Secretary, Ron Pearson, read the minutes of the Aug. eboard meeting. They were approved with minor corrections.

Treasurer Chuck Carlson, distributed a monthly balance sheet and reported balance is staying about the same. He reported that we can get 2003 Astronomy Calendars for half price of $6.00 and we could resell them to raise money. Motion was made to buy 50 calendars and DAS will sell them for $8.00. Motion passed.

VP, Carla had nothing to report.

President reported that we have two laptops donated. One will be used for LCD projector, the other for the 20 inch. He reported that Dave Trott is trying to arrange for a LCD projector to be donated. Both laptops are being worked on.

List Serv: Greg Marino has taken over for Patti as Yahoo! group moderator.

Newsletter: Patti Kurtz reported there was a breakdown at the printer's, and asked for help putting the newsletter together at her house on Tues. Next month will be the Colorado Astronomy Day newsletter, it was ok to do 200 extra copies. And she will need help with biographies for the speakers. Steve Solon, Ron Pearson, and Chuck Carlson were volunteered.

DU Report: Dave Trott reported he is investigating getting a used LCD projector for $300. It needs to be tested with the laptop however. Chamberlin will be open for Denver historic house tour on 10/4 and 10/5. Open House needs to leave up special signs for the tour. Re: restoration - they are writing a proposal to the Colorado Historical Society by Oct. 1. Restoration to include mainly repair of windows, not replacement. Chuck Carlson, noted the DAS Restoration fund has about $2000.

Dark Site: Larry reported on the status of county permitting. The fire permit just requires smoke alarms, and to get some data on heaters. Nothing re wide driveways or other large problems. Re; the vault toilet, we may need to stick with porta potties. There will also need to be 4 handicap parking spaces close to the warming hut.

Old Business: CAD - DMNS going to put us in public access areas, including solar viewing telescopes in the new west atrium. Volunteers will need DMNS passes. Raffle will be at Chamberlin only, no door prizes this year. Publicity and press releases mailing will be 2 weeks before event. Carla reported vendors will be Vic & Jen Winter, S&S Optika, Maybe Software Bisque, Impactika meteorites, and The Nature Co.

Use of DAS Telescopes: two new donations were made to DAS - a new 6 inch Russian made newtonian and an old Criterion 6 inch Dynascope newtonian. Board decided to auction both scopes at the DAS Auction on Oct. 19th.

New Business: none

Adjourned 9:30pm

Minutes Approved at Oct. 11, 2002 Eboard meeting.
Respectfully submitted
Ron Pearson, Secretary DAS