Orange County Astronomers

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

September 13, 2009

 AGENDA

 PRELIMINARY MATTERS

• Approval of July Minutes
• Set November meeting date - General Meeting is 11/13, Anza star party is 11/14, BSC is 11/7, full moon is 11/2, AIC is 10/30 through 11/1, Thanksgiving weekend is 11/26 through 11/29, and many people have commitments the weekend before Thanksgiving.  The best alternatives would probably 11/8 or 11/15.
• Financial Summary/Treasurer's Report

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

• Approval of purchase of tabbing machine to comply with new USPS requirements for bulk mailing of the Sirius Astronomer.

 

MEMBER AND GUEST PRESENTATIONS

• None.

 

OLD BUSINESS

• New observatories at Anza - update on plan status, electrical, etc.

-         Written standards/procedures

• Club pad license sale - update
• Amazon link and eScript updates.
• CafePress
• Telescope Loaner Program update
• Other IYA activities?

 

NEW BUSINESS

• Awards.
• Improving security of cash box at Anza House.
• PATS - OCA booth
• Board election

 

UPDATES NEEDING NO BOARD ACTION

• Status re: removal of Palomar Mt. antenna on OCA property/property boundaries (no change).
• 12-inch telescope repair (no change).
• WeatherCam - no change.
• Front door on club observatory has been replaced, thanks to Gary Schones.