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MAS Happenings – December 2023
Happenings this Week *Election Results *December BSIG Meeting Congratulations to the newly elected Board members: John Zimitsch - Vice President Matt Dunham - Treasurer Jessi Palmer - Board Member-at-Large #2 For details regarding the election results click the button below. Election Results BSIG December Presentation Saturday, December 16th 1 PM to 3 PM...
MAS Happenings – November 2023
Happenings this Week *November Meeting Recording *MAS Board Nominees November Monthly Meeting Recording Click the link below for the recording of the November Monthly Meeting. November Meeting Recording MAS Board Nominees The following candidates have been nominated for the December MAS Board Elections: Vice President Candidate(s): John Zimitsch...
MAS Happenings October 2023
Happenings this Week *October Monthly Meeting *ELO Public Star Party MAS October Monthly Hybrid Meeting Thursday, October 5th - 7 pm Featured Speakers: Ron Schmit and Dave Falkner Topic: Eclipse Road Trip Ron and Dave will build on last week's speaker on ways to make the most of your eclipse experience and tips on photographing the eclipse. Click the link...
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