CODY Astronomical Society

The History and Constitution of the Society

wpeA.jpg (4988 bytes)The society was formed in January 1998 following a year of preparatory work by a number of the founder members. The history goes back to 1997 when Phil Alner, our chairman, 'discovered' the Society telescope (for more detail see OUR 'SCOPE). A core group of members including Phil Alner, Gordon Lloyd, Geoff Rowlands and Paul Curtis worked to bring this back into working condition and gain permission for its use from our employer. The society now has permission to use, care and maintain this excellent observatory, housing a 6" Carl Zeiss Coudé refractor in excellent condition.

The society has a formal constitution and has a membership of 40+. Members of this seasons full committee are listed below:-  

President: Dr.Graham Coley     Chairman and membership Secretary: Phil Alner
Secretary: Vacant     Member Reg Withy
Treasurer: Roy Mitchell

 

Observatory Coordinator: Gordon Lloyd  
Member: Roger F.Smith   Webmaster Paul Curtis

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Librarian: Norman Kelsey   Talks Organiser Colin Hooper