Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society Champaign, IL. 61820 Minutes of CUAS Club meeting held on Thursday May 10th 2007 7:00PM Parkland College, Staerkel Planetarium 2500 West Bradley Avenue Champaign, Ill 61820 CLUB ITEMS OF BUSUNESS AND DISCUSSION Two guest were recognized: Jim Cornwell and Justin Molberg. 1st Quarter observing went well. New moon observing is this Saturday May 12th. Allerton was cancelled due to iffy weather. Jeff Bryant mentioned that he had a 8 DVD set on astronomy available. Wayne James brought a book "Postcards from Mars" that contained stunning Mars landscapes taken by the Rovers. Suggestion for next program on June 14th will be members bringing an astronomy related picture and an explanation of it. PROGRAM FOR THE EVENING Weatherman Ed Keiser of WILL presented an interesting program on weather and its effect on our local ability to observe. He showed us a number of website available that give more information than well known sites. Very interesting and all enjoyed his presentation. There being no further business to be brought before the officers, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM. Michael T. Conron, Secretary