About
Mission Statement
The purpose of the society is to foster interest in astronomy, to encourage and assist members in the study of astronomy and in the making and use of astronomical instruments. The Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society (SVAS) is a nonprofit educational society. One of the oldest astronomical societies in the United States, it was founded in 1945 by 50 local astronomy enthusiasts. SVAS members range from young students and amateurs curious about the night sky to many college professors and even a world-famous comet hunter.
The SVAS serves the community of Northern California through its successful and long-standing Outreach programs and it membership through programs such as telescope workshops, loaner telescopes program and member star parties. The SVAS maintains an Observatory on Forest Service lands high in the Sierra Mountains for use by its members.
Governing Documents
The SVAS Governing Documents can be accessed by clicking here.
Updated Bylaws can be accessed by clicking here.
Board Meeting Minutes
The Minutes of past SVAS Board Meetings can be accessed by clicking on the links below.
2012:
August 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
2011:
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
2010:
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
March 19, 2010 Annual Meeting Notes
February 2010
January 2010
2009:
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
August 2009
June 2009
May 2009
February 2009
January 2009
2008:
November 2008
Board Meeting Minutes going back to 2004 can be accessed in our archive at:
http://www.svas.org/boarddocuments/
