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The ACA met on March 10, Friday at 7PM at RPSEC. There were 22 people in attendance.

The President, Kenneth Beard, brought the meeting to order, and recognized the Officers and new attendees.
Our Web-Editor, Tedda Howard, reminded us of up-coming events:
We have a community Outreach program at Phinizy Swamp on March 11.

The VP of Programs, Mark Moffatt, was eager to introduce his good friend, Dr. Roger Venable, who spoke on Rossby Waves on Mars. The “alien” nature of the Martian weather conditions were made familiar by comparisons with more familiar Earth conditions.

Afterwards we enjoyed refreshments and conversation. Our thanks to Kenneth for the delicious tortilla rolls.

Outside, the night was clear, and we observed the maria and some craters on the full moon. Tedda brought a carton of painted “maria eggs”. A good group enjoyed naming the 12 large maria, participating in the game and cracking egg shells over each other.

Respectfully submitted
Kenneth Beard, ACA President