March 2005 meeting Dean called for any remaining dues and addresses for magazine subscriptions. Intros North Dakota Star Party: last chance for t-shirt designs. Matt mentioned possible special interest groups within the club such as amateur telescope building. Also, the creation of an events hotline for the public to call into for info on upcoming events. We would need to get phone line. Paul motioned to do research on it and implement it if no funds were needed. Motion carried Matt agreed to to research. Update from February meeting: Paul has agreed to allow our club one set of keys to the observatory which Dean will hold on to. The safety office didn’t have an issue with us being out there unsupervised. Discussion opened up for DSS’s star parties this year on whether we should help. Astronomy clubs star party: Perhaps doing 2 star parties for schools in the spring when Tim gets back. Astronomy day: April 15th with back up 16th in front of hobby town. Messier Marathon: Milly, Matt and Dean were at Ray's house. It started out clear but became cloudy. Will try again on April 8th or 9th.