Toby Sheets 2027 Elections Coordinator elections@denverastro.org

Each year, members of the Denver Astronomical Society elect Officers and Trustees to serve on our Executive Board. The 2027 election officially begins at the January 11 General Membership Meeting, when nominations will open.

DAS is powered entirely by volunteers—and what a success that’s been. In just over a decade, we’ve grown from about 300 members to more than 1,200 today! We’re now the largest astronomy club in the Astronomical League and one of the largest in the United States. Every one of those accomplishments is thanks to you, our members.

Want to Get Involved? This Is Your Chance

Have you ever thought about taking a more active role in DAS leadership? We need you! Serving on the Executive Board is a meaningful way to help guide the future of one of the country’s leading astronomy clubs.

All adult DAS members in good standing are eligible to run!

Executive Board Overview

The Executive Board consists of 13 members, all serving one-year terms:

4 elected Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
9 Trustees:
- 8 elected Trustees
- 1 Past President (automatic seat)

How Nominations Work

Nominations open during the January General Membership Meeting
Members may nominate themselves or others
Nominations must be submitted by email by Jan 31st at 11:59 pm MT to our Election Chairperson, Toby Sheets — nominations@denverastro.org
Candidates will be displayed at https://www.denverastro.org/elections/candidates

Voting & Election Results

Voting will take place electronically on ElectionBuddy.com
Voting will open on February 1st at 6 am – one week before the February Annual Business Meeting
Members will receive:
- Voting instructions
- A link to candidate biographies
- Access to the online ballot

Election results will be announced after the main presentation at the February meeting.

Important Dates to Remember ️

January 11, 2026
Nominations open during the General Membership Meeting
January 31, 2027 11:59 pm
Nominations close
February 1, 2027 6:00 am
Voting begins
February 8, 2027
Election results announced at the Annual Business Meeting
March 20, 2027
Newly elected Officers and Trustees are seated at the Spring Banquet