[LVAS] Looking for Hot Astronomy Chicks

[Laura Kelm]

I'm signed up for the Mt. Olive event, but if you have enough people for
that I could always do this middle school event - I'm flexible, just let me
know where you want me/could use me more.

Laura

On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 2:55 PM, David Blanchette <Yahoo at awit.com> wrote:

> (I apologize for the subject line, but it was too good to pass up.)
>
> I have a request from Monaco Middle School for someone(s) to come out
> Friday, April 23 to a "read-a-thon sleepover" for about 30 middle
> school girls, to give a demonstration (which I interpret to mean
> showing how a telescope works and is used) and let the girls observe
> whatever might be up at the time.
>
> We currently have the twice postponed (due to weather) Mt. Olive
> Lutheran School event on that date.  We're also likely to get a last
> minute request from the local Boy Scout council for support at the
> Sunset Park Camporee
>
> What I'm looking for is two or three of our lady astronomers to
> handle this event.  While I don't think there is any problem with
> guys being there, I'd like the girls to see that this hobby/career is
> as much for them as it is for boys.
>
> Please let me know if you are interested, as soon as possible.  In my
> response to the teacher, I'm telling her that we have another event
> already scheduled, but I'm inquiring of my volunteers to see if I can
> cover both events.  As we are probably an "add on" to the event, if
> we can't make it, things will be okay, so you can have a week to
> consider whether you want to attend.
>
> Thank you, ladies.
>
> -- David
>
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