by Gene Allen, Secretary

A brief meeting was convened in Peyton Hall at 2200 following the monthly meeting.

In attendance were:

Rex Parker, Director
Bob Vanderbei, Assistant Director
Michael Mitrano, Treasurer
Victor Davis, Program Chair
Dave Skitt, Observatory Co-Chair
Bill Murray, Outreach Chair
Gene Allen, Secretary

Bill explained that the UACNJ Board meets this coming Saturday to consider his proposal for the reactivation of the AAAP observatory at Jenny Jump State Park. The proposal was detailed in the Board Minutes of September 4, 2024. Michael Mitrano explained that we need only add back the Jenny Jump location to our liability coverage that was removed a few years ago. It does increase our premium but not by much. A unanimous vote approved the change.

Dave reported challenges with acquiring the foam carpet square for the observatory. The needed total comes close to the $1,000 that the Board can approve without putting it to the membership. With tax it likely exceeds $1,000. We are tax exempt, but only when using an organization check, not when purchased by one of our members. There is currently a substantial discount in effect that will expire shortly. A unanimous vote formally approved the purchase up to $1,000. Michael will coordinate with Dave to execute the purchase.