[AZ-Observing] Re: looking for a speaker

Dan,

Thanks for the run-down.  It's a slam-dunk that Tom Polakis can give a great 
comparison of "film vs. digital astrophotography."  I've also been proven 
wrong (which is good), about the lack of interest in mirror making.  I've 
just received email-mail on the subject.

Paul

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Heim" <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:26 PM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: looking for a speaker


> Paul,
>
> Yes, we've met a few times years ago, at star parties and the Arizona
> Science Center (on Astronomy Day), I believe.  I share your complaints 
> about
> finding good speakers.  With our club still so new, most of the
> organizational duties have fallen to me and Roger Serrato (friend,
> co-founder, and Treasurer).  I'm doing the speaker scheduling and the
> newsletter.  I was hoping someone would step up and run for VP, but DFAC 
> is
> just too new and doesn't have a large enough membership to draw talent 
> from
> yet.
>
> I did get a response to my speaker request from Tom Polakis, who has made
> the transition from film to digital, so I'm sure we'll all learn from him.
> We try to get a mix of professionals and amateurs for our speakers, and 
> our
> first season's lecture series went well.  One of the things we do to 
> attract
> speakers is provide honoraria, even for in-town speakers, just to help out
> with gas.  We meet up in Anthem, so it's a bit of a drive for some.  We
> provide $20 for in-town speakers, and $50 for out-of-towners.  We want to
> build a reputation for treating our speakers well ... and that includes
> keeping the meeting on schedule and giving our speakers all the time they
> expect.
>
> Several of our members are interested in the "film to digital transition"
> topic, which was what prompted my search.  Nobody has yet asked about 
> mirror
> making or any of your other specialties.  But we are having our business
> meeting tonite, so I'll bring it up and see if there's any interest. 
> Thanks
> for the offer.  I'll let you know.  We still have three lecture meetings 
> to
> fill for next season.  We don't meet during the summer.  Thanks again, and
> clear skies.
>
> Dan Heim
>
> 
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