by Gene Allen, Secretary

Via Zoom at 1830

In attendance:
Director – Rex Parker
Assistant Director – Bob Vanderbei
Treasurer – Michael Mitrano
Program Chair – Victor Davis
Observatory Chair – Dave Skitt
Outreach Chair – Bill Murray
Secretary – Gene Allen
Member – Ira Polans
Member – John Church

Rex, Dave, and Michael briefly reviewed the two quotes for replacing the failed underground power
line between the pole and the observatory panel. The quotes were sent to everyone in advance
and have been made part of this document. Discussion followed which fairly quickly revealed a
preference for the Holcombe Electric estimate. It seems perfectly adequate and complete,
supports a smaller, more local business, and comes in at $4,000 less. They had done good work
for Michael in the past, and we may be able to get on their schedule more promptly. The motion to
have Holcombe do the job was seconded and approved unanimously.

John did a lot of hand waving and did not show as being muted but despite his best efforts, no one
could hear him.

Rex also presented his idea of proposing a project to master the donated UniStellar eVscope 2 to
high school age members. His email inquiry yielded 11 enthusiastic responses, and he wants to
move on it. He hopes to offer the scope at his May 2 observatory night and have part of the project
be organizing their participation, as teams or whatever. There was agreement that keeping the
scope at the observatory would not be good. It needs to be out in homes. As an educator, Bob was
asked to take on the role of advisor, and he consented.

The meeting concluded and was closed at 1910.