ok... as Ed indicated in his e-mail, here are important dates for the week of 9/17-9/20:
Tuesday, September 17th- this is a meeting for all members and all who wish to become members. we will discuss what it means to be part of the club as opposed to being part of the class.
Wednesday, September 18th- we will discuss the year's research while old members will plate OP50
Friday, September 20th- we shall cut chunks

Enjoy your long weekend and enjoy the fact that someone like Ed knows your e-mail address.

SI