Astronomy Club General Meeting

• First meeting of the semester
• Free pizza and drinks in this meeting
• Next meetings: 9/8 and 9/15. Fortnightly after 9/15. Reason: To avoid clash with Dr Sowell’s class observation sessions.
• Meeting begins at 8.10pm
• History of the Astronomy Club
• Introduction of officers
• What does the club actually do?
  • Camping trip at Deerlick Astronomy Village
  • Solar observations at skiles walkway
  • Visit observatory at the top of the Physics building after every meeting to use the 16-inch telescope
  • Astronomy quiz bowl at the end of the semester
  • Help educate kids on astronomy related topics during Boy Scout merit badge clinic
• Astronomy club website intro (you are here)
• Check calendar of events at this website
• Deerlick astronomy village party will be held between 9/28 and 10/4 this year.
• We will try to get a group discount for the club to attend the star party.
• Next Wednesday 9/3 – open scope night at 9pm at yellow jackets park.
• Club Members are required to pay $15 either tonight or during the next meeting.
• Meeting ends