Humble SVAA has grown

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #1 05-07-2007, 11:53 PM

I am pleased to announce that our humble little 'Snake Valley Astronomical Association' in our small town of only about 150 people has blossomed.

We have passed the 30 members mark! Today I recieved our 31st membership application.

Not bad considering we were originally hoping to get about 10 - 15 members.

Interesting to note that the majority of the members come up from Melbourne!!!

There are also members from Snake Valley, Ararat, Learmonth, Broomfield (north of Creswick), and all sorts of places in between.

Our Club nights are a lot of fun (no boring meetings) and I believe that is one of the attractions. Oh, and plus the dark sky!

vindictive666 (John) · #2 06-07-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I am pleased to announce that our humble little 'Snake Valley Astronomical Association' in our small town of only about 150 people has blossomed.

We have passed the 30 members mark! Today I recieved our 31st membership application.

Not bad considering we were originally hoping to get about 10 - 15 members.

Interesting to note that the majority of the members come up from Melbourne!!!

There are also members from Snake Valley, Ararat, Learmonth, Broomfield (north of Creswick), and all sorts of places in between.

Our Club nights are a lot of fun (no boring meetings) and I believe that is one of the attractions. Oh, and plus the dark sky!

you are to far off ken otherwise id join myself lol

janoskiss (Steve H) · #3 06-07-2007, 01:00 PM

It's credit to you Ken and other SVers for taking the initiative and being so welcoming and hospitable. Hope to see you again in SV soon.

matt · #4 06-07-2007, 01:09 PM

Well done Ken and the Snake Valley folk.

As Steve points out, it's a reflection of what you all stand for and the way you are going about things.

Jupiter · #5 06-07-2007, 05:43 PM

Prolly can add another one to that Ken, I'm pretty sure I will attend the November camp, you should've signed me up when I called in yesterday, btw thanks again for showing me all your gear and explaining quite a lot of things to me, I'm gonna have to get one of those Pentax xw 10's.

acropolite (Phil) · #6 06-07-2007, 07:59 PM

Onya Ken, well done, a credit to you and the others who have assisted in the background.

33South (Chris) · #7 06-07-2007, 08:37 PM

Great stuff Ken, wish I lived nearer I recognise all(some) of the good things you be doing in the local area for astronomy from the camp last year.

erick (Eric) · #8 07-07-2007, 12:53 PM

Fantastic Ken, I'm happy to be part of the fun! Come on, other Melbourne amateurs - consider getting "on yer bike" to Snake Valley!

h0ughy (David) · #9 07-07-2007, 07:30 PM

Ken the numbers will go up and down, but the core will remain the same for several years. hope you have photos of the first meeting.........

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 07-07-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

Ken the numbers will go up and down, but the core will remain the same for several years. hope you have photos of the first meeting.........

Yep Houghy, it happens in any organisation.

Yes, we sure do have pics of the founding members on our first night

And the Snake Valley Historical Society has originals of all our first pics, leaflets, ads etc.

xelasnave · #11 07-07-2007, 09:28 PM

Thats great Ken.
When is the movie coming out??
alex

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 07-07-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xelasnave

Thats great Ken.
When is the movie coming out??
alex

Stay tuned to 'You Tube'.

xelasnave · #13 07-07-2007, 09:43 PM

I was really inspired by your effort and humbled at the same time.
You know how I am into the gravity thing I keep saying I will do it..make a movie .. and although I did some minor stuff I never bite the bullet... its work which I avoid but seeing your stuff draws me in ..if you see what I mean.
alex