[sac-forum] October Elections



Dear SAC members,

    I've decided not to run for reelection for 2009.

    While this position has been quite a lot of fun to execute,
this year has been full of upheaval in my personal life, losing a job I thought
was secure, then finding another, and losing it, too.  Just the job
searching alone is quite stressful.  I thought long and hard to come up
with a reason to continue, given my current employment and personal
status.  These things taken into account, I feel I am not in a position to
continue this ranking within SAC.  I've grown more and more distracted and
also feel my focus is lacking to efficiently run SAC as it deserves.



    In my time in office, I've achieved
what I set out to do-set up and enhance our public outreach program and
footprint for public awareness.  I have confidence in Jack, Rick and Chris
to carry on that policy.  My agreement to carry on the legacy of Steve Coe
with the Novice Group chairmanship, coupled with the coordination of the Grand
Canyon Star Party North Rim legacy should easily convey my commitment to the
importance of this public outreach philosophy, as well as my commitment to the
club's interests.

    Surely, I have enough on my plate, coordinating the GCSPNR,
along with the Kaibab Lodge contingent, not to mention the Novice Group.

      It'd be useless to try to talk me out of it, so
save your strength.  Fortunately, I found and started another job at
U-Haul last Monday, and this position seems much more stable than the others,
so I'm hopeful.  Perhaps later, when things settle down for Rosie and I,
I'll consider another term as has been suggested by one of the board
members.  Until that time, I thank you for your support and encouragement
and hope you'll consider nominating someone with a similar commitment to public
outreach as I have.











Steve Dodder

President, Saguaro Astronomy Club

Director, Stone Haven Observatory 

fester00@xxxxxxxxxxx 

http://www.stargazing.net/Astroman

 


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