Meeting called to order at 8:15 p.m. Acting President Carla Swartz, presiding.
Secretary Ron Pearson on excused absence; Steve Solon, acting recorder.
February E-Board Meeting minutes were read, corrections made and approved.

A short video presentation began the meeting with a story on CBS' "Sunday Morning" about the Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys.

REPORTS:

Steve Solon reported that the beginning CCD-imaging class would be held on the June's Saturday cleanup day from noon until 3 p.m. - will to forward info to Patti for the Observer.
Chuck Carlson, DAS Treasurer
-- Reported 'fat' budget due to banquet income.
-- Discussed needing some additional detail in the presented budget to clarify available monies.
-- Presented Dan Wray with his name tag.
-- Discussed trip to Alaska to visit granddaughter and slushy IDITEROD.
Carla Swartz, DAS Vice President and Acting President
-- Discussed upcoming E-Board meeting on April 4th - VP-elect Rich Lane will conduct.
-- Reported on President Larry Brooks' appreciation with "President Emeritus" award.
-- Discussed possible star party at Life Care Center of Littleton where Larry is convalescing - will be held at end of April or beginning of May. Carla will discuss with Cathie Havens from S&S Optika.
Listserve
-- Jack Eastman reported frustration with Yahoo! group access ID and password.
-- Patti Kurtz discussed possible need to elect new listserve moderator at Board elections.
Public Outreach
-- Discussed next-night astronomy classes to be conducted by Ted Cox and Todd Hitch
-- Discussed upcoming star party in Castle Rock.
Newsletter
-- Discussed mailing quantities versus webpage downloads.

OLD BUSINESS:

-- Carla Swartz reported Alpha Page invoice of $404.80 - not significantly less that previous invoice. February/March projected costs <$200.00.
-- Discussed monitoring next few months' invoices for reduction to discuss at a later date.
-- Todd Hitch expressed concern with PN charges occasionally being waived when weather is poor - raised questions regarding possible policy - suggested meeting of PN participants to discuss.
-- Patti Kurtz suggested that charges hold regardless of conditions due to nature of program and weather-risk possibility.
-- Carla will call for a possible PN meeting for the following Saturday to discuss these and other concerns.

EGK Dark Site
-- Site engineer Wayne Kaaz presented changes to blueprints for handicap parking spaces.
-- Revised electrical drawings to comply with wire gauges sizes supplied by Ted Cox.
-- Reviewed and revised plans for vault toilet size and location at the site.

NEW BUSINESS:

-- Observer editor Patti Kurtz discussed possibility of bulk mailing the newsletter - Dan Wray strongly suggested against doing so based on experience with other groups he participates in.
-- Carla discussed upcoming Chamberlin Observatory Preservation and Restoration conference - Deputy Director Dave Trott suggested DAS participation and input.
-- Carla discussed committees for upcoming Astro events: two lunar eclipsi, Mars Midnight Madness and Colorado Astronomy Day - needs team leader for Mars event.
-- DAS member Keith Pool won a $200.00 discount coupon from Astro-Pier and donated it to the Society. Carla suggested possible use for mounting one of the Society's telescopes at the EGK Dark Site and presented the coupon to the DSS committee.
-- Discussed raffle of Meade ETX-90 telescope, to take place from July to CAD - proceeds benefit the EGK Dark Site.
-- Lively discussion of proposed digital projector for Public Outreach - much input as to its potential use and by whom - will discuss further at upcoming PN meeting.


Motion to adjourn at 9:42 p.m., seconded, passed.

Minutes respectfully submitted,
Steve Solon, Acting Recorder