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CFAS Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

CFAS Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

December 5, 2007

Attendees:Guests:

Tony UrziDavid Tidwell

Frank Gutowski

Alan Hoffberg

Walt Hamler

Francisco Gonzales

Larry Lurie

Beeler Gausz

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm.

  1. Secretary's Report

A request was made for comments and changes to the November board meeting minutes. Alan moved to approve the minutes as distributed by email. Frank seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously.

  1. Treasurer's Report

Alan led a discussion of the treasurer's report distributed by email suggesting the board consider the possibility to invest an additional amount sometime after the 2008 dues are collected. Frank motioned to accept the report. Walt seconded. The treasurer's report was accepted unanimously.

  1. Agenda Items

    1. The board discussed the 2008 Budget and agreed that it would be much the same as last year given that no unusual income or expenses are anticipated, other than providing for the possible expense of $2,000 to purchase a video CCD imaging camera to be used at Star Parties and Outreach Programs allowing many to view an image at the same time. Frank is familiar with the camera proposed and Walt will review the product through discussion with current owners before a final decision is made. Frank indicated the only drawback is that there is about a 6-month wait after placing the order due to the popularity of the device. Alan will prepare the final budget for 2008.

    2. Walt discussed the CFAS Christmas Party noting that 16 members had signed up so far, but more are expected to attend as has been the custom of the past. He requested that all bring chairs to sit otherwise there will be no place to sit. He has arranged to pick up the usual subway sandwiches from Publix this year at one-half the cost of last year.

    3. Tom Dazey asked to step down as Science Committee Chair due to the travel distance between his home and board meetings. However, the board agreed with Tony that Tom has done a great job and the board can sufficiently keep in touch through email. Tom is asked to remain in the Science Committee chair.

    4. Tony advised the need for a Publicity Chairperson and asked everyone to search for a volunteer.

  1. Committee Reports

    1. Membership -

    2. Alan proposed and motioned the following new members. Tom Farmer of Deltona, Derrick Propper of Sanford, Cecilia and Gary Phillips of Kissimmee, MeLisa Gantt of Orlando, and Betty Steeves of Winter Garden. Frank seconded the motion, and the new members were approved unanimously. Francisco will be launching the 2008 membership renewal drive in the next few days.

    3. Programs

Tony reviewed the general meeting program plan which includes a movie in January at the OSC entitled “Seeing in the Dark.”

    1. DSAC/Library

Frank reported no changes.

    1. Orlando Science Center

Larry reported no changes.

    1. Board Members at Large

Nothing to report from Walt.

    1. Education and Outreach

Tony reported Sanford Middle School outreach is scheduled for December 11th. January and February outreach schedule is indefinite at this time.

    1. Astrolog Editor

Copy for the 2008 Q1 edition is due by end of December. Beeler will remind board members by email. We will ask Alan Chen to submit an article about his astronomy adventures.

    1. Observing.

Tony asked for ideas and suggestions for the Harmony event planned for April 12, 2008.

    1. Astrofest.

Astrofest will be the main topic for the January board meeting. In the meantime we should be gathering input. Walt brought up the fee which was generally decided to remain at $25 per family. Tom has volunteered to get the door prizes organized. There was considerable discussion about the drive to pick up the BBQ for the picnic. We will need to get a registration form on the website.

  1. Old Business

    1. Paul has completed webpage changes.

    2. The flashlight purchase was discussed and it was decided to charge $10.00 per flashlight which recovers costs to the club.

  1. New Business

    1. There was no new business.

  1. Motion to Adjourn

    1. Frank motioned to adjourn the meeting, Beeler seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.

/s/ Beeler Gausz, on behalf of Paul Kronenwetter – CFAS Secretary