Subject: [DPS Members] DPS Mailing #08-11: 2008 DPS Election reminder, Issue 08-11, June 25th 2008 DPS Web site: http://dps.aas.org/ +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1) 2008 DPS Election: Reminder to vote 2) Upcoming Meetings +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1---------1---------1---------1---------1---------1---------1---------1 2008 DPS ELECTION: REMINDER TO VOTE The 2008 DPS election will end at midnight on June 30th. Please cast your votes now, to elect the DPS Vice-Chair and committee members, and to vote on changing the DPS bylaws to provide for replacement of the Vice-Chair, and incorporation of other planetary systems into the DPS statement of purpose. You can find the candidate statements and other details at http://dps.aas.org/mail_archive/dpsm.08-09.html Voting is via a Web form, at http://www.aas.org/vote/ You will need your AAS membership number and password in order to vote- there is the option to reset your password if necessary. You can look up your membership number via https://members.aas.org/source/security/AccountLoginAndSearch.cfm If you still have trouble, contact the AAS office at [email protected], 202-328-2010. So far, about 20% of members have voted. Note that I can cast your vote for you if you can't access the electronic system for some reason- just send me an e-mail ([email protected]) with your preferences, from the e-mail address listed in the AAS online directory at http://members.aas.org/directory/public_directory.cfm 2---------2---------2---------2---------2---------2---------2---------2 UPCOMING MEETINGS Titan and Saturn Book Symposia: Abstracts due June 27th. The Cassini-Huygens Project Science Group is making every effort to involve the Titan and Saturn System science community in the Titan and Saturn Book Symposia. Therefore, we are dropping the late fee penalty and for those wishing to be in the program and we are extending the abstract deadline until June 27th . All posters presented will be considered as potential scientific contributions to the Titan and Saturn books. Titan Book Symposium: http://titanaftercassini.com/ The Titan Book Symposium, which will be held at the Omni Hotel Bayfront Tower in Corpus Christi, TX, July 7-11, 2008, will scientifically examine the Cassini-Huygens mission to Titan along with ground based observational and theoretical supporting studies for the purpose of writing a book on Titan. The book, to be published by Springer-Verlag, is targeted for publication in late 2009. A secondary purpose of the meeting is to hold a one-day symposium of future Titan missions with emphasis on the Titan Explorer flagship proposal and participation by interested industrial parties. Registration of $450.00 is now open through June 27th. If you have questions, please contact Hunter Waite (Organizer) at [email protected] or Melody Cherry (Administrator) @ [email protected] or @ 210-522-3745. Saturn Book Symposium: http://www.saturnaftercassini.org/ Registration and Abstract submissions are now open for the "Saturn after Cassini/Huygens" symposium being held at Imperial College London between 28th July - 1st August 2008. The abstract deadline is Friday 27th June 2008. Please consider submitting abstracts for the poster sessions linked to the variety topics which will be covered by the book, incorporating Saturn, Magnetosphere, Rings and Icy Satellites. Future missions will be discussed also. Registration is 352.50 British pounds and is open through June 27th. We look forward to your participation and attendance. +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ Send E-news submissions to: John Spencer, DPS Secretary ([email protected])