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		| Paper: | 
		ASP: Gearing Up for the Next 120 | 
	 
	
		| Volume: | 
		431, Science Education and Outreach:  Forging a Path to the Future | 
	 
	
		| Page: | 
		276 | 
	 
	
		| Authors: | 
		Manning, J. G. | 
	 
	
	
		| Abstract: | 
		In 2009, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific celebrates 120 years of serving the cause of astronomy, with a membership of professional and amateur astronomers, educators, and interested public; professional and popular publications; and increasingly, a variety of education and professional development programs and dissemination networks serving our various constituencies.  As the Society begins a new strategic planning phase and looks forward to the next 120 years of service, with a re-articulated mission (“Advancing science literacy through engagement in astronomy”) and a continuing commitment to science, education and outreach, in which direction(s) shall it head?  The presenter will offer a few thoughts and conference participants will be surveyed for theirs in their role as continuing or newly minted ASP members.  Outcomes:  The audience will gain insight into ASP’s future planning and will be surveyed for their input in the process. | 
	 
	
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