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

Hi Debbie,
I've been helping Patricia with the star parties so I will be there. It's on a Friday night, 21 August. If you would like I could meet you at the entrance and you could follow me in. It's about half a mile off the paved road, but an easy dirt road. It's a nice location for a star party. 

Jeff

On Jul 17, 2009, at 3:04 PM, debbie roth wrote:
Depending on the days, I would like to do this. I can't do it alone because I don't have as much knowledge as the others in this group, but you can count on me for one of the scopes. Let me know more details as you get them. thx 

Debbie Roth

From: acrayon@xxxxxxx
To: patriciaarmstrong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; Telescoper@xxxxxxx; 
sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Park Ranger Needs HELP Mr. Wizard!
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:40:14 -0700
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!

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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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