Jimmy, That sounds like a great idea. I'm sure we could find a way to make this educational and fun for the boys. The "traffic control" part sort of scares me. Were you thinking about them holding "Star Party -->" signs? People drive like idiots and having those young men out there amongst the licensed idiots makes me nervous. Am I being too much of a kill-joy? Chris -----Original Message----- From: sac-board-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sac-board-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jimmy Ray Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:45 AM To: sac-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [sac-board] Re: 2011 Thunderbird Park Public Star Party Would the Board entertain the assistance of a Troup of Boy Scouts (<15) for traffic control, directions, assistance in the scope area, etc? One of the requirements for the Astronomy Merit badge lists assisting at a public star party. I am currently working with Troup 222 in earning that badge. I obviously would want this body's approval before approaching the Troup to see if they are available. Thank you, Jimmy Ray -----Original Message----- From: sac-board-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sac-board-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Jones Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:06 PM To: AZ SAC Board Subject: [sac-board] 2011 Thunderbird Park Public Star Party Hello Board! I am looking at Saturday May 7, 2011 as the date for the SAC Public Star Party at T-Bird Park in Glendale and asking for any feedback, else forever hold your peace. I don't see any conflicts, excepting Sunday the 8th is Mother's Day. It will be same arrangements, location, and park entrance as last year (67th Ave). The event will run from 7 to 10 pm. Sunset 7:15 pm, waxing crescent, 19% illum, moonset 11:30 pm, 1st qtr on the 10th. Jack Jones Public Events Coordinator SAC telescoper@xxxxxxx