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CFAS Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

September 22, 2005


Attendees:

Paul Kronenwetter

Tom Chitty

Tony Urzi

Ray Jones

Alan Hoffberg

Walt Hamler

David Furrow

Francisco Gonzalez

Frank Sperl


Guests:


  1. President's Call to order. Welcoming remarks.

    Meeting was called to order at 7:02pm


  2. Secretary's Report

Request was made for comments and changes to the August board meeting minutes. No additional changes were suggested. Walt moved to accept the minutes, Tony seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.


  1. Treasurer's Report

Website needs to be updated for third-quarter dues on October 1.

Alan explained the budget sheet that was handed out, and the status of CFAS funds. He also mentioned the possibility of CFAS using an endowment investment service for not-for-profit organizations to realize better returns from our investments. Though, no proposal or recommendation was made. Tom made a motion to accept the treasurer's report, Walt seconded. The motion was passed unanimously.


  1. Agenda Items

    1. Robinson Observatory status.

      • The dome and encoders have been fixed, the shroud has been replaced on the telescope.

      • The observatory is in full working order.

    2. Volucia County star party request

      • Walt and Ray will be meeting with the requesting party in early October to finalize details on the event.

    3. Mars observing week

      • Robinson – Last week in October 22-29?

      • OSC – Friday/Saturday October 28/29

      • SCC – Saturday October 29

    4. Slate: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, BMALs

      • President: Walt Hamler

      • Vice-president: Ray Jones

      • Secretary: Paul Kronenwetter

      • Treasurer: Alan Hoffberg

      • BMAL: Francisco Gonzalez (1 year left), David Furrow


  1. Committee Reports

    1. Membership -

      New Members for September:

        • Debbie Frank


    The vote to approve the above family passed with 0 No votes and 9 Yes votes.

  • Review new member package. Francisco agreed to assume the duties of membership chairman from Frank G.


    1. Programs

      • Ray requested a vote via email to make an exception to the rules to allow Paul Gardner to be paid for his September presentation.

        • Tony made a motion to formally allow the exception. Walt seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.

      • September (SCC)

        • SCC Planetarium Show

      • November (OSC)

        • Gadget night

        • NASA Night Sky Network presentation

        • Tony will also do a constellation of the month

      • December

        • Robinson party


    1. DSAC/Library

      • DSAC meeting on 9/28 at the SCC planetarium.


    2. Publicity

      • Tony needs information regarding the Robinson Mars observing program to assemble a press release. Alan suggested a phone call to the newspaper editor requesting when a submission for the October paper would be appropriate.


    3. Orlando Science Center

      • New outreach program at OSC is a family night concept with presentations of approximately 90 minutes in length with 10-15 interactive demonstrations. The request is for the possibility of assisting in generating materials and demonstrations for the science portions.


    4. Board Members at Large

      • Upcoming elections, secretary needs to take minutes for the election.


    5. Observing

      • Tosahachee event on December 3rd.

      • English estates elementary school event is slated for February, 2006.



    1. Robinson

      • Package for complete rebuild submitted by UCF. No feedback has yet been received regarding the status of the proposal.

      • Visitor night started in September.

      • Training: 6 completed, 2 CFAS, 4 UCF


    2. Astrolog Editor

      • Inputs needed.


    3. Scientific Committee

      • Inactive


    4. NASA Night Sky Network

      • Paul will be transitioning NNSN kits to Tony in the near future.


    5. Webmaster

      • Requested updates and comments from board members to improve the site.

      • Paul offered that any presentations made during the general meetings could be posted to the website.


  1. Old Business

    1. 3 Lakes Wilderness Area

      • On hold

    2. Harmony observatory

      • On hold

    3. Orlando Museum of Art Program

      • Walt, Paul Gardner and Alan will meet with the CEO and curator of the Orlando Museum of Art in early October. During the meeting we will present some example materials that could be displayed.


  1. New Business

    1. Alan suggested Frank Sperl be recognized for his years of service to CFAS. Walt made a motion to honor Frank with a plaque. Tom seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Ray will create the plaque.


  2. Motion to Adjourn

    Tony motioned to adjourn the meeting, Dave seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36pm.