Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society Champaign, IL. 61820 Minutes of CUAS Club meeting held on Thursday November 8th 2007 7:00PM Parkland College, Staerkel Planetarium 2500 West Bradley Avenue Champaign , Ill 61820 CLUB ITEMS OF BUSUNESS AND DISCUSSION 11-10-2007 -- Observing this Saturday. 11-13-2007 Lighting committee meeting. Club Dues ¿ Discussion about raising them to $25.00 Estimate to upgrade the equatorial mount at the observatory. - $1,000. Officer Elections The following nominees are: Guy Hampel - President John Stone - Vice President Willard Brinegar - Treasurer Mike Conron - Secretary Mike Lockwood - 5th Director Wayne James made a motion to accept the slate of officers and Bill Marble seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously by the membership present. Other discussions Guy Hampel reminded us that the next meeting on December 13th, 2007 is the Christmas party. February 20th, 2008 - Lunar Eclipse ¿ don¿t forget it! A quick check on Starry Nights shows it kicking in around 6:30PM. Possible upcoming events that need planning: Middlefork. Bob Rubendunst says they are happy to have us. June 14th Hessel Park July Meadowbrook Park After new moon on July 5 August - Middlefork September ¿ Meadowbrook PROGRAM FOR THE EVENING Mike Lockwood made a presentation about star partiers. What they are and what to expect when attending one. Mike Conron and Mike Lockwood then presented in detain the Okie-Tex star party they attended in October of 2007. There being no further business to be brought before the officers, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM Michael T. Conron, Secretary