POLC Board Meeting Notes - 09/03/2008
Committee Reports:
Education/Publicity
· POLC made a light-pollution presentation at the DVAA meeting on 08/08.
· POLC provided an update to the Chesmont Astronomical Society on 08/17.
· POLC will have a booth at the Willistown Environmental Festival, Goshen Rd. and South Warren Ave. in Chester Co., from 11:00 – 4:00 on 9/20.
· A presentation will be made to the Pennsylvania Planning Assn – 10/13, Pittsburgh.
· A municipal workshop is being planned for April 29 or 30 at F&M in Lancaster Co.
· Applied to make a presentation at the PA Land Conservation Conference at State College in early April of ‘09.
Technical
· Springfield Township, Bucks Co. – Supervisor requested review of their lighting ordinance. POLC sent list of deficiencies and suggested changes.
· Middlesex Township, Cumberland Co. – Township Engineer asked for review of their draft lighting ordinance. Provided comments.
· Natural Lands Trust – Requested input for revision to their Growing Greener document.
· Lycoming County – Discussing possible municipal workshop there.
Old Business
Cherry Springs State Park Award
· The award plaque to be presented by Barb Geigle on behalf of the POLC to Chip and Max Harrison at the Black Forest Star Party at Cherry Springs State Park on September 6 was inspected.
· The press release regarding the presentation was reviewed and readied for distribution.
Good Lighting Award
· A brief discussion was held on selecting a candidate for a good-lighting award.
Next Meeting:
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting and to have questions answered.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 08/06/2008
Membership
· No responses have been received from the astronomy clubs in the Penn State area.
· Mahoning Township, Carbon County – provided lighting requirements information to township supervisor.
· Cherry Springs State Park – Sent draft dark-sky lighting ordinance to the Harrisons for their review.
· Highland Township, Chester County – Attended Township planning commission meeting and agreed to work with them to create an effective lighting ordinance.
Website Report
· Site activity continues to grow.
· It was agreed that a plaque recognizing the Harrison’s efforts to protect the night sky should be prepared.
· Barb Geigle will present the plaque at the Black Forest Star Party on September 6.
Next County Workshop
· The next county lighting workshop will be held in Lancaster County, possibly at F&M. The selected dates would be Wednesday, April 29 or Thursday, April 30 of ‘09.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting and to have questions answered.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 07/02/2008
· A light-pollution presentation was made to the Birdsboro Rotary Club.
· Working on a recommendation for a competitively priced full-cutoff barnyard light for use by homeowners.
· Nockamixon Township has adopted a revised lighting ordinance. This grew out of the 2007 Bucks County Lighting Workshop.
· Highland Township, Chester County, has requested a meeting to consider a revision to their lighting ordinance.
· Site activity reached a record level in June. Preparations are in process to launch the revised website format.
Potter County Workshop
· The 06/25 workshop in Coudersport was discussed. Among the approximately 26 attendees were 3 county commissioners, several county planners, municipal supervisors and planners, municipal managers and newspaper reporters.
· Maxine Harrison arranged for publicity for the event, solicited attendees, secured the meeting room, arranged for refreshments, had a display table of related information and distributed certificates of attendance. Her support and enthusiasm were invaluable.
· An informative comment and question period followed the presentation.
· There is a need to develop a lighting ordinance specifically for communities within or near to dark-sky sites.
Code Enforcement Officer Lighting Workshop
· The Code Enforcement Officer Lighting Workshop course outline has been completed but the course manual has yet to be started. Concerns were cited about covering the cost of the manuals. Suggestions of charging for the course or applying for a grant were discussed but no conclusions drawn.
New Business
· It was agreed that the next county workshop would be in Lancaster County and might be situated to cover both Lancaster and York or perhaps just Lancaster County. The selected dates would be Wednesday, April 29 or Thursday, April 30. An appropriate venue will be sought.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting and to have questions answered.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 06/04/2008
Committee Reports
Education/Publicity Committee
· POLC participated in the following events:
5/10 – West Chester Astronomy Day, Hoopes Park 5/29 – Lehigh County Lighting Workshop
· POLC will be participating in the following events: 6/25 – Potter County Lighting Workshop 10/13 – Pennsylvania Planning Assn. Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh
Technical Committee
· Tinicum Township., Bucks County, has POLC model lighting ordinance. Brings the total to 33 model ordinances enacted.
