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James Cantu
 

Greetings all, 
As we begin to close out 2022 many items are in the queue. 
  1. At the last meeting we discussed a Holiday gathering of some sort. Some ideas were proposed, but nothing definitive took shape. KO (Ricky and George) are offering to help gather some time between 12/14 and 12/21. They are thinking something around Bearden, early evening, perhaps 6-7pm(ish). What are your thoughts?
  2. Lee has continued to promote events at the Blount County Public Library. Lee, keep me informed and we can put these on the groups.io calendar. 
  3. Dave Wells has been working on arranging events that rotate among the Knox County Library system. The earliest scheduled event would be in February and then each month we would rotate to a different branch. This could be a great opportunity for in-town participation as well as recruitment of new members. You will see events with reminders in groups.io soon. 
  4. Last we are possibly looking for a new venue. This is for several reasons, one of which is costs. We have seen an increase in costs and there are simply other options. I will be making some inquiries, but be prepared for a possible change of venue. 
  5. Last, we agreed to drop the USPS box. Prices for the box have risen substantially over the last couple of years (more than doubling). Bob, cancelling a PO Box is quite simple. I'll send a message separately. The address will shift to the current secretary. 
Please let me know your thoughts on anything, most urgently any holiday party intentions or desires. 

Best regards, 
James President 2022
Forrest Erickson
 


On 11/30/2022 9:59 PM James Cantu <james.cantu@...> wrote:


Greetings all, 
As we begin to close out 2022 many items are in the queue. 
  1. At the last meeting we discussed a Holiday gathering of some sort. Some ideas were proposed, but nothing definitive took shape. KO (Ricky and George) are offering to help gather some time between 12/14 and 12/21. They are thinking something around Bearden, early evening, perhaps 6-7pm(ish). What are your thoughts?
I would like to participate. I fear we must do what we can to rebuild the amateur 
astronomical activities. 
  1. Lee has continued to promote events at the Blount County Public Library. Lee, keep me informed and we can put these on the groups.io calendar. 
I will be going tonight 1 December  at 7:00 and plan to do a show and tell on telescopes for Santa Clauses and then we view the Moon and planets.
  1. Dave Wells has been working on arranging events that rotate among the Knox County Library system. The earliest scheduled event would be in February and then each month we would rotate to a different branch. This could be a great opportunity for in-town participation as well as recruitment of new members. You will see events with reminders in groups.io soon. 
  2. Last we are possibly looking for a new venue. This is for several reasons, one of which is costs. We have seen an increase in costs and there are simply other options. I will be making some inquiries, but be prepared for a possible change of venue. 
We might try meeting in Libraries as public events. Presentation to public and then viewing.  First quarter moons are the best for this.
  1. Last, we agreed to drop the USPS box. Prices for the box have risen substantially over the last couple of years (more than doubling). Bob, cancelling a PO Box is quite simple. I'll send a message separately. The address will shift to the current secretary. 
I think we should amend the constitution to create a longer term position for receiving the mail so that we do not have an ever increasing list of address changes especially for the bank account.
Please let me know your thoughts on anything, most urgently any holiday party intentions or desires. 
Best regards, 
James President 2022

Dave Wells
 

1. I would like to participate in a Holiday gathering, but I'm not available on Thursdays.

3.  I have events scheduled for Feb, March, April, and May and am waiting to hear back from the Bearden Branch for June.

4. I agree with Lee that a library would be a good location for visibility and for allowing public participation and opportunities for viewing.


On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 9:59 PM James Cantu <james.cantu@...> wrote:
Greetings all, 
As we begin to close out 2022 many items are in the queue. 
  1. At the last meeting we discussed a Holiday gathering of some sort. Some ideas were proposed, but nothing definitive took shape. KO (Ricky and George) are offering to help gather some time between 12/14 and 12/21. They are thinking something around Bearden, early evening, perhaps 6-7pm(ish). What are your thoughts?
  2. Lee has continued to promote events at the Blount County Public Library. Lee, keep me informed and we can put these on the groups.io calendar. 
  3. Dave Wells has been working on arranging events that rotate among the Knox County Library system. The earliest scheduled event would be in February and then each month we would rotate to a different branch. This could be a great opportunity for in-town participation as well as recruitment of new members. You will see events with reminders in groups.io soon. 
  4. Last we are possibly looking for a new venue. This is for several reasons, one of which is costs. We have seen an increase in costs and there are simply other options. I will be making some inquiries, but be prepared for a possible change of venue. 
  5. Last, we agreed to drop the USPS box. Prices for the box have risen substantially over the last couple of years (more than doubling). Bob, cancelling a PO Box is quite simple. I'll send a message separately. The address will shift to the current secretary. 
Please let me know your thoughts on anything, most urgently any holiday party intentions or desires. 

