Posted by Chris Radcliff in Events on April 28, 2008
April 29th seemed like such a long time away, but now it’s almost here. Tomorrow night at 6:00pm is the lecture by Anousheh Ansari, the first female private citizen to travel to the International Space Station, at Atkinson Hall at UCSD.
Parking for the event will be available at the Hopkins parking structure on campus; day permits are $6. The event itself is free and open to the public.
Questions? Email events@sandiegospace.org. Hope to see you there!
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Chapter Updates, Meeting Notes on April 17, 2008
(No, I’m not that slow at counting the ballots, just tardy in reporting them.)
At the April 14th, 2008 general meeting, we voted unanimously to ratify our chapter bylaws. Officers were also elected, with unanimous votes for Jesse Clark (president), Dave Dressler (treasurer), and Chris Radcliff (secretary). Officers will serve a one-year term, with elections held again this time next year.
These mark the last two steps needed to become a legit NSS chapter, so we’re official! Thanks to all the members who showed up to vote, and congratulations, everyone!
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Events on April 17, 2008
Our Yuri’s Night party was a success! Over 50 people ate, drank, and were entertained by Francis French’s excellent talk about Yuri Gagarin and Scott Borden’s exciting presentation on Virgin Galactic. James Pura of UCSD SEDS served as MC for the evening, and all went off without a hitch.
More photos (by kind permission of Gerry Williams) after the jump. My thought for next year: “We’re going to need a bigger room.”
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Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on April 7, 2008
SD Space is starting off with a blast, and you’re invited! Our very first Yuri’s Night Party is this weekend.
When: Saturday, April 12th from 6-9pm
Where: Killer Pizza From Mars
3772 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA [map]
How much: $10 suggested donation
Special guests include Francis French of the San Diego Air & Space Museum and Scott Borden from Virgin Galactic, plus members of the Mars Society, the Moon Society, and SEDS.
Yuri’s Night is like the St Patrick’s Day or Cinco de Mayo for space. It’s held every year to commemorate the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961, and the first Space Shuttle launch on April 12, 1981. It is one day when all the world can come together and celebrate the power and beauty of space and what it means for each of us.
Killer Pizza From Mars is a great place to party; it’s family-friendly, their pizza is really good, and every surface is covered with space photos, movie posters, and spaceship models. Come and have fun with us!
Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to order.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Chapter Updates on April 4, 2008
The San Diego Space Society needs you! We’re holding elections for four members of the Board of Directors. Each post lasts for one year; see the chapter bylaws for board member responsibilities.
To nominate someone (or yourself) as a candidate, post the nomination to our mailing list with the following format:
I nominate [person's full name as it should appear on the ballot] as a member of the board of directors.
Nominations must be submitted before May 3rd in order to be on the ballot. (I need time to print the things up!)
Elections will be held at the May general meeting, currently scheduled for May 11th at 3:00pm. See the elections page for more information on the elections and how to vote.