· Nockamixon Township will be voting on adopting POLC’s model lighting ordinance at their June meeting.
· A lighting industry white paper on whether LED area lighting is ready for prime time was discussed, the conclusion being that it is not.
Website
· Barry Johnson provided May website visitation statistics. Activity continues at a good pace.
County Programs
· The Lehigh County workshop was critiqued. It was well attended and participants requesting copies of the presentations were notified of the file locations. Several notes of positive feedback were read.
· The Potter County workshop will be held on June 25th. At the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport, PA. A lengthy discussion was held on how to modify the standard county workshop presentation to make it more relevant to the Cherry Springs State Park area needs. The Pennsylvania Wilds Design Guide will be used to serve as a focal point for the presentation. IDA will be asked for brochure copies for handouts.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 05/07/2008
4/20 – Earth Day, Centre Park, Reading
4/26 – Sierra Club, West Chester
5/3 – Green Valleys Assn, Envirofest
5/3 – Warwick Park Earth Day 5/6 – Lancaster Conservancy Presentation
· POLC will be participating in the following events: 5/10 – West Chester Astronomy Day, Hoopes Park 5/29 – Lehigh County Lighting Workshop 6/25 – Potter County Lighting Workshop 10/13 – Pennsylvania Planning Assn. Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh
Membership Committee
· Sent CD containing promotional materials to ORAS liaison John O’Hara.
· Warwick Township, Chester County, adopted the POLC Model Ordinance, bring the total to 32.
· Barry Johnson provided April website visitation statistics. Activity continues at a good pace.
· Bill McGeeney discussed and demonstrated the latest phase in the planned site upgrade. The transition to the new format should occur within 2 months.
· The Lehigh County workshop will be held on May 29th at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center.
· The Potter County workshop will be held on June 25th. At the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Coudersport, PA.
Event Critiques
· The year-to-date events in which the POLC participated were discussed. The value of further participating in the Warwick Park Earth Day event was questioned. Otherwise the events were viewed positively.
Publicity
· A discussion was held on the advisability of contacting a college to find a communications student to serve as an intern to generate publicity for POLC.
· A discussion was held on creating pod casts on light pollution.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 04/06/2008
· The following events have been scheduled in which POLC will participate:
5/3 – Warwick Park Earth Day 5/6 – Lancaster Conservancy Presentation 5/10 – West Chester Astronomy Day, Hoopes Park
· Still awaiting response from Pittsburgh and Central PA astronomy clubs with POLC liaison names.
· Revised version of the POLC model zoning ordinance has been posted on the website.
· Barry Johnson provided March website visitation statistics. Activity continues to increase.
· Jim McTish reported on the POLC’s municipal workshops.
· The Berks County workshop will be held on April 29th at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center in Reading.
· The Potter County workshop will be held on June 25th. The time and location have not yet been established.
POLC Banner
· The recently purchased display banner was viewed and discussed.
Residential Brochure
· The final version of the POLC’s hand-out brochure for residents has been put up on the website.
· A 4-page draft narrative on residential lighting has been put on the website.
Earth Hour
· Despite a considerable expenditure of energy to get publicity for the event, Earth Hour on March 29th was not an overwhelming success. North Coventry and West Vincent Townships passed resolutions marking the event and mention was made of it in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Pottstown Mercury. Plans for ’09 were discussed.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry Township, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited to come and learn about good lighting.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 03/05/2008
· Oil Region Astronomical Society has selected John O’Hara to serve as liaison to the POLC. AAAP is in the process of soliciting a liaison candidate. So far no response has been received from Central PA Observers.
· Bill McGeeney posted an invitation in the Pottstown Mercury to attend POLC meetings.
· Code enforcement officer workshop program narrative has been drafted and is being reviewed. .
· Revision of the zoning ordinance version of POLC’s model ordinance is being subjected to final review.
· Reviewed Philadelphia Premium Outlets installed site lighting in Limerick, Montco, for compliance with township’s ordinance.
