The Meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by new President Mike Lockwood. The meeting began with an open introduction of all in attendance. Treasurer's Report ------------------ See below. Old Business ------------- Mike R.: Update on keeping data records at the dome? Bob R.: No data gathered in the last 2 months, but Bob said he would do it in the next week Bob requested we find someone else to collect the data. Mike R asked if there was any word on obtaining a new donated mower. No updates provided. 7:15 Covered upcoming events followed by Mike L providing the treasurers report in Phil's absence. Mike L: Dome scope is not maintaining its collimation and is investigating. Ideas For Next Year ------------------- Events ------ 1) More in-town observing 2) Possible Krannert observing events 3) More active website 4) More TV events 5) Keep public more aware of the lack of srak skies and revisit the dark sky preserve idea. Other ideas ------------ 1) Club auction 2) repair moisture barrier at the dome site 3) Perhaps something like peppermint to naturally fight of rodent problems at dome site. 4) Work more with the U of I group since they lost access to the field station. 5) redo the scope mount 6) New building w/heat and restroom facilities 7) Promote a CUAS Day/Media Blitz to remind the public we're here 8) Try to use TV exposure to point out light pollution problem 9) Request to update the member photos 10) Addding handicapped access to the new building idea 11) Bringing two club scopes to the Feb. meeting for evaluation. Guy volunteered to pick them up. Next month is the annual telescope clinic Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM ================================================================================ Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society 2005 Annual Report prepared Jan 10th, 2006 Income received 2005 557.40 38%: Promotions 232.00 42%: Calendars 30.00 5 calendars at $6 (2005 calendars) 190.00 19 calendars at $10 (2006 calendars) 12.00 1 calendars at $12 (to nonmembers) 112.00 20%: T-shirts 100.00 10 T-shirts at $10 (to members) 12.00 1 T-shirts at $12 (to nonmembers) 112.00 20%: misc. donations 101.40 18%: Amazon.com book affiliate program 917.50 62%: Fees 772.50 84%: memberships 735.00 49 memberships at $15 37.50 5 6-month memberships at 7.50 145.00 16%: Dome keys 140.00 14 annual key fees at $10 5.00 1 6-month key fee at $5 ======= 1474.90 Total income 2005 Outgo spent 2005 224.97 11%: newsletter related 20.00 Newsletter labels 204.97 10 months newsletter postage 74.36 Nov-Dec'04 and Jan'05 postage 61.05 Feb-Apr'05 postage 69.56 May-Aug'05 postage 0.00 (Sep to Dec '05, Jan '06 not yet paid) 1609.29 79%: Dome site 1099.10 Supplies 42.21 truss scope rocker box hardware 34.70 scope paint and primer 834.99 Cassegrain parts and mirror recoating 187.20 temperature sensors and software 510.19 Insurance 97.19 State Farm extended insurance (added in 2005) 413.00 State Farm annual insurance for 2006 159.13 8%: Promotions 159.13 Kalmbach Pub. for 25 2006 calendars 0.00 T-shirts (none purchased in 2005) 53.68 3%: Miscellaneous 35.28 200 club brochures (Kinko's) 18.40 www.cuas.org 3-year domain renewal (GoDaddy.com) ======= 2047.07 Total outgo 2005 --- Philip J. Wall, Treasurer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUAS Treasurer's Report for December 2005 Outgo ----- $ 18.40 - 2 year domain name renewal for www.cuas.org to GoDaddy.com ======= $ 18.40 - Total outgo Income ------ $165.00 - 11 member ship renewals $ 15.00 - 1 new membership $ 20.00 - 2 annual dome key fees $ 15.00 - donation: Thanks very much, every bit helps! ======= $215.00 - Total income Still owed ---------- Approximately $100 - Newsletter postage to Park District for September 2005 through January 2006 --- Philip Wall, CUAS Treasurer 2004-2006