The NEKAAL Observer
December 2006 Volume 1, Issue 1 PO BOX 951, Topeka KS 66619 (785)449-2102 http://www.nekaal.org The official newsletter of Farpoint Observatory and the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers' League

• Year-End Message From The President
  Russ Valentine
  Russ Valentine summarizes some accomplishments of 2006 and some agenda items for 2007


• The New OBSERVER e-Newsletter
  Bill Leifer
  The editor of the new e-newsletter explains how it works, what to expect, etc.


• Hindsight
  Graham Bell
  Graham gives a personal account of what it was like being editor of THE OBSERVER all those years: The joys and frustrations of producing a great newsletter.


• FAST Tracks
  Gary Hug
  An update on the soon-to-be-completed FAST program and plans for club use of the Tombaugh Telescope


• Financial Report
  Walt Cole
  Cash accounts and cash flow


• Notes From the General Meeting on Variable Stars
  Russ Valentine
  Very useful notes summarizing the presentation on Variable Stars. Keep these for reference, in case you find yourself someday involved in this fascinating endeavor, one in which amateurs can make a major contribution to science and astronomy.


• Notes from the General Meeting on Gamma Ray Extinction
  Russ Valentine
  Reference notes from Russ Valentine's presentation on Gamma Ray Bursts


• Minutes of November 5th board meeting
  Bill Leifer
  


• Nominations for 2007 Board
  Bill Leifer
  Those of you who have not already sent in your nominations or lost the form, please print this, fill it out, and bring it to the Christmas meeting at 3PM on Dec. 10th.


• Map to Christmas meeting/party
  Marshall Miller
  Map and directions to Marshall and Linda Miller's house for the Christmas meeting/party at 3PM on Dec. 10th


• NEKAAL Merchandise Sale
  Walt Cole
  Great deals on NEKAAL shirts, hats, etc.


• Why Did The General Meeting Move?
  Janelle Burgardt
  Janelle Burgardt explains the move to Pizza Hut


• Dust Devils on Mars
  Dr. Tony Phillips
  This month's NASA article


• Change in Open House Schedule
  Janelle Burgardt
  Announcement


• Give us your feedback
  Bill Leifer
  No article or link here. Please email or call Bill Leifer with comments, suggestions, or problems noticed regarding this new eNewsletter. Contact info is on the published roster.

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