(Phil couldn't be there, so Jeff Bryant took notes)
Meeting Notes
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1) Meeting began with a visit from the U of I Floating Illini. They gave
a PowerPoint and video presentation and took questions.
2) Announcements:
a) Members only viewing of the Leonid Meteor Shower on the 17th.
b) The 24th is scheduled for the Family Skywatch
c) December club meeting will be more of a social event. Bring food and/or
family.
d) Good time to renew dues!!
3) Viewed Wayne's aurora slides
4) There are a few calendars and shirts left. Contact Dave Leake to see
about obtaining one.
5) John Dobson will be visiting in the spring of 2002. A co-venture with
the U of I was suggested and the U of I would float the bill. Need to
decide how long he will stay for and what he will talk about. Also,
John will need a place to stay. Volunteers?
6) Mike said that we were going to install hooks in the dome so that the
shutter panel handles could be placed on them. This would prevent the
handles from riding on the rotation track and jumping the chain.
7) Officer Voting results:
a) President - Jeff Bryant
b) V.P. - Phil Wall
c) Secretary - Mark Prather
d) Treasurer - Dave Leake
e) 5th Director - Geoff Burch
8) Someone needs to volunteer to help with the light pollution monitoring
project. The club member that built the device needs assistance for a
possible all night data collection campaign. It would involve driving all
around Champaign County this weekend (if clear) and taking measurements.