As a member of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society, you have the privilege to vote for colleagues who will serve as your representatives on the MAPS Board. MAPS encourages your participation in this key activity that has a lasting impact on our organization.

MAPS members – check your inbox in January for your online voting invitation. All votes must by submitted by January 31, 2016. We thank you for your participation in this election and in MAPS overall.

Election information from MAPS By-Laws

  • Officers shall be elected on a mail-in or electronic ballot by the membership in January.
  • Terms of office shall be for two years.
  • The President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected in odd-numbered years, and the Board Members elected in even numbered years.
  • Officers will assume their positions at the conclusion of the annual business meeting.

Review the candidates’ bios for the positions of President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer for MAPS 2017 Officer Elections in the table below.

TimeSession NameLocation
9:00 – 9:15 AMArrival / RegistrationPlanetarium Entrance
9:15 – 9:45 AMIntroductions/Welcome ActivityPlanetarium
9:45 AM – NoonSession I (Solar Quest and related talks)Planetarium
Noon – 12:45 PMLunchGreat Room
12:45 – 2:00 PMSession II (More than Meets the Eye and related talks)Planetarium
2:00 – 3:15 PMTelescopesRoom 103
3:15 – 4:00 PMWrap-Up / Take-AwaysRoom 103