OAS Executive Committee 

President- Dave Dunn, Ph. (801) 544-7705

Vice Pres- Lee Priest, Ph. (801) 479-5803

Secretary- Bob Tillotson, Ph. (801) 773-8106

Treasurer- Doug Say, (801) 731-7324

OCTOBER'S MEETING WILL BE A SPECIAL EVENT THIS YEAR

The regular October meeting of the Ogden Astronomical Society will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Ott Planetarium on the Weber State University campus this Thursday October 11, 2001.

We are privileged this month to welcome a very special guest speaker. Nal Morris, a specialist in archeoastronomy will present a program describing, through pictures, the Parowan Gap petroglyphs. Mr. Morris has a background in physics and computer science. He has been fascinated for many years with the relationship between the changing seasons, the sun, the moon and the rock art around Parowan Gap. Through stories, Morris will describe the fascinating culture of the Fremont people and how they used the sky in their lives.

An extensive article about Nal Morris was run in the Ogden Standard Examiner last Thursday and a larger than usual crowd is anticipated at this meeting. It is advisable to come early for a seat.

An update from former SLAS President, Lowell Lyon, on the Astronomical League's planned National Convention is also planned.

FINAL ANTELOPE ISLAND STAR PARTY IS PLANNED

Saturday October 20 will be the final Antelope Island public star party for this year. There will be a four-day moon which will be perfect to viewing and Mars remains high in the sky along with Uranus for those wishing a slightly more difficult challenge.

The gate onto the island closes at 9:00 p.m. but the automatic gate allows exit at any time. Members should try to have their equipment assembled before Dr. Sohl begins the slide presentation. The Fall chill is now in the air so coats and jackets are in order. In the event of overcast the star party will be canceled.

DUES ARE DUE

The OAS Treasurer, Doug (Moneybags) Say is urging all members to bring their $12.00 annual dues to this Thursday's meeting. For members who have not re-newed their membership by the first of November, this will be your final issue of the club newsletter. Also, for those members subscribing to Astronomy magazine the renewal of your subscription is due.

ASTRONOMY CALENDARS

ARE AVAILABLE The beautiful Astronomy wall calendars that were described and ordered at last month's meeting are now available. You can pick up your calendar(s) at this October's meeting. The price is $7.00 each, a 50% savings from the cover price. The supply is limited. If you wish to reserve one or more calendars before the meeting, contact Bob Tillotson.

MINUTES

OGDEN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

September 13, 2001

The "Annual" Meeting of the Ogden Astronomical Society was called to order by club president David Dunn at 7:35 p.m.

Sheri Trbovich demonstrated the latest Photo III lights. Orders can be taken.

Bob Tillotson displayed the new Astronomy calendars. Orders were taken.

Treasurer Doug Say reported $2,615.00 in the club treasury.

A public star party is scheduled for the Roy branch of the Weber County Library on Sept. 20. The Antelope Island star party is set for Saturday Sept. 22. Powder Mtn. Event was a success. More will be planned.

The annual election of club officers followed. The results were:

David Dunn, President

Lee Priest, Vice Pres.

Bob Tillotson, Secretary

Doug Say, Treasurer

A Show and Tell ensued.

Meeting adjourned a 9;00 p.m.

Bob Tillotson. Secretary