Southern Maine Astronomers
Events
Outreach and other public events
You can also see our events calendar on the NASA's Night Sky Network!
SMA Monthly Meeting 4/4/24
Postponed
Due to power and internet outage throughout the state, our April 4th meeting has been postponed. Stay tuned for future updates.
Date: April 4th
Time: 7PM
Location: Zoom
The Zoom link will be sent out to our Google Group. Please use the "Contact Us" form or join our Google Group for the Zoom link, if you don't have it!
Solar Eclipse, April 8th 2024
Upcoming! Check out the link below for our page of resources for the Eclipse
Click Here to check out our 2024 Eclipse information page
Monthly Directors Meeting 3/20/24
Past- 3/20/24 at 7 pm
Topic: March Directors Meeting. Send us a note at the bottom of our page for zoom information!
Interested in Volunteering? Click here to sign up!
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Zoom
Phone: 207-751-4651
Hope to see you there!
SMA Event Planning Survey-2024
SMA Members,
We are always working to improve on our events and what we can offer to our members. If you have a moment, please fill out this brief survey regarding your preferences for our astronomy events.
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Membership
Support your local club and become a member of Southern Maine Astronomers!
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Purchase Annual Membership - New / Renewal
$10.00 - $1,000.00SMA annual membership fee. This includes a membership to the Night Sky Network and a membership to the Astronomical League, which entitles you to receive the quarterly Reflector magazine.
All memberships are annual and aligned with the calendar year, not to the time of purchase. Payments received on or after Oct. 1 apply for the following calendar year.SelectQuantityCommittees
We've got a top notch team! While each of these committees is staffed by Club Directors, any member can join and assist these committees in their club objectives. We welcome participation! Support your Club!
Membership
This committee is focused on increasing membership and improving member experience.
Purview includes club meetings, greeting members and guests, following up with new people, providing refreshments. It will be the point of contact for club clothing and such. This committee will coordinate with the Program Committee to ensure we are offering speakers and topics that square with the needs and desires of members. It will also liaise with other clubs, including student organizations, and encourage developments between clubs.
Director Member: Al DiSabatino, Kevin Kane
Outreach
Acting as the point of contact for the public, for things like star parties, speakers, etc., and for coordinating the club’s response.
This committee responds to groups looking for star parties and such events; would determine if it’s a request the club can accommodate; would organize club members willing to attend/staff the event. This committee also provides formal notice to news organizations and public bulletin boards and other third parties of club meetings and events.
Director Member: Kerry Kertes, Carson Hanrahan, Maame Andoh, Russ Pinizzotto
Club Member: Ron Thompson
Program
Planning for meetings, finding speakers, coordinating publicity.
This Committee seeks speakers in contemporary topics of astronomy and space exploration that are of interest to the membership. The Committee ensures other engaging content to appeal to beginners as well as seasoned amateurs to improve their knowledge of the night sky, telescope equipment, observing techniques and astrophotography.
Director Member: Russ Pinizzotto, Maame Andoh
Equipment
Managing club equipment, purchased and donated, to fulfill the club's outreach and educational mission.
Club assets include purchased and donated equipment. This committee determines what best suits club needs and then seeks to sell or otherwise dispose of excess equipment with funds received used to support the club. This committee also manages the Club's Equipment Lending Program that makes more sophisticated equipment available to club members for use.
Director Member: Kevin Kane, Ara Jerahian
Dark Sky Advocacy
Liaising with Dark Sky Maine, IDA, and other groups interested in controlling light pollution.
Advocating for dark sky-friendly zoning and other regulations to control and reduce light pollution. This Committee hope to develop a recognition program for organizations and municipalities who undertake improvements in light pollution control.
Director Member: Rob Burgess, Howie Marshall
Club Member: Paul Howell
Finance
This Committee is responsible for administration of club finances.
Responsibilities include management and reconcilement of club finances and bank statements, tax filings, club insurances, etc. Recently, the club decided to undertake fundraising. This new venture will examine club short and long term goals and then find sources and develop strategies to support those goals, including the establishment of an endowment fund.
Treasurer & Chair: Bob Dodge
Fundraising Subcommittee: Rob Burgess, Bob Dodge, Russ Pinizzotto
Executive Committe
Director Members: Rob Burgess, Bob Dodge, Russ Pinizzotto, Ara Jerahian
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