| Committee | Chairperson | Monthly Meeting | Meeting Location |
| Dark Sky | Powell Hall (615) 872-0162 | First Tuesday, 7:30pm | McKendree Tower, Room 201 4343 Lebanon Pk, Hermitage |
| Equipment, Facilities & Grants | Lonnie Puterbaugh (615) 661-9540 | First Wednesday, 7:30pm | Lonnie Puterbaugh’s home at 8214 Twin Spring Ct, Brentwood |
| Finance and Budget | Bob Rice | — | — |
| Long Range Planning | Joe Boyd (615) 386-3134 | First Wednesday, 7:30pm (odd-numbered months only) | Jefferson Square Clubhouse |
| Program | JanaRuth Ford | — | — |
| Public Relations, Outreach & Mentoring | — | — | — |
| Tennessee Star Party | — | First Thursday following each Board meeting | Jefferson Square Clubhouse |
Serves as liaison with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), of which BSAS is a member, and with the IDA's Middle Tennessee Section. Promotes dark skies in the Middle Tennessee area by working with local groups to inform the public of the advantages of responsible outdoor lighting.
return to topSupervises maintenance and use of BSAS equipment and facilities. Proposes and recommends future acquisitions. Develops and manages equipment loan programs. Investigates and applies for grants to support the programs of the BSAS. Coordinates with the Long Range Planning Committee.
return to topPrepares BSAS annual budget. Oversees fundraising efforts. Proposes changes to the dues structure, in cooperation with the Membership Coordinator.
return to topDevelops and recommends long range goals and objectives to the BSAS membership.
return to topPlans programs for each membership meeting. Chooses, invites and makes arrangements for guest speakers and program presenters. Manages payments of honoraria and expenses for nonmember presenters and provides certificates of appreciation.
return to topCoordinates publicity for BSAS programes and activities. Arranges and coordinates member activities, educational programs and star parties. Coordinates with Adventure Science Center, Dyer Observatory and area parks to schedule and staff astronomy events. Develop and coordinate member-staffed mentoring programs.
return to topPlans for the upcoming Tennessee Star Party; coordinates events, programs, services, publicity and communications; solicits speakers and prizes; works with volunteers and coordinates with other regional clubs.
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