Best regards, 
James President 2022

George Srdanov
 

Hello SMAS,

Here is what is planned for the end of the year gathering on the KO side:

We are considering getting together for a Christmas / End of the year party at the Olive Garden on Kingston Pike in Knoxville.
The party will of course be self pay and families and children are welcome. We will need an exact head count as we will
have to call ahead and most places will not seat you until everyone is there.
 
The leading date is Dec 19th with Dec 14th as alternative. The time will be 6:30 EST.
 
We will announce the date on Sunday the 4th and need an RSVP by Sunday the 11th.
 
George

 
Ayaka Y. Komata
 

As we begin to close out 2022 many items are in the queue.

At the last meeting we discussed a Holiday gathering of some sort. Some ideas were proposed, but nothing definitive took shape. KO (Ricky and George) are offering to help gather some time between 12/14 and 12/21. They are thinking something around Bearden, early evening, perhaps 6-7pm(ish). What are your thoughts?
Alex and I will join the holiday gathering.

Dave Wells has been working on arranging events that rotate among the Knox County Library system. The earliest scheduled event would be in February and then each month we would rotate to a different branch. This could be a great opportunity for in-town participation as well as recruitment of new members. You will see events with reminders in groups.io soon.
Library is a good place to find like minded people in astronomy and
get public attention.

Ayaka Komata
Forrest Erickson
 

Lee Erickson will participate on either day. I will check with my wife who has attended in the past so we are likly two.

On 12/03/2022 11:35 AM George Srdanov via groups.io <sdjerdj@...> wrote:


Hello SMAS,

Here is what is planned for the end of the year gathering on the KO side:

We are considering getting together for a Christmas / End of the year party at the Olive Garden on Kingston Pike in Knoxville.
The party will of course be self pay and families and children are welcome. We will need an exact head count as we will
have to call ahead and most places will not seat you until everyone is there.
 
The leading date is Dec 19th with Dec 14th as alternative. The time will be 6:30 EST.
 
We will announce the date on Sunday the 4th and need an RSVP by Sunday the 11th.
 
George


James Cantu
 

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Bob Bonner
 

Chris and i will attend the Olive Garden dinner.


On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 19:32 James Cantu <james.cantu@...> wrote:
Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Mike Tenbus
 

I won't make the KO Olive Garden event either.
I  am glad to see we are trying to do more with KO and ORION .

Happy Holidays!

From: "James Cantu" <james.cantu@...>
To: "smokymtnastro" <smokymtnastro@groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32:01 PM
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Vicente Diaz
 

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the dinner.  Wishing you all the best!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Vicente Diaz

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022, 9:21 AM Mike Tenbus <mtenbus@...> wrote:
I won't make the KO Olive Garden event either.
I  am glad to see we are trying to do more with KO and ORION .

Happy Holidays!

From: "James Cantu" <james.cantu@...>
To: "smokymtnastro" <smokymtnastro@groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32:01 PM
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Dave Wells
 

I won’t be able to make it 

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 9:21 AM Mike Tenbus <mtenbus@...> wrote:
I won't make the KO Olive Garden event either.
I  am glad to see we are trying to do more with KO and ORION .

Happy Holidays!

From: "James Cantu" <james.cantu@...>
To: "smokymtnastro" <smokymtnastro@groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32:01 PM
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Ayaka Y. Komata
 

Is Olive Garden the one near the West Town Mall and drive to the east?
7206 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Thanks,
Ayaka Komata

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 10:39 AM Dave Wells <david.d.wells1963@...> wrote:

I won’t be able to make it

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 9:21 AM Mike Tenbus <mtenbus@...> wrote:

I won't make the KO Olive Garden event either.
I am glad to see we are trying to do more with KO and ORION .

Happy Holidays!

________________________________
From: "James Cantu" <james.cantu@...>
To: "smokymtnastro" <smokymtnastro@groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32:01 PM
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all,

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP.

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day.

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality.
Bruce Ahler
 

I'm sorry to say that I will not be able to make the Olive Garden event. Sounds like a nice get-together but I will be out of town on that date. But Merry Christmas and see you all in the New Year!!

