It’s Almost Time for DAS’s 2026 Executive Board Election 

Each year, members of the Denver Astronomical Society elect Officers and Trustees to serve on our Executive Board. The 2026 election officially begins at the January 12 General Membership Meeting, when nominations will open.

DAS is powered entirely by volunteers—and what a success that’s been. In just over a decade, we’ve grown from about 300 members to more than 1,200 today. We’re now the largest astronomy club in the Astronomical League and one of the largest in the United States. Every one of those accomplishments is thanks to you, our members.

Want to Get Involved? This Is Your Chance

Have you ever thought about taking a more active role in DAS leadership? We need you! Serving on the Executive Board is a meaningful way to help guide the future of one of the country’s leading astronomy clubs.

All adult DAS members in good standing are eligible to run.

Executive Board Overview

The Executive Board consists of 13 members, all serving one-year terms:

• 4 elected Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

• 9 Trustees:

  • 8 elected Trustees

  • 1 Past President (automatic seat)

How Nominations Work

• Nominations open during the January General Membership Meeting

• Members may nominate themselves or others

• Nominations must be submitted by email to the Election Chairperson:
  Toby Sheets — nominations@denverastro.org
  (Please wait until nominations officially open before submitting.)

Voting & Election Results

• Voting will take place electronically

• Voting will open approximately one week before the February Annual Business Meeting

• Members will receive:

  • Voting instructions

  • A link to candidate biographies

  • Access to the online ballot

Election results will be announced after the main presentation at the February meeting.

Important Dates to Remember ️

• January 12, 2026
  Nominations open during the General Membership Meeting

• February 9, 2026
  Election results announced at the Annual Business Meeting

• March 7, 2026
  Newly elected Officers and Trustees are seated at the Spring Banquet

Plan to Attend

Please plan to attend the January General Membership Meeting on Monday, January 12, at The Secular Hub, either in person or virtually. This meeting officially kicks off the election process.

More details about the election will be shared with members via email soon.

Toby Sheets
2026 Election Chairperson
elections@denverastro.org