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Outreach with a large Church
Camp
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SCAN had several outreach
events with a church group at a large summer camp. Spread out over 4
different days, these outreaches introduced astronomy and the beautiful
views through telescopes to a wide range of youth. These young people
were a pleasure to meet and talk with, and we enjoyed the opportunity to
spend time with them. |
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Outreach with the Student
Conservation Association
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SCAN had an outreach
event with the Student Conservation Association. These young men and
woman have dedicated their summers, and some several years, to working
to clean and clear our natural trails. The attendees were from Missouri,
California, New York, Georgia, and other states. We had a great time
showing the stars to this fine group. |
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Six Outreach Events in July
2010 |
SCAN has six outreach
events scheduled for the month of July 2010. All six of the events are
private outreach events that SCAN is participating at the request of the
private groups. We still plan to be at our monthly public outreach
events if the skies cooperate. The total attendance for these events
should be close to 2000 participants. |
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This Year, Another Great
Benefit of SCAN Membership |
SCAN has had the pleasure of working with
many great groups this year in pursuit of the SCAN goal of Astronomy
Outreach. As a result of donations from these groups, all SCAN members
have had their dues for the 2010-2011 year paid for by SCAN. No dues for
SCAN members this year if you were a member last year.
Congratulations SCAN Members!!! |
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SCAN and the Roanoke Valley
Master Naturalists
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SCAN enjoyed working with
the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The
night was clear, and the attending SCAN members thoroughly enjoyed
working with this group. |
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SCAN and the Girl Scouts |
SCAN had the pleasure of working with
the Girl Scouts on an Astronomy Event on Friday, February 19, 2010. This
is a very successful event, and we are looking forward to working with
the Girl Scouts in the future. |
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SCAN News - SCAN Founding
Member, Michael Overacker, has completed his Master Outreach
Certification with the Astronomical League. Michael has completed over
170 hours of Astronomy Outreach to over 4300 people. His outreach has
been to the general public, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, public
and private schools, colleges, and private programs and events. |
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Astronomy Day Success
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SCAN News
- The Astronomy Mobile Outreach Vehicle (AMOV) was at the Mustang and
Ford Powered RoundUp Car and Truck Show on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from
10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Tanglewood Mall Firestone for Astronomy
Day 2009. Hundreds of people took advantage of the telescopes set up for
solar viewing, as well as the meteorites on display. A very successful
event. |
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SCAN News
- SCAN member, Michael Overacker, was recently awarded the Clifford W.
Holmes Grant by the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference. This grant is
awarded to people who are active in Astronomy Outreach and have proven
their ability to work toward the promotion of Astronomy to the general
public. |
