New club officers

   In response to club president Dave Anderson's appeal for additional volunteers, Chris Cody and Mike Anderson stepped forward. At the January general meeting, an interim election confirmed Chris as our new  vice president, and Mike as our 1999 treasurer. TVS thanks both of these members for their leadership and dedication. All TVS directors are encouraged to attend the board meetings scheduled for the Monday following each general meeting.


Messier Marathon challenge

   Grab a red pen and circle March 13 on your calendar. Patron Member Dave Sworin is sponsoring a club-wide Messier Marathon challenge. (The rain date is March 20.) In the March Prime Focus, Dave will explain the M2 rules, provide an entry form, and even list a few prizes. This TVS-only competition
begins at sunset and ends at dawn on

   All TVS star parties -- school, public, and club-only -- are posted to our web site. See the Messier Marathon story in the next column!

   Tentative dates have been chosen for the Sycamore Grove events jointly sponsored by TVS and LARPD. Star parties are set for June 12, July 17, August 14, and September 18. (The Yosemite star party, once it has been confirmed, may bump one of these dates. )

For school star parties, contact Phil Waide directly at 925/455-6039.

the appointed day.  Members may participate from any observing site of their choosing, including but not limited to Hidden Hill Observatory. Look for the notice next month.


Subscription discounts end soon

   The 1999 TVS renewal form on page 10 offers discounted subscriptions to Astronomy, and Sky & Telescope. These discounts end this month. Submit subscription requests immediately for uninterrupted service. Renewals without subscriptions will continue through the March general meeting.

Cash and capital assets

   On January 18, our financial status was as shown below.
Checking $2,425.84
CD #1 $3,387.11
CD #2 $2,091.78
CD #3 $2,641.92
Continued on Page 8

President
Dave Anderson
510/661-4249

Vice President
Chris Cody
707/747-6550

Secretary
Marilyn
   Halberg

Treasurer
Mike Anderson

Librarian
Chris Cody
707/747-6550
cmcody@Beniciaastro.org

Eyes on the
Skies
Mike Rushford
http://www.
hooked.net/
~tvs/eyes/

Website
http://www.
hooked.net/~tvs/

Meeting
Location
Unitarian
Universalist
Church in
Livermore
1893 N. Vasco Rd.
3/4 mile north
of I-580

E-mail
tvs@hooked.net

Tri-Valley
Stargazers
P.O. Box 2476
Livermore, CA 94551
Membership:
Renewals in process.

Tri Valley Stargazers thanks Xerox Corporation for its continuing support of amateur astronomy in the public interest. Prime Focus editions are printed courtesy of Xerox Corporation and Mike Spreitzer.

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