STARGAZER #482 for June 28, 2008 ? Evening Rendezvous in the West Over the next two weeks Saturn and Mars, Leo's brightest star Regulus, and the Moon will...
I was just reminded that this year's Astronomical League Convention, ALCon Expo 2008, will be held in Des Moines, IA, July 18-19, 2008. If you are in the area...
Any educators out there? Here is a site for easy ways to explain science. Most involve making diagrams or scientific instruments out of paper plates. ...
Hello- I was wondering if your club could spread the news to members that Sky & Telescope is looking to hire a web producer with astronomy knowledge. Please...
I received this request. Anyone who can help should contact Phil directly. Steve ... From: Phil Buccellato [mailto:phil.buccellato@...] Sent: Saturday,...
All, Here's a chance to let your US Senators know about Light pollution. One of our members posted this and requested we spread the word. Time's short, the...
I got a reply today from one of my senators (Lugar in IN) here is the text of the letter: "Dear Mr. Bahus: Thank you for taking the time to share with me the...
You may enjoy these photos of the eclipse taken by one of the members of my group, a young man named Ben Cooper from Florida. They are quite stunning. Ed...
STARGAZER #485 for August 9, 2008 A Collision of Galactic Proportions Recently Eric and his 14-year old son, Tristan, of Johannesburg, South Africa, asked...
The Texas Astronomical Society is about to do a survey of its membership to understand the kind of job we are doing meeting the desires or our members. I have...
Hello Jordan, I was hoping that someone in a club more resembling yours would answer but... ... Our society has 25 members. If ten show up for a meeting, it's...
As the Newsletter Editor for the Hawaiian Astronomical Society (on Oahu) I can tell you that our mailing list has 130 members, 9 of which are outside of...
Q. Has your club ever done any kind of survey? Yes, Last one was two years ago. Q. If so, what was most surprising? Lose the business part of the meeting....
... We did a few, but the last one was many years ago. Our membership numbers around 70. We typically have about 7 to 12 people at non-meeting events...
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association does surveys every once in a while. Our last was about 2 years ago. We also held a Saturday afternoon "Strategic ...
Thanks to everyone on their replies so far. We've never done a formal survey before so I was looking for a basis or at least similar experience to compare it...
The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will likely coordinate with Kitt Peak on their IYA2009 events. We haven't confirmed anything yet but I'm hoping in the...
Hi - very long time "lurker" here. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society recently purchased 35 acres of land (in outstanding dark skies BTW), and I'm not...
Al, I suggest that you look over the old postings for this group. We have had this discussion several times and a number of people made some very good points. ...
Al, This is from the Treasurer of the Houston Astronomical Society. We have a General Liability Policy from America First Insurance via the JMS Insurance...
To All, One of the astro clubs I'm in is looking for a security expert who might be available to testify in court about some of the details of security...
... From: Northampton NHS To: Scott Roberts Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 3:44 PM Subject: World AstoCast Sat 4th Oct @ 20-00hrs UT Dr Pamela L. Gay Hi...
What a hoot! You've been dealing with my friend Steve Durham! Great guy, he's the very one I'd recommend to you all for embroidered hats, hoodies, you name it!...
I checked with Marsh Affinity, the folks that handle the Astro League Insurance, and our club CSAS is currently insured by them. Since we now own land, Marsh...
I don't understand why they are dropping you because your group bought land. Did they give a reason? This makes me believe again that there is more than meets...
I don't know if I can provide any more detail. The underwriter said they didn't think that providing liability insurance for RAW land (we have no structures...
Hi. This is Jackie Beucher, ex-Exec Sec of the League. It's true. The policy through Marsh that the League offers is LIABILITY ONLY. And it is for those...
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