AAS Newsletter July/August 2011, Issue 159 - The Online Publication for the members of the American Astronomical Society Table of Contents President's Column 2 2011 Chrétien Grant Winner 11 From the Executive Office 4 IAU Membership Deadline 11 Secretary's Corner 5 Highlights from the Hub of the Council Actions 6 Universe 12 Journals Update 8 SPD Meeting 23 25 Things About... 9 Washington News Back Page A A S American Astronomical Society AAS Officers President's Column Debra M. Elmegreen, President David J. Helfand, President-Elect Debra Meloy Elmegreen,
[email protected] Lee Anne Willson, Vice-President Nicholas B. Suntzeff, Vice-President Edward B. Churchwell, Vice-President Hervey (Peter) Stockman, Treasurer G. Fritz Benedict, Secretary Richard F. Green, Publications Board Chair We hit a homerun in Boston with Timothy F. Slater, Education Officer one of our biggest summer meetings Councilors ever, including over 1300 registrants; Bruce Balick still, it had the more intimate feel that Richard G. French Eileen D. Friel characterizes our summer gatherings. It Edward F. Guinan was a privilege to share our 218th meeting Patricia Knezek James D. Lowenthal with the American Association of Robert Mathieu Variable Star Observers on the occasion Angela Speck th Jennifer Wiseman of their 100 anniversary, and to present them a certificate to commemorate Executive Office Staff the long-time professional-amateur Kevin B. Marvel, Executive Officer Tracy Beale, Membership Services collaboration we have all enjoyed. Administrator Margaret Geller gave a stirring Henry Chris Biemesderfer, Director of Publishing Laronda Boyce, Meetings & Exhibits Norris Russell Lecture on her discovery Coordinator of large-scale structure in the Universe.