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Here's the Zoom link for the E-Board meeting tomorrow evening.

Topic: E-Board Meeting July 2021

Time: Jul 16, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91451259359?pwd=VkZsZkpFZGFPd0VkbE5Ua2kwak1kZz09

Meeting ID: 914 5125 9359

Passcode: 811542

Please use this information to join us for tonight's meeting:

To join the DAS Zoom meeting, copy this link into your browser:

https://zoom.us/j/92940777019?pwd=R014UUVsNFByc0hwZ0hwSy96dUJ1Zz09

You should not need a meeting ID or Password, but if you do, they are:

Meeting ID:  929 4077 7019
Passcode:    542687

Via telephone:
For those joining via phone, there is not a local call-in number.  Choose from one of
the following (long distance charges will apply unless you have free long distance):

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

The denverastro.org website has been restored to normal operation.
Stay tuned for the replacement sometime in August!

The DAS website is down and we don't know for how long. Our webmaster is out of state, and we may have to wait for his return to see if come back online. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Scholarship Fund is accepting applications from students who will be pursuing a four-year degree in the physical sciences, preferably related to astronomy, astrophysics, and related engineering.

Please spread the word about the applications being open far and wide, and let people know they can start applying as of now.  

Information about the process is located at the VNH Scholarship page on our website, here:

https://www.denverastro.org/?page_id=201

The actual application process has been moved completely online, and is located here:

https://qvbtfntp.paperform.co/

Additionally, I ask that if you know anyone involved in education, whether at the high school or college level, to let them know as well.  We want to spread the word far and wide.  Teachers, professors, guidance counselors, principals, financial aid officers, administrators . . .

Thanks!  

Jon Groubert

Voting is now open, and closes at 9 PM MST on Feb 26, 2021.

Have you thought about a leadership role in Denver Astronomical Society?  It’s a great way to be involved in continuing to make DAS the great organization that it is. Do you know someone who would be great in a leadership role at DAS? 

Nominations for the election of Executive Board (“E-Board”) trustees and officers will open during January’s general membership meeting on Jan 29th, and will remain open until noon February 24th Denver time.

2021’s election is scheduled for our annual membership meeting on Friday, February 26th at our Virtual General Meeting using "ElectionBuddy.com" election management software (details to follow). The election is planned to open the morning of February 25th and will close at 9 PM February 26 during the General Meeting, to allow early voting.

If you’re interested in throwing your hat in the ring drop a note to this year’s Election Chair, Tim Pimentel. He can be reached at nominations@denverastro.org.

The DAS auction website is now open for bids.  The auction began on Oct 31, and continues until Nov 8.

The Event can be found HERE

The Items can be found HERE

Please check your email or event calendar for information about how to setup an account to make your own bid.

The starting bid on some working OTAs is $1.00
The starting bid on OTAs in parts is also $1.00

Have you ever wanted a 16 inch Dob?  It could be yours!  Starting bid $1.00

Come support our VNH Scholarship fund!