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MISSION STATEMENT

To be the pre-eminent organization for furthering the professional and business interests of independent practitioners of the earth sciences.

In achieving this vision, emphasis will be placed on (1) professional competence, (2) professional business ethics, and (3) presenting a favorable image of the Society.

Dues & Guests

Dues are $110 Sept.-Dec.

and $110 Jan.- May

Guests are always welcome reservations for the luncheon must be made through Ed Barry (Reservations) at 504-835-2508 no later than two days before the meeting, for a $30 charge. We offer a complimentary lunch to prospective members. Please contact Tony Carollo if you are considering joining our Chapter.

Ad Rates:

Business card ads are $25

1/4 page ads $100

1/2 page ads $200

Full page ads $400 for a 3 month run.

Business card ads for non-members are $50.

SIPES

New Orleans Chapter

Carol St. Germaine, Executive Secretary

P O Box 50088

New Orleans, Louisiana

70130-0088

Michael Sandras has worked in the astronomy related field for most of his adult life. He starting work at Ep Roberts Instruments in the 1980s. He was the manager of the Kenner Planetarium

for 17 years and worked at the University of New Orleans observatory as aninstructor for 16 years. Currently he serves as Manager of the Gretna Observatory. Currently he is one of NASA/JPL’s Solar System Ambassadors to the state of

Louisiana. In this capacity, Sandras continues to give presentations to civic organizations in the southeastern United

States. Sandras is currently President of the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society and State Director of the Louisiana

Mutual UFO Network. He is also a member of the American Astronomical Society, Astronomy Society of the Pacific,

Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, International Dark Sky Association, International Planetarium Society, Southwestern

Association of Planetariums and Southeastern Planetarium Association (SEPA). While with SEPA, he served as

president for two years and on the board of directors for four years. Sandras has an avid interest in many aspects

of astronomy and frequently gives presentations on the subject. His interest in UFO's grew out of his astronomical experiences.