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[Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>]

Peggy,

We're fine.  Thanks for asking.

Tom



At 08:37 PM 11/1/2004 -0700, Peggy wrote:
>It's a mystery to me why the SAC board persists in making star party
>liability such an issue.  When I secured our insurance several years ago, I
>provided them with specially written disclaimers from the insurance company
>for various functions.  Several board members refused to use them.  Then
>they secured new insurance last year which is double the price because they
>refused to shop the market.  Then they argued the high price of the
>insurance.  The Verde Valley group and the Flagstaff group got their
>insurance after I secured the SAC insurance.  It's an old story . . . a few
>people controlling the activities of a larger group.  How are you and Jenn
>doing ?   Peggy
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>
>To: <AZ-Observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:19 PM
>Subject: [AZ-Observing] Star Party On Ice?
>
>
>> There has been some discussion among the SAC Board about the potential
>> liability issue at star parties.  And it is understandable, considering
>> folks are climbing ladders and dodging thorny succulents in the dark.
>> Take a look at the picture from an Astronomers of Verde Valley public star
>> party about one-third of the way down this page.
>>
>> http://www.astroverde.jaspernet.com/news.htm
>>
>> Please tell me it's *roller* hockey they play on this rink.  I am eagerly
>> awaiting a reply from JD Maddy on this one.
>>
>> Tom
>>
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