· Working on Conservation Toolbox for lighting ordinances.
· Barry Johnson provided February website visitation statistics.
· Bill McGeeney discussed and demonstrated the planned site upgrading.
Jim McTish reported on the POLC’s municipal workshops.
· The Lehigh County workshop will be held on May 29th at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. Some details are still pending.
· The Potter County workshop will be held in June. The time and location have not yet been established.
Other Programs
The POLC will have table-top displays at the following functions:
· Green Valleys Association’s Envirofest, 05/03
· Warwick Park’s Outdoor Fest, 05/03
· Earth Day, Sierra Club of Chester County, West Chester 4/26
· It was agreed to place an order for a 30” x 96” display banner with POLC logo and “PA Outdoor Lighting Council” text at an estimated cost of $170.
· The final version of the POLC’s hand-out brochure for residents passed out and will be put on the website.
· It was agreed that funds would be sought to cover the cost of full-color versions.
· A 4-page draft narrative will be finalized and put on the website.
· Barb Geigle reported that BCAAS is planning a program in Wyomissing, Berks County, to mark the occasion.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 02/06/2008
· Letters requesting assignment of a liaison to work with the POLC have been sent to Amateur Astronomers Assn. of Pittsburgh, Oil Region Astronomical Society and Central PA Observers.
· Bill McGeeney has posted an invitation to attend POLC meetings, on Craig’s List.
· Development of the code enforcement officer workshop program is progressing.
· The POLC website is being subjected to a complete upgrade, under the direction of Barry Johnson and Bill McGeeney.
· Jim McTish reported that in addition to DEP, DCNR has signed on to support POLC’s municipal workshops.
· The POLC will have a booth at the Green Valleys Association’s Envirofest and Warwick Park’s Outdoor Fest, both on 05/03
· Earth Hour and National Dark-Sky Week – The POLC explored ways to participate in the two events.
· Kathy Buczynski displayed the CCAS banner as an example of the type of banner that might be suitable for the POLC. It was agreed that a white field and dark blue message would be the best choice.
· A draft version of the POLC’s hand-out brochure for residents was discussed and enhancements made. At least initially, it will be produced in black and white.
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 01/02/2008
Old Business:
Critique of 2007 Accomplishments
New Business:
Election of Officers
President: Stan Stubbe Vice President: Sandy Goodstein Treasurer: Barry Johnson Secretary: Chris Fessett
2008 Plans
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 12/05/2007
Education / Publicity Committee Report
5/3 08 – Green Valleys Assn. “Envirofest” 10/12/08 – Pa. Planning Assoc. Annual Conference – Pittsburg
5/3 08 – Green Valleys Assn. “Envirofest”
10/12/08 – Pa. Planning Assoc. Annual Conference – Pittsburg
Peter Detterline
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room. Rt. 23 just west of Rt. 100 in South Coventry Twp., Pottstown, PA 19465
POLC 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
01/17 Lighting ordinance presentation made to Schuylkill Township, Chester County, Planning Commission
02/22 Light-pollution presentation to Green Valleys Association, SE PA watershed protection organization.
02/28 Provided light pollution abatement input for PA Department of Environmental Protection Pennsylvania Wilds Design Guide
03/03 Presentation made at Schuylkill Watershed Congress on the impact of bad lighting on watershed health.
03/04 Presentation made to Chesmont Astronomical Society.
03/28 In conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, conducted workshop for municipal officials in Bucks County, PA.
04/13 Manned IDA light pollution booth at Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Expo at Harford
04/14 Community College, Belair, MD
04/20 Presentation on light pollution made at Chesmont Astro star party
04/21 Manned light-pollution booth with Chester County Astronomy Society at Exton Mall
04/22 Manned light-pollution booth at Berks County AAS Center Park presentation
04/28 Manned light-pollution booth at Chester County Warwick Park Earth Day
05/05 Manned light-pollution booth at Green Valleys Association Envirofest
05/10 Made light-pollution presentation to Berks County AAS
06/21 Light-pollution presentation to Chester County Chapter of Sierra Club
06/26 Light-pollution presentation made to Green Valleys Assn. summer camp
07/07 Light-pollution booth at Uwchlan Township PA Community Day
07/17 Light-pollution presentation made at Clymer Library, Pocono Pines, PA
08/11 Light pollution presentation at Chesmont Astro StarFest
08/14 Light-pollution presentation to Federation of Northern Chester County Communities
09/11 Light-pollution presentation to Chester County Astronomy Society.
