Dear ACA Members,

 

Attached is a draft Calendar for 2014-15. Updated: 20140525, revised 20140524, 201412

 

1.  We need our calendar so that we can schedule speakers/programs. 

     Please check these dates with your calendar and reply email if this works for you and your family. 

     If you find conflicts, please reply email now, so that we can work out a better schedule. 

    Your input is most appreciated. 

We will try to finalize the 2014-15 calendar soon after the May meeting.

 

2.  We would also like to get your feedback on what kind of speakers/ programs you would like to have during  

     the 2014-15 season.

 

Sincerely,

Kenneth Beard

ACA VP Programs

 

Meetings:   usually on Fridays, 7PM, 

Observing:  usually on Saturdays at NMR-DSO, except as indicated.

 

2014                                                        Moon Rise / Set

 

(May 24                 Officer's Meeting) 

July 11           Meeting            GRU                1810   0359    Annual Awards, Long Ago, in Galaxies Far, Far Away, Dr. Varsha Kulkarni, Ref: KBeard

July 26           Star Gaze        NMR-DSO 1202 2307

August  16     Picnic/Perseids Boyd Obs,ORA  2317 1214   Sat. 6PM, ACA Birthday Party

September06  Meet, OMN      RPSEC           1656   0311     Sat. 6PM, 7PM, Observe the Moon Night

                  20  Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0300   1623

October     11  SEED              RPSEC           2034   0943     ACA on the Lawn, Science Education Enrichment Day

             25 24  Star Gaze       NMR-DSO      0814   1908 BBQ, Double Stars, Dave Cotterell -Friday!       

November 07  Meeting           GRU                1822   0726 Active Galactic Nuclei, Jay Dunn. Ref: Mike/Michael Axel

                  22  Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0702   1749 

December 13, Holiday Dinner, Bobby's BBQ 0000 1200 Sat! 6PM Gift Exchange$5-15, Host: Cathy Axel.

2015

January   10    Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      2248   1033

                23    Meeting  GRU                0931   2144    Astro Wheel of MisFortune, John White , Ref: Suzanne & Gary Harris

February 14    Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0308   1349

                27    Meeting           GRU                1320   0238 Characterizing Variable Star Light Curves, Dr. Jennifer Cash, Ref: Mike Close

March 14        Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0058   1139   Messier Marathon

             28      Road Trip   Statesboro,GA 01221206 Sat! , GA Southern U., Dr. Heller

April     11        Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      1206   0122

            25        NAN                RPSEC            1145  0047    Sat.7-10PM National Astronomy Night.  Ref: sodas:_______, cookies:Morris McGahee. 
 All members assist the Public to view Moon & Stars: naked-eye, binocular, telescope

May     09        Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0000   1019

15 ACA Outreach to Hammond Hill Elem. 7AM~3PM

            22        Meeting           RPSEC           0933   2324   Annual Election, Ref: _____
2-Min.Local Talk/s: MMoffatt: Amateur Astronomy Online, JPrice: Nuclear Rockets, THoward: New Horizons, MMcCoy: Moon Bounce, ?:_____

            24           DAV Picnic

June    06        Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      2300   0914

            20        Meeting           GRU                0911   2237   Installation of Officers Double Stars, Suzanne Harris, Ref: _____

July     11        Star Gaze        NMR-DSO      0148   1538

            24        Meeting           GRU                1317   0000   Annual Awards, ________, Speaker: _______, Ref: _____

August 08        Picnic/ Perseids  ?                 0033   1432

            21        Meeting               GRU            1202   2307       How to Make an Icy Cold Comet, Stan Howard, Ref: _____