[sac-forum] Re: Park Ranger Needs HELP Mr. Wizard!

Patricia, I'm forwarding your request to SAC members who, in addition to 
myself, may be able to be of assistance.  This will, also, get this put on the 
SAC calendar giving more visibility.

First question coming to my mind is how many scopes would you think are needed? 
 I'm sure we can have one but perhaps even 5 or 10 would show up.

Thank you for asking us to volunteer.

Jack, I know you are in charge of Public Events but thought it advisable to let 
other SAC member be aware of this opportunity.

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Patricia Armstrong - PARKSX 
  To: AJ Crayon 
  Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 11:49 AM
  Subject: RE: Park Ranger Needs HELP Mr. Wizard!


   
  Do you think you could find someone who might want to do a star party Friday 
August 21 730pm?  We have the best dark sky in the metro area.  Your volunteer 
could invite his friends for free.  It's a fairly popular thing during the hot 
summer and it's one way I can actually get people in the gate in the summer.  
You might get some new club members too!  Bring anything your club is promoting.

   

  From: AJ Crayon [mailto:acrayon@xxxxxxx] 
  Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 8:08 AM
  To: Patricia Armstrong - PARKSX
  Subject: Re: Park Ranger Needs HELP Mr. Wizard!

   

  Patricia, I can't commit to a once a month setting, but what I will do is to 
post your request on the SAC e-mail list for the Public Outreach director and 
request he contact you and work on setting up something with a volunteer for 
each month.


  AJ Crayon
  Phoenix, AZ

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Patricia Armstrong - PARKSX 

    To: acrayon@xxxxxxx 

    Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:34 AM

    Subject: Park Ranger Needs HELP Mr. Wizard!

     

    Hi!  I'm the park ranger in Goodyear on the west side near Phoenix.  Every 
month I lead a hike called "Dark Sky Hike".  I had a guy-Steve Dermer- who 
would set up his telescope out in the desert (he drove) and I'd lead a group 
out and back.  He is now ill and can't do it anymore.  Do you have a hobbyist 
who might be willing to commit once a month-or even less-to help with this 
program?  I'm not getting the star thing.  Altho I've tried-I'm just not doing 
a very good job.  It's a popular hike, people love looking at stars.  Tony 
Laconte of Stargazing For Everyone knows me and the park if you want a 
referral.  The point we hike to is drivable so no hiking is involved for the 
astronomer.  It's about a 2 hr commitment and once a month would be lovely.  
The stargazing out here is pretty good and dark considering the area.  I can 
trade horseback rides for stars or write a college recommendation letter (as I 
did for Kevin Lagore).  I'd really love to be able to offer this program again. 
 Can you help?

     


               
            
    Patricia Armstrong, Park Ranger 

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park

    14805 W. Vineyard Avenue

    Goodyear, AZ  85338

    623/932-3811

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