09/27 DCNR Presentation on light pollution
10/13 Light-Pollution booth at Schuylkill River Festival
10/29 Lighting ordinance presentation at the Pennsylvania Planning Association annual convention in Gettysburg, PA
10/30 In conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection conducted a lighting ordinance workshop for municipalities in Chester County, PA
Misc. Worked with Schuylkill, Wallace and East Nantmeal Townships in the creation and passage of lighting ordinances based on the POLC model ordinance. Total such ordinances now at 31.
Worked with Cherry Springs State Park in petitioning DCNR to provide proper protection against potential light pollution created by the installation of a proposed wind-turbine farm.
Provided outreach help to PA residents seeking information on how to control their neighbors’ bad lighting.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 11/07/2007
Education/Publicity Committee The POLC participated in the following events that occurred since the October meeting or are scheduled to occur in the future:
The dark-skies article in the 10/22 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer was discussed.
Technical Committee:
2008 Meeting Schedule:
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 10/07/2007
The following events occurred or are scheduled to occur:
Chester County Workshop and PPA Presentation · The two presentations were critiqued. Good-Lighting Award · Further discussion of format, process and content. Discussed Gary Honis' experiences with such awards. Residential Tool Box · Reviewed and critiqued a proposed handout/flier/brochure, "Friendly Outdoor Lighting," which provides helpful information for homeowners on good residential outdoor lighting.
Display Table · A discussion was held on the need to purchase a suitable cover for use on display tables. It was agreed that such a cover would be an asset. Several attendees indicated that they might have a reasonably-priced source for one. The message would read: "PA Outdoor Lighting Council" in large letters.
2008 Meeting Dates
· It was agreed to continue to hold meetings on the first Wednesday of each month in '08, assuming the meeting room is available
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 09/05/07
Education/Publicity Committee: The following events occurred or are scheduled to occur · Sandy, who manned the POLC display table at the 8/11 Warwick County Starfest, estimated that between 800 and 900 attended the program. Karl made a light-pollution presentation. · 8/14 Northern Federation ordinance presentation · 9/11 Chester County Astro Soc. Presentation · 10/13 Schuylkill River Festival · 10/29 PA Planning Assoc. conference presentation · 10/30 Chester County municipal-official workshop
Technical Committee: · A binder containing residential lighting information for use on table-top displays is being further developed. · With the enactment of the Marlborough Township, Montgomery County, lighting ordinance, the number of ordinances based on POLC's model stands at 29. · Working with Penn Township, Chester County, on a lighting ordinance · Reported on assistance to several citizens with light pollution problems
Old Business: Chester County Workshop · West Goshen Twp. has given permission to use their facility on 10/30/07 for a presentation to Chester County municipal officials. Presentation content will be critiqued at the October meeting. Good-Lighting Award · Further discussion of format, process and content with emphasis on making an award soon as a way to gain experience POLC Presentation · Critiqued a PowerPoint presentation introducing POLC to astronomy clubs
Next Meeting: The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, 1111 Ridge Rd., South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 08/01/07
Education/Publicity Committee Karl Krasley reported on the 08/11 Chesmont Starfest at Warwick County Park in Chester County, at which POLC will have a display. The following events occurred or are scheduled to occur · 6/21 Sierra Club of Chester County presentation · 6/26 Green Valleys Assoc. Environmental Camp presentation · Uwchlan Township Community Day table-top display · 7/17 Clymer Library light pollution presentation · 8/11 Warwick Park, Chester County, Chesmont Astro Starfest · 8/14 Northern Federation ordinance presentation · 9/11 Chester County Astro Soc. presentation · 10/29 PA Planning Assoc. conference presentation · 10/30 Chester County ordinance workshop
Membership Committee · Will be sending letters to PA astronomy clubs requesting appointment of liaisons
Technical Committee · A binder containing residential lighting information for use on table-top displays, is being developed. · Reported progress on several municipalities developing lighting ordinances · Reported on assistance to a person with light pollution problems
Old Business: Chester County Workshop · West Goshen Twp. has given permission to use their facility on 10/30/07 for a presentation to Chester County municipal officials. Good-Lighting Award · Further discussion of format, process and content Lighting Tool Kit for Homeowners · Further discussion of format, process and content
New Business: Membership · Discussed what POLC can do to assist astronomy clubs in their dark-sky efforts.