Bruce Ahler


On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 9:19 PM Ayaka Y. Komata <yuko.komata@...> wrote:
Is Olive Garden the one near the West Town Mall and drive to the east?
7206 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Thanks,
Ayaka Komata

On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 10:39 AM Dave Wells <david.d.wells1963@...> wrote:
>
> I won’t be able to make it
>
> On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 9:21 AM Mike Tenbus <mtenbus@...> wrote:
>>
>> I won't make the KO Olive Garden event either.
>> I  am glad to see we are trying to do more with KO and ORION .
>>
>> Happy Holidays!
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "James Cantu" <james.cantu@...>
>> To: "smokymtnastro" <smokymtnastro@groups.io>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events
>>
>> Greetings all,
>>
>> I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP.
>>
>> As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
>> The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
>> We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
>> Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
>> I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day.
>>
>> In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality.
>>
>





Robert Ogle
 

I will not be able to attend due to a prior commitment. I hope all that can make it have an enjoyable evening.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy to Year!

 

Robert Ogle

 

From: smokymtnastro@groups.io <smokymtnastro@groups.io> On Behalf Of James Cantu
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7:32 PM
To: smokymtnastro@groups.io
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

 

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.

The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.

We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).

Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay

I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Forrest Erickson
 

Lee and Janice are confirming for Olive Garden on the 19th.



Forrest Lee Erickson
Cell: 865-518-1040
Sent from cell.


-------- Original message --------
From: James Cantu <james.cantu@...>
Date: 12/7/22 7:32 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: smokymtnastro@groups.io
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
Ayaka Y. Komata
 

Alex and I also are confirming for Olive Garden on 12/19.

Ayaka Komata

On Dec 12, 2022, at 13:48, Forrest Erickson <forresterickson@...> wrote:


Lee and Janice are confirming for Olive Garden on the 19th.



Forrest Lee Erickson
Cell: 865-518-1040
Sent from cell.


-------- Original message --------
From: James Cantu <james.cantu@...>
Date: 12/7/22 7:32 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: smokymtnastro@groups.io
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Greetings all, 

I was tempted to consider the library as well. After having reviewed the policies: yes we could have public events. We would be limited to library hours (we can change our time and date; I'm not worried about that), but we could not ever accept dues in person at the library. That's a strong disqualified. Otherwise, I had left a message with TVUUC. We are playing phone tag, but I'll update ASAP. 

As for a gathering. I'm happy to support the KO Olive Garden event.
The Christmas get together at Olive Garden on Kingston Pike will be Monday December 19th at 6:30.
We will need a definite RSVP by Monday the 12th. Please reply to George (or to this thread).
Please let us know in a reply how many will be in your party, families with children are welcome and please remember it is self pay
I unfortunately cannot be there. I will be caring for my cat post-surgery that day. 

In the future hopefully we can align all groups (KO, ORION, SMAS) as we have done in the past. David Fields, thank you as always for your offer of hospitality. 
George Srdanov
 

Hello SMAS,

A final reminder to confirm if you are going to attend our end of year gathering. If you have already confirmed, feel free to disregard the reminder
The gathering will be at the Olive Garden (7206 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 +18655847300) at 7pm (The time had to be moved up from 6.30pm)
Here is the list of people, club and party size who confirmed the attendance:

Patrick Smith (KO,party of 4)
George Srdanov (KO, party of 5)
George Seeto (KO,party of 1)
Mark Denton (KO,party of 1)
Richard Piety (KO,party of 1)
Charles Ferguson (KO,party of 1)
John Sparks (KO,party of 1)
Paul Lewis+friend (KO,party of 2)
David Manuel Jr.(KO,party of 3)
Vance Anderson (KO,party of 1)
Jeremy Krahl (KO,party of 1)
Bob and Chris Bonner (SMAS,party of 2)
Lee Erickson (SMAS,party of 1)
Alex and Ayaka Y. Komata (SMAS,party of 2)

If you are not on the list and would like to attend pls let Ricky or me know

Regards,
George
Rick “Rex” Carpenter
 

Hi George,

LB and I would like to attend.

