Skyscrapers 75th
In addition, our guest speaker William Penhallow re-introduced us to our old friends of Skyscrapers: Charles Smiley founder of Skyscrapers; Phil Newmarker; Donald Reed; Dr. Fred Whipple of the “Dirty Snowball” theory of comets fame and Charles Oliver of the American Meteor Society.
As I reflect on the evening I am amazed at the history of Skyscrapers and I am proud to be a part of this tradition.
Secretary’s report – May 5, 2007 May’s monthly meeting was very special: it marked the beginning of a yearlong celebration of Skyscrapers’ 75th anniversary! Members gathered at 5:30 p.m. at Romanzo Café in Coventry, RI for dinner. The 75th-Anniversary Planning Committee made the arrangements – Thank you to all the committee members! Business meeting: A brief business meeting was called to order by President Huestis after dinner.
- Old business: Pending motions to admit Mark Bronson (Canada), John Biafore, and Dave Rose into the membership were passed.
- President’s announcements: President Huestis introduced the recently elected Executive Committee.
The business meeting was adjourned and followed by two presentations. Member Gerry Dyck gave the first presentation, entitled “Skyscrapers at 75,” which included slides about Seagrave Observatory and Skyscrapers and their activities – such as meetings, trips, outreach, photography; the musical theme of the presentation was Haydn’s 75th symphony. Life-member William Penhallow, the monthly meeting’s featured speaker, gave the second presentation entitled “Skyscrapers – A Historical Perspective,” some of his personal memories over 60 years (1947–2007). The evening was a success and a great start to this year’s celebration!
2006–2007 Secretary’s note: I have enjoyed serving Skyscrapers the past three years. Thank you.
&emdash; Mercedes Rivero-Hudec
