Annual General Meeting 2024-2025
Friday, 16th May @ 19:00 – 21:15 BST
The Annual General Meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for the 2024-2025 session will be held on Friday, May 16th from 19:00 to 21:15.
Members of the public are welcome to attend (for free), but please consider joining our Society if you attend more than two monthly meetings.
About This Meeting
The meeting will consist of Society business followed by a lecture by James Tardiff, an educator at The Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum in New York, USA.
Running Order:
Please note that times following the opening of the meeting are approximate to account for discussion of Society matters, etc.
19:00 – AGM Opens, followed by Society business matters
20:00 – 20:15 – Tea break in the communal area followed by raffle in the meeting room.
20:15 – 21:15 – Lecture followed by Q&A and the Vote of Thanks, and meeting close.
About The Lecture
Jim’s talk is titled:
Is There Anyone Out There?: The Search for Life in the Cosmos
Outline:
During the talk we’ll:
- Have a quick look at what makes up “life as we know it”
- Explore the conditions necessary for life
- Look at the best candidates to find life in our solar system
- Examine the topic of Exoplanets & exo-life
About The Speaker
For over 13 years James Tardiff (Jim) has been an educator at The Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum based on the aircraft carrier Intrepid on the Hudson River, where he has had the opportunity to explore and educate the public about his passion: space and spaceflight history.
One of his responsibilities is looking after Enterprise, the very first Space Shuttle. He has written several programmes, including “Exploring Space”, “One Giant Leap: The Story of Apollo” – a live/virtual in-depth presentation on the Apollo program – and today’s programme: “Is There Anyone Out There? : The Search for Life in the Cosmos”.
Jim is currently working with NASA as a Climate Change Research Initiative volunteer, and a Solar System Ambassador.
Livestream & Recording Information
This meeting will be held at our normal venue of the Quaker Meeting House, and may be live-streamed via YouTube, if I get the equipment set up in time 😊
A recording may be available.
Subscription Info
Note: Membership Fees are correct as of January 2024
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 & above) Annual Subscription | £25.00 |
| Juniors (14-17 inclusive) Annual Subscription | £5.00 |
Please note:
Subscriptions are due from 1st October each year and must be paid by January 31st or your membership may be suspended.
If not paid by 31st March your membership will cease.
Paying your Subscription Electronically (e.g. via e-banking)
You can now pay for your subscription via Internet banking.
| Name: | Liverpool Astronomical Society |
| Sort Code: | 60-19-24 |
| Account No.: | 28521250 |
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Please contact the Treasurer if you require more information.
More information about membership can be found here.
The LAS e-newsletter is now included in your normal subscription cost.
Free tea/coffee with light refreshments break will form part of the evening at about 8pm.
Please note – Doors will only open after 18:30 and not before.
I do hope you can join me and your fellow members, but if you are unable to attend, please indicate your apologies to me by filling out this form.
With best wishes – Mark