Secretary Ron Pearson read the minutes of the April eboard meeting. They were approved as read.

DU Report: Dave Trott discussed a statement of policy from Dr. Stencel regarding keyholders noting it is a privilege, not a right. Keyholders need to be covered by DAS insurance. There needs to be 2 weeks given for a request and approval in advance. DAS has seven keys issued and in use. Ron Mickel has requested to issue more keys, has been declined by Dr. Stencel. Suggests the DAS have list reviewed and reissue keys as people and needs change. Discussion of eboard members that there are 6 teams of public night operators, most have 2 keys, one team has one key, could use one more key holder. Will look at reissue of Larry Brook's key.

Treasurer Chuck Carlson reported there was a $100 donation to the Restoration Fund by Dave Trott. The PN phone bill for Mar-April 23, was $413.30. A monthly balance sheet was distributed.

President Carla reported there will be a program on July 30 at Majestic View Nature Center (Arvada). Deb Sorg requested a lecturer Aug. 12 @ 10am to 1st graders at Primrose School in Parker. Wayne Kaaz may do.

ListServ: no problems reported.

Newsletter: no report.

Dennis Cochrane reported school program at Castle Rock went well between sucker holes.

Old Business:

Vice-Presidents Position - Suggestion was made to split VP into two positions. Others suggested delegating VP duties to others. Duties as have developed include: getting speakers, notices to press, arrange summer picnic and setup, holiday party, annual banquet, setup Chamberlin for after meeting coffee, signs at Olin Hall, volunteer participation prizes.

A motion was made to amend the by-laws to have 1st and 2nd VP Positions with a VP in charge of social functions and VP for speakers. Motion did not pass.

Motion was made to delegate the responsibilities/duties other than the program chairman to other eboard members. Motion was approved.

A motion as then made to appoint DAS member Frank Mancini as new Vice-President in accordance with the By-Laws. The motion was approved. Frank Mancini accepted the position and is VP.

Ron Pearson had been in contact with JeffCo Open Space re a DAS Night at Pine Valley Observatory for July 18th Regular Meeting. Suggestion was made to combine the July 12th picnic with the Pine Valley night since it will be light until 9pm or so. The suggestion was adopted. Picnic will be held in the evening followed by the Observatory. Sandy Shaw and Dennis Cochrane will get food and utencils for picnic.

Delegating other VP duties was discussed as follows:

Holiday Party- Steve Solon will set-up. Ron Pearson will see if we can get same place as last year through contact at King Murphy elem. Teacher Carol Obrien.

Banquet: Steve will arrange for White Fence Farm again and take money.

Ron Pearson will do announcements to Denver Post.

Frank and Chuck will handle DAS Volunteer Participation Prizes

Bill Ormsby, Frank, Carla, and Dennis Cochrane will handle Chamberlin setup and Olin hall signs.

PN reservation system is being set-up by Wayne Green is to be on-line. Wayne had to leave and could not present details.

DSS Report: plans have been submitted for approval for the vault toilet, the electrical drawings have been signed and stamped by an EE.

May Open house set to go.

Parking at Olin Hall - suggestion was made to carpool from Chamberlin to Olin and share parking fee.

New Business:

Jerry Sherlin will be moving soon. Sandy Shaw will take over as ALCOR. Dr. Stencel will rep for IDSA. Carla will check with Pauline Ide to see if she would like to be Librarian.

The idea for Chamberlin-Telescope Restoration and Maintenance Committee was approved by the board. Ron Pearson agreed to head it (with Carla as Pres.) and asked that Ron Mickel, Jack Eastman, David Shouldice, and Dan Wray serve as members. All accepted.

We had received a letter from Dunstan Middle School requesting a contribution to send students to OSU for a science project competition. It was noted it was past date of the competition - but we'd contribute something...?

It was announced that Sandy Shaw had entered an art contest at the Texas star Party and her artwork had won in two categories; mixed media and people's choice. Congratulations to Sandy!

Dan Wray announced he's working up orders for jackets. Motion was made to put the DAS logo on the back instead of Chamberlin as used in past orders. Motion was passed.

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 pm.

Minutes Approved with minor corrections
June, 2003 Eboard Meeting.
Ron Pearson, Secretary, DAS, Inc.Ron Pearson, Secretary DAS