Are there any subjects that you would like to hear at one of the monthly meetings? Contact your local friendly committee member and ask her/him to discuss it in committee.

On the Saturday nearest New Moon at Tom Budge’s Farm in the Magaliesberg. Remember that this is by arrangement only as most observers will be following specific viewing programmes and if you don’t have your own ’scope, you should contact one of the observers ( e.g. at the monthly meeting ) to arrange some viewing time with them.

Jo'burg Centre Outings for 2000

Your Committee is making arrangements for several outings during the year. Amongst these are some old favourites as well as a couple of new ones which should prove interesting.

Swinburne was visited, and an article has been promised for the next issue of Canopus.

Boyden has been cancelled due to lack of availability of the 60" but we'll plan a visit again next year.

We will also be looking at the possibility of arranging visits to other ASSA Centres ( e.g. the Pretoria Centre ) during the year - and also try to see if we can organise some joint ventures.

Haartebeeshoek - Wolf Lange is attempting to organise a visit later in the year, as well as a visit to the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve.

Tswaing Crater - still trying to set up a day visit under the guidance of Prof. Reimold

ASSA Annual General Meeting

The ASSA Parent Body held their AGM at our physical address on 12^th July 2000.

This year's AGM and Bring 'n Braai

The Jo'burg Centre's AGM was held on Saturday the 15^th July. Turnout was sparse and the meeting proceeded swiftly. A new committee was nominated and duties will be assigned at the first committee meeting which takes place on the 7^th of August.

The braai was enjoyed by all, even though the (freezing) wind also ensured a fair distribution of smoke mostly into the eyes and noses of the participants. We really must try to organise warmer evenings for this sort of event.

Committee for the 2000/1 Year

The following nominated members were elected to serve on the committee for the 2000/1 year.

Ed Finlay                             Wolf Lange                     Constant Volschenk

Frans van Nieuwkerk    Melvyn Hannibal             Evan Dembskey

Chris Penberthy             Chris Stewart             Tom Budge

Other Talks

Tony Voorvelt arranges ( and sometimes presents ) monthly lectures on the last Friday of each month. These are held in the 26" telescope building and there is a charge of R10 for adults and R5 for children or senior citizens. The talks which start at 19:30, last for approximately 45 minutes and there is always a practical demonstration to backup the lecture.

Telescope Making Classes

Would you like to make your own telescope?…or finish off a partially finished one? Well your opportunity has arrived (once again). Join the Telescope Making Class being held under the guidance of Brian, Evan and Chris. Contact Brian on 803-8291 if you are interested.