Secrettary Ron Pearson read the August eboard minutes submitted by Steve Solon. They were approved as read with minor corrections.

DU Report: neither Dr. Bob or Dave Trott in attendance. Carla passed on a thankyou to all DAS volunteers for their efforts at the "Mars Madness" nights from Dr. Stencel.

Treasurers Rpt: Chuck Carlson said he will be traveling in October and will miss the Oct. eboard meeting. He will turn the checkbook over to Carla while gone. He reported he has ordered 20 copies of the Royal Astronomical society of Canada's handbook for 2004. He had not yet received the Alphapage bill for August yet. A monthly balance sheet was distributed.

VP Report: Frank reported we had great publicity for Mars Madness. He also reported he will be getting a new Canon price list about every month.

Pres. Rpt. Carla reported she has had new Open House blue cards printed. She reported we have public programs scheduled at the Majestic View Nature Center in Arvada for Oct. 15, Nov. 15 from 7 to 8:30pm and McElwain elem. on Nov. 5 at 7pm. She asked for volunteers to bring scopes or binocs. Scope Operators are asked to volunteer for the Antique Telescope Society meeting observing at Chamberlin on Sept. 26th and 27th.

List Serv: no problems reported.

Pub Night reservations: reported the new on-line reservation system working well, but some groups are booking two dates, presumbalby to cover for nights that are clouded out. Carla will talk with Wayne to see what can be done to prevent this.

Newsletter: Sept. issue to be at printer's on Monday. Patti Kurtz may be moving to MO. and may need to give up the newsletter. Pat Ryan willing to take over, but needs software for producing it. Motion was made to spend $60 for software for Pat. Motion approved. If Patti leaves we will also need someone to take over website. Carla will announce and ask for help at regular meeting.

PN Rpt. New Operators Frank Mancini, Rich Loper and Darrell Dodge were congratuated for completing their training. On PN before Mars Madness, over 100 extra people showed up. Had enought people to cover w/ Sandy Shaw. There will be operators meeting on Sat. at 4pm to discuss control of crowd, collecting of money from walk-ins, which is an issue of fairness to those with reservations and cover PN expenses.

DSS Comm. an attempted breakin was reported. The lock on the gate had been partially cut through. Need to replace the lock. Ted Cox has built the Vault toilet.

Mars Maddness - John Flemming commented how good natured and tolerant the crowds were even though the event was clouded out. At least 1000 people attended based on tickets given out. Discussed lessons learned and suggestions for improvement.

CAD: have two speakers; Dr. Laura Danly and Dr. Stencel. Setup solar scopes at 11am, go until 5pm at DMNS. Speakers to start at noon. We can set up a DAS table in Space Odyssey and Carla requested volunteers to staff the main table on two hour rotations. Star party at 7pm at Chamberlin with a couple of vendors. Frank reported doing a couple of door prizes at Chamberlin at 9pm. Suggested o spread out the door prizes at 8, 9, and 10pm.

Halloween Party at Chamberlin has been cancelled.

Dan Wray reported on jacket designs and costs. Straw vote was for the 2 color design.

New Business:
VP Frank Mancini reported that Dr. Stencel would like the DAS to have an IDA dark sky representative. Frank discussed options as to DAS involvement and said Dr. Stencel had invited him to 'protest' at city hall with him for the proposed lighting regulations. Frank decided to decline the opportunity. Discussion that the DAS needs clarification of the dark sky goals. Suggestions were made for positive pro-active approaches such as sponsoring a school competition for good lighting design. Carla said she will discuss with Dr. Stenceel, needs and goals.

Joe Gafford presented a draft 2004 calendar. Board will go over in Oct. board meeting and thanked Joe for taking this on again.

The Western CO. astronomy club is interested in hosting the MARS party July 15th -18th, 2004.

Ron Pearson reported on checking on reserving facility for holiday party on Dec. 6th and need for 'cleanup' committee for after the party.

Ron Mickel discussed a need a for having 2 keys per PN team to cover those nights when one can't make it or has to leave early. Asked Eboard to send a formal letter to Director Stencel to accomadate the 2 keys with alist of potential keyholders.

Discussion of appropriate recognition for Wayne Green for work on the PN reservation system. Motion was made to present a placque at the next regular meeting. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 10pm.

Minutes approved by Eboard at Oct. Board meeting.

Ron Pearson, Secretary, DAS, Inc.Ron Pearson, Secretary DAS