Next Meeting: The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, September 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch, Community Room, South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 06/06/07
Education/Publicity Committee: The following events occurred or are scheduled to occur · 5/5 Green Valleys Association Envirofest Table-top display · 5/10 BCAAS dark-sky presentation and update · 5/12 Presentation at CSSP star party · 6/21 Sierra Club of Chester County presentation · Uwchlan Township Community Day table-top display · 7/17 Clymer Library · 8/11 Warwick Park, Chester County, Chesmont Astro Starfest · 10/28 Application submitted for PPA conference presentation
Membership Committee: · Sent invitation letters to two potential members
Technical Committee: · Report on Lightfair NYC · Finalized Novice Astronomer Presentation · State Park Wind Turbine Issue
Old Business: Bucks County Presentation Follow-up · Sent follow-up letters to 4 participants Chester County Workshop · Made application to West Goshen Twp to use their facility on 10/30/07 Good-Lighting Award · Discussed format, process and content Lighting Tool Kit for Homeowners · Discussed format and content
New Business: POLC Brochure Upgrade · Discussed need for a new brochure, format and content
Next Meeting: The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank, Bucktown Branch Community Room, South Coventry, Chester Co., PA., 19465. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 05/02/07
Education/Publicity Committee The following events occurred or are scheduled to occur · 4/13 & 4/14 Harford Community College Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Expo, Bel Air, MD · 4/20 Chesmont/GVA Star Party, Light Pollution Presentation for young stargazers · 4/21 CCAS/Exton Mall Table-top display · 4/22 BCAAS Centre Park table-top display · 4/28 Earth Day Warwick Park · 5/5 Green Valleys Association Envirofest Table-top display · 5/10 BCAAS dark-sky presentation and update · 7/17 Clymer Library · 10/28 Application submitted for PPA conference presentation
Technical Committee · Developed story board on energy conservation · Developing presentation on the impact of light on stargazing · Working with Montgomery County on LED sign restrictions
Old Business: Bucks County Presentation Follow-up · Nockamixon - Took sky brightness readings and attended meeting · Marlborough Township, Montco lighting ordinance progressing Chester County Workshop · To be held on Oct 30, location currently undecided Good-Lighting Award Youth Presentation Critique
Next Meeting: The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room in South Coventry, Chester Co., PA. The public is invited.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 04/04/07 Committee Reports:
Education/Publicity Committee · A light pollution presentation will be made at the Summer Reading Program at Clymer Library in the Poconos in July. · POLC will have a table at the 4/28 Earth Day event at Warwick Park in Chester Co. · POLC will have a table at the Green Valleys Assn Envirofest on 5/5 in East Nantmeal, Chester Co. · A presentation will be made to the Berks County astronomy club on 5/10.
Technical Committee · POLC provided outreach services to several residents of the Pittsburgh area who were experiencing problems with glare from their neighbor's lighting. · POLC is discussing the possibility of working with the Sierra Club of PA in controlling light pollution. · POLC's light pollution abatement input will be included in the PA Wilds Design Guide, due to be issued in June.
Membership Committee · A letter inviting amateur astronomy club participation in POLC activities will be sent.
Old Business: · Bucks County Presentation - A discussion was held critiquing the 3/28 workshop for Bucks County municipal officials and planners. The event was judged to be a success. · Astronomy Club Contacts - Chester County Astronomical Society had a representative at the meeting.
