RASC St. John's Centre
Monthly Meeting
Oct. 17, 2012

Location: MUN C-2045

Present (21) : Randy Dodge (Secretary), Chris Stevenson ( P Pres ), D. Carey B. Llewellyn, Doug Grouchy (Treasurer), K. Earles,
Garry Dymond (V.P. ,National Council), M. Redmond, G. George, D. Caruk, T. Caruk, Robert Babb ( Observing), B. King

Regrets: Richard Newman (President), Fred Smith (Librarian), Craig Peterman (Webmaster)

Meeting was called to order by the V. President ( Garry Dymond ) at 8:15 PM . Delay due to parking problems.

Garry welcomed the audience with a review of the RASC and benefits of membership (Observers Handbook, SkyNews, RASC Journal, Equipment)

Observation Reports – T. Caruk - Jupiter, C. Stevenson – Jupiter, Uranus, R. Newman – Sun

Media Highlights – New Exoplanet – Alpha Centauri 2
                                  Pasadena Balloon flight
                                  Comet Hergenroth 168P RADC video
                                  Jupiter Band changes

AGM

Reports – President – Garry summarized the year's goals and highlights
                  Treasurer – Doug presented the annual financial report.
                  Audit – Chris presented the financial audit report.

Election – The nominating committee reviewed activites, mandate, Executive roles, benefits of serving.

Results – President – Chris Stevenson
                 Vice President – Garry Dymond
                 Secretary – Randy Dodge
                 Treasurer - Doug Grouchy
                 Observing – Robert Babb
                 Library – Fred Smith
                 Equipment – Tim Caruk
                 Webmaster – Craig Peterman
                 National Council – Richard Newman
                 Membership – Marcellus Redmond
                 Past President – Richard Newman

Christmas Items – Randy reviewed a new book – The New Astronomy Guide, P Moore & P Lawrence

What's Up – Robert presented the Sky This Month for October-November
                   - Robert reminded members of the Fall Astronomy Day coming up Saturday Oct 20 with a public observing session at the Geo Centre.

Coffee & Social – Members were invited to partake in a coffee social and to continue informal discussion.

Meeting adjourned.