/solar.html Hello Fellow AL Members, Touching base with you on the upcoming "Solar...
... elections? We are a 700 ... could be up to 200 ... member and how many ... appreciated. ... how to simply handle this ... done that, to use as an ... Sort...
Split you ballots into 2 sections, one with the name and expiration date of the active member and the other half is the ballot. Have the member discard the...
Here is an absolutely amazing collection of "amateur" astrophotos. Be sure to explore this site thoroughly and to click on "enlarge" at the top of each photo. ...
This is from AOS member Dr. Glenn Schneider of the Hubble NICMOS team I am forwarding to the AOS the following correspondence from Rob Seaman at NOAO. The...
NM Astronomers & Astro Officers I know I am getting a little ahead of myself here, but are there any Total Solar Eclipse addicts online here that are thinking...
John Gilkison
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Nov 14, 2005 6:21 am
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A member of AOS hasn't missed an eclipse in about 30 years and he formed his own travel agency just to see eclipses. I'll see what he has in mind. Sue Rose ...
I just wanted to let everyone know of the the latest project from the AAAA. It is an Astronomer's Messier Journal, an Observing Log Book. It turned out quite...
That looks like a nice package that you have produced for budding amateur astronomers. I am ordering one and will use the AL material for the young astronomer...
In a message dated 11/17/2005 8:43:23 AM Central Standard Time, morganjt56@... writes: That looks like a nice package that you have produced for budding...
I received this today, and want to pass it along. Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA To: All Astronomy Clubs in Texas (as well as PAS in LA): Re: Deep South Texas...
In a message dated 11/19/2005 6:51:08 AM Central Standard Time, TNTrees@ writes: How can we contact Jason to get more info? Thanks. Terry Sorry. I did not...
Hey all. Our club is looking into doing a survey of its membership, and I was wondering who on here has done one. What we are looking for is feedback from our...