New Business: · A lighting designer's view of light pollution issues. Kristin Keilt of K² Lighting related her experiences with convincing clients of the importance of responsible lighting and the importance of understandable lighting ordinances. · Youth Presentations - A discussion was held on the importance of exposing young people to light pollution issues and how best to present the issues. It was agreed that the presentation will have to be dynamic to get and hold their attention. · PPA - POLC will apply to conduct a session at the annual Pennsylvania Planning Association conference in Gettysburg on October 28/29. · Quarterly Progress Report - A list of 6 significant POLC accomplishments that occurred during the first quarter of this year were discussed. · Good Lighting Award - A discussion was held on the merits or making awards for good lighting. It was agreed that the opportunity for exposure should be pursued. · POLC will work on the development of a booklet containing helpful outdoor lighting tips for homeowners. Next Meeting:
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room in South Coventry, Chester Co., PA.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 03/07/07
Education/Publicity Committee:
Bucks County Presentation - Jim McTish reported that the Bucks County presentation to municipal officials would be held on 03/28 in the Doylestown Borough Hall from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Notification has gone out and publicity has been initiated. The Schuylkill Watershed Congress presentation was critiqued.
Annual Elections:
The following offices were filled: President - Stan Stubbe Vice President - Sandy Goodstein Treasurer - Barry Johnson Secretary - Chris Fessett Gary Honis was elected to the Board
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room in South Coventry, Chester Co., PA.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 02/07/07
Education/Publicity Committee Report - Karl
Membership Committee - Sandy
Technical Committee - Stan
Treasurer's Report
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 01/03/07
Education/Publicity Committee Report:
A discussion was held on the need to seek an individual to head up POLC's publicity program on a statewide basis.
Membership Committee: A draft letter to astronomy clubs in PA requesting that they appoint a liaison to POLC was critiqued. A periodic newsletter will be considered.
Technical Committee Report:
Treasurer's Report: POLC has received a generous donation from an anonymous source. It has been determined that donations should be made out to "PA Section of IDA."
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, 02/07/07 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room, South Coventry, PA.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 12/06/06
Education/Publicity Committee Report: The Board agreed to lead an effort to protect Weiser State Forest from potential light encroachment from a proposed wind turbine farm.
Membership Committee: As a suggested way to encourage public attendance at Board meetings, consideration will be given to holding short presentations by Board members and guests at each Board meeting. Among the suggested topics was the effect of light at night on health
Treasurer's Report: POLC has received three generous donations from commercial establishments.
Next Meeting: The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, 01/03/07 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room, South Coventry, PA.
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 11/01/06
Homeowners Program
The November POLC Board meeting was dedicated to the presentation of a program to homeowners that covered the following topics:
The next POLC meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room
POLC Board Meeting Notes - 10/04/06
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room.
Education/Publicity Committee Report (Chris) –
POLC will have a tabletop display at Starfest on 09/15 at Warwick County Park.
POLC will have a tabletop display at Franklin Institute on Sunday, Oct. 1, starting at noon.
POLC will have a tabletop display at a CAS starparty at Green Valleys Association on 10/13 or 10/14.
It was agreed that the next municipality presentation should be held in Bucks County.
Technical Committee (Stan) –
No further action to report on Lower Oxford Twp, Chester County, but citizens group continuing to push for a lighting ordinance.
POLC attended a code committee meeting in West Vincent Twp, Chester County to consider lighting ordinance upgrade.
The committee has developed a draft Power Point presentation for homeowners.
Membership Committee (Sandy) –
Membership Letter – A draft letter to prospective members was discussed. The Board members will send their additional comments to Sandy so that the letter can be finalized. It was agreed that the initial mailing would be limited to those with addresses within an approximate 30-mile radius of South Coventry.
There will be a sign-up list at Starfest to solicit new members.
Homeowners Presentation Critique – The Board viewed a draft version of the Homeowners Power Point Presentation. Comments were recorded for Technical Committee consideration.
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Program – A discussion was held on the advisability of POLC getting involved in this program and it was concluded that it would not be appropriate.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the National Penn Bank Bucktown Branch Community Room.
POLC Meeting Notes - 8/9/06
Present:
Stan Stubbe, Karl Krasley, Barry Johnson
Education Committee Report (Karl) –
Technical Commi