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MAS Happenings – December 3 2024
Happenings this Week * MAS Monthly Meeting * Special Notice - MAS Elections * December BSIG Presentation * Planets in the Park December Monthly Meeting BOARD ELECTIONS 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday, December 5 The December MAS Monthly Meeting will be a business meeting where the membership elects a new President, Secretary, and Board Member at Large. Business...
MAS Happenings – November 26 2024
Happenings this Week * Special Notice - MAS Elections * December Gemini Link The famous Turkey Nebula Happy Thanksgiving! We need everyone to vote in the MAS Elections on Thursday December 5th: Online or in person ***** SPECIAL NOTICE ***** ***** Quorum Needed!! ***** MAS Elections Meeting Thursday, December 5th 7pm - 9pm The December MAS Monthly Meeting...
MAS Happenings – November 12 2024
Happenings this Week * Save the Date - MAS Elections * Observatory Training Schedules & Information ***** SPECIAL NOTICE ***** ***** Quorum Needed!! ***** MAS Elections Meeting Thursday, December 5th The December MAS Monthly Meeting will be a business meeting where the membership elects a new President, Secretary, and Board Member at Large #1. In...
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