CANCELLED

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to Covid lockdown restrictions.

Members,

2021 marks another milestone in SASI’s history, that being the celebration of SASI’s 60th Anniversary. From the humble beginnings of our two founders Keith Selby and Frank Napier wishing to form SASI’s inaugural club, the James Cook Astronomers Club in 1961, we have an astronomical society that is rated as one of Australia’s top Astronomical Societies. SASI boosts a state of the art amateur observatory and gathering place where observations, cameraderie, meetings and education take place for both members and members of the public.

As it is anticipated that a large number of members and their parties will celebrate this SASI 60th Anniversary milestone the celebration will take place at the Garden Terrace located within the Taren Point Bowling Club.

The details for SASI’s 60th Anniversary celebration are as follows:
• Date: Saturday 18 September, 2021.
• Time: 7pm to 10pm.
• Cost: $25 pp.
• Dinner: Roast carvery with vegetables, salads and alternating dessert.
– A vegetarian Lasagna main option will also be available as well as Gluten Free substitutes.
– Guests may purchase their own beverages at the bar.
– Water will be available free of charge.
– Seating will be at a first come basis.
• Speakers/Presentations: SASI’s patron Fred Watson, State Parliamentarian Eleni Petinos and SASI President Sandy Galos.

Bookings: SASI Treasurer Michael Links would appreciate members giving the numbers of their parties attending as well as total monies owing. The final date for numbers and
monies to be given to Michael Links will be Thursday 2 September, 2021.
Please contact Michael Links directly regarding payment and numbers. Michael’s contact details can be seen on the second page of issues of Southern Observer.