Richmond Astronomical Society 721th Consecutive Meeting October 13, 2009 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order, in the Eureka Room. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 36 in attendance at the meeting. This will be a very special meeting! Share table: John brought some books for anyone interested in having them.  He also brought a [...]

Richmond Astronomical Society 720th Consecutive Meeting September 8, 2009 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order, in the Eureka Room. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 34 in attendance at the meeting. Share table: There were a few magazines who want them.  There was also information regarding how far the TV broadcast signals have traveled [...]

RAS Board Meeting August 17, 2009  Attendees: Jim Browder, President Gary Cowardin, Vice President Jim Blowers, Treasurer Chris McCann, Secretary John Barnett, Observatory Director Preston Kirby Bill Jeffries Jeff Pike  Treasurer’s report given by Jim Blowers. Balance Summary: General Fund:                $7150.85 Observatory Fund:           $198.28 TOTAL:                         $7349.13 Checking Account:        $2327.47 Savings Account:           $2857.22 Certificate of Deposit:    [...]

Richmond Astronomical Society 719th Consecutive Meeting August 11, 2009 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order, in the Eureka Room. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 34 in attendance at the meeting. Share table: There were free books and magazines donated to anyone who wants them.  An agreement was made to save and donate the [...]