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Minutes of the May 10, 2016 AAAP Meeting

by James Poinsett, Secretary Assistant Director Larry Kane called the meeting to order and introduced the chairman of the nominating committee, Bill Murray. Bill read the slate of candidates for officers for the 2016/2017 club year and asked if there … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the March 29, 2016 AAAP Board of Directors Meeting

by James Poinsett, Secretary The meeting was called to order by the Director, Rex Parker at 7:00. The entire five member board was present along with the Observatory Chairs and several members. Bill Murray volunteered to be the Nominating Chair … Continue reading →

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March 2016 AAAP Meeting Minutes

by James Poinsett, Secretary Larry Kane called the meeting to order and introduced Prasad Ganti Prasad then introduced the speaker for the evening, Dr. Neta Bahcall and her lecture “The Dark Side of the Universe”. After the lecture Larry reminded the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 2016 Meeting

by James Poinsett, Secretary “Saving Hubble” was shown before the meeting followed by a lecture by the filmmaker, David Gaynes. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 after the movie and lecture. The new website is live. Good job … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the September 2015 Meeting of the AAAP

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary The meeting was called to order by the director at 7:30 pm. Rex talked briefly about two upcoming events: Jersey Starquest, Sept 11-13, (since cancelled due to poor viewing conditions) Club picnic and auction October 18, … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the August 2015 Board Meeting of the AAAP

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The first topic of the evening was that Peyton Hall should be ready for our September meeting. Rex will keep us informed. (It has since been confirmed … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the May 2015 AAAP Annual Meeting

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Meeting called to order by Rex at 7:30 Rex introduced the slate of officers nominated for the 2015/2016 meeting year, a motion to accept the slate was made and seconded. The officers were approved unanimously. Rex … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the April 2015 Meeting of the AAAP

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and made a few announcements before the lecture: Saturday May 16th will be a members only night at the observatory. There will be a club trip to Cherry Valley State … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the March 2015 AAAP Meeting

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex welcomed everyone, gave a brief preview of the meeting topics and introduced John Miller. John then introduced the speaker for the evening Dr. Andy Goulding. It was announced the next board meeting will be on … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the February 10, 2015 AAAP Meeting

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Rex brought the meeting to order and started a discussion on club activities. Jim Poinsett presented the 10 inch Newtonian astrograph from the recent donation to the club. It’s use for the video project was discussed. … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the January 2015 AAAP Meeting

by Jim Poinsett, Secretary Larry brought the meeting to order. Jim Poinsett showed the club the Explore Scientific ED127 Apochromatic Refractor w/accessories and case the club received from the recent donation. Kate Otto introduced the speaker Dr. Alan Hirshfeld, Professor of … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the December 2014 Meeting

by James Poinsett, Secretary Rex opened the meeting at 7:30 and asked members to tell about any astronomy related activities Gene talked about how he witnessed the launch of the Orion capsule Rex went to the “Starstruck” exhibition at the … Continue reading →

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Minutes of the November 11, 2014 AAAP Meeting

by James Poinsett, Secretary Rex brought the meeting to order at 7:30 and suggested we have the membership vote on the technology proposal for the WC Observatory while most of the members were in attendance. Larry Kane was introduced and … Continue reading →

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