RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes
12 November 2021
Co-chairperson Mike Keefe hosted the online meeting using the Zoom platform.
29 participants
Astronomy Days update by Mike Keefe and Doug Lively
January 29-30, 2022 at NC Museum of Natural Sciences. This year’s theme is Venus. Planning for an in-person event. Masks will be required for all staff & volunteers. An associated star party will be held on Saturday February 5 at Prarie Ridge Ecostation. Volunteers needed; request that everyone volunteer for at least one of the five 3-hour shifts. Volunteer apparel will be provided for new volunteers. Exhibit leads, volunteer coordinator, and star party volunteers are needed.
Prairie Ridge star party volunteer registration:
Presentation: “Deadly Spheres: The Top 10 Ways the Solar System Can Kill, Maim or Really, Really Hurt You!” by RAC member/ALCOR Doug Lively
Business
Outreach Committee by Matt Lochansky
Upcoming outreach events:
- Nov 17 – Roof Top Observing Event at AC Hotel
- Nov 18/19 – Partial Lunar Eclipse (no event planned)
- Dec 11 – Astronomy Merit Badge Class (Mark Gibson)
- Jan 29/30 – Astronomy Days
Another event at the AC Hotel may occur in December.
Education Committee by Mike Keefe
Looking for new topics for classes.
Treasury Report by Steven Blake
Membership – 391 total (10 new this past month)
- 283 single memberships
- 64 family memberships with 64 secondary members (44 registered)
Balances
- Business checking: $897.56
- Savings: $17615.35
- Special purpose checking: $130.35
ALCOR by Doug Lively
Submitted Beyond Polaris pin award for Dana Bostic.
Al Hamrick has received his Master Observer Award.
Miscellaneous
Amy Sayle has an article about the upcoming lunar eclipse posted on the Morehead Planetarium page:
Upcoming Activities
November 18: Virtual Imaging Meeting
November 26: RACOBS – in-person. Please watch [email protected] for details
December 10: Virtual indoor meeting. Topic: RAC Imaging Group showcase