Thanks,
Rick Carpenter
484-695-2884

On Dec 17, 2022, at 17:26, George Srdanov via groups.io <sdjerdj@...> wrote:


Hello SMAS,

A final reminder to confirm if you are going to attend our end of year gathering. If you have already confirmed, feel free to disregard the reminder
The gathering will be at the Olive Garden (7206 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 +18655847300) at 7pm (The time had to be moved up from 6.30pm)
Here is the list of people, club and party size who confirmed the attendance:

Patrick Smith (KO,party of 4)
George Srdanov (KO, party of 5)
George Seeto (KO,party of 1)
Mark Denton (KO,party of 1)
Richard Piety (KO,party of 1)
Charles Ferguson (KO,party of 1)
John Sparks (KO,party of 1)
Paul Lewis+friend (KO,party of 2)
David Manuel Jr.(KO,party of 3)
Vance Anderson (KO,party of 1)
Jeremy Krahl (KO,party of 1)
Bob and Chris Bonner (SMAS,party of 2)
Lee Erickson (SMAS,party of 1)
Alex and Ayaka Y. Komata (SMAS,party of 2)

If you are not on the list and would like to attend pls let Ricky or me know

Regards,
George
Forrest Erickson
 

Janice and I are planning on attending. 



Forrest Lee Erickson
Cell: 865-518-1040
Sent from cell.


-------- Original message --------
From: "George Srdanov via groups.io" <sdjerdj@...>
Date: 12/17/22 5:26 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: smokymtnastro@groups.io
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events

Hello SMAS,

A final reminder to confirm if you are going to attend our end of year gathering. If you have already confirmed, feel free to disregard the reminder
The gathering will be at the Olive Garden (7206 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 +18655847300) at 7pm (The time had to be moved up from 6.30pm)
Here is the list of people, club and party size who confirmed the attendance:

Patrick Smith (KO,party of 4)
George Srdanov (KO, party of 5)
George Seeto (KO,party of 1)
Mark Denton (KO,party of 1)
Richard Piety (KO,party of 1)
Charles Ferguson (KO,party of 1)
John Sparks (KO,party of 1)
Paul Lewis+friend (KO,party of 2)
David Manuel Jr.(KO,party of 3)
Vance Anderson (KO,party of 1)
Jeremy Krahl (KO,party of 1)
Bob and Chris Bonner (SMAS,party of 2)
Lee Erickson (SMAS,party of 1)
Alex and Ayaka Y. Komata (SMAS,party of 2)

If you are not on the list and would like to attend pls let Ricky or me know

Regards,
George
Robert Crawford
 

Forrest
I assume we are not trying to set up telescopes tonight.  My dob is a real dog to take apart, transport and reassemble, and I don't want to get it wet.  
Pete Crawford

From: smokymtnastro@groups.io <smokymtnastro@groups.io> on behalf of Forrest Erickson <forresterickson@...>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 3:23 PM
To: smokymtnastro@groups.io <smokymtnastro@groups.io>; James Cantu <james.cantu@...>
Subject: Re: [smokymtnastro] Events, Meetings, and more Events
 

On 11/30/2022 9:59 PM James Cantu <james.cantu@...> wrote:


Greetings all, 
As we begin to close out 2022 many items are in the queue. 
  1. At the last meeting we discussed a Holiday gathering of some sort. Some ideas were proposed, but nothing definitive took shape. KO (Ricky and George) are offering to help gather some time between 12/14 and 12/21. They are thinking something around Bearden, early evening, perhaps 6-7pm(ish). What are your thoughts?
I would like to participate. I fear we must do what we can to rebuild the amateur 
astronomical activities. 
  1. Lee has continued to promote events at the Blount County Public Library. Lee, keep me informed and we can put these on the groups.io calendar. 
I will be going tonight 1 December  at 7:00 and plan to do a show and tell on telescopes for Santa Clauses and then we view the Moon and planets.
  1. Dave Wells has been working on arranging events that rotate among the Knox County Library system. The earliest scheduled event would be in February and then each month we would rotate to a different branch. This could be a great opportunity for in-town participation as well as recruitment of new members. You will see events with reminders in groups.io soon. 
  2. Last we are possibly looking for a new venue. This is for several reasons, one of which is costs. We have seen an increase in costs and there are simply other options. I will be making some inquiries, but be prepared for a possible change of venue. 
We might try meeting in Libraries as public events. Presentation to public and then viewing.  First quarter moons are the best for this.
  1. Last, we agreed to drop the USPS box. Prices for the box have risen substantially over the last couple of years (more than doubling). Bob, cancelling a PO Box is quite simple. I'll send a message separately. The address will shift to the current secretary. 
I think we should amend the constitution to create a longer term position for receiving the mail so that we do not have an ever increasing list of address changes especially for the bank account.
Please let me know your thoughts on anything, most urgently any holiday party intentions or desires. 
Best regards, 
James President 2022

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