The Christa McAuliffe Space Center Formally Announces a Fundraising Campaign to Build a 40 Foot Dome Planetarium in Utah County.
The CMSC Needs your "Like" so watch the video and then "Like" it. If we're going to raise nearly 3 million dollars we're definitely going to need all the "Likes" we can get. Hopefully the "Likes" will translate into something even more important - $$$. If you're inclined to part with only one thing today, then keep your "Like" and part with the $$$.
Let it be known that the interns and staff here at The Troubadour's world headquarters in beautiful Pleasant Grove fully support this funding campaign and urge all of you Troubadours to do the same.
There are many levels of giving to suit your budget. Here's an interesting fact, if everyone who ever visit the Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center over the last 27 years (about 400,000 by now) would donate just $10.00, the fundraiser would be complete.
Even YOU have $10.00 in change tucked deep down in your couch cushions and chairs. Think about all those baseball games you've got to sit through this summer. There's got to be a few bucks in loose change under those baseball field bleachers. I should know, that's how I got my pocket change as a young space cadet back in the day. Send the kids down under to see what they can find. If you get a questioning look, tell them its for a good cause.
Here's another idea to keep the kids busy this summer. Using their finger paints and a permanent marker or two (if they're marker trained), tell them to make a fundraising sign. Drop them off at the local Walmart or Smiths with orders not to call for a ride home until they've raised $50 or so. Standing with the sign behind a car wanting to back out of a parking place should do the job in no time. No donation, no exit.
If you're ambitious and desire to see your names in galactic lights for decades to come, consider donating on a higher level (look at the sign above). I personally see myself as a Starship donor but may have to settle for the Speck of Cosmic Dust level (a dime in corner gumball machine), something I'm trying to sell to Mr. Porter. There are some of us who struggle to feed our Diet Mt. Dew addiction.
What about your company? Where does its giving dollars go? Does your workplace have a giving program? Some companies will match their employees' donations dollar for dollar. Please check with your boss.
Mr. Porter sits at his desk all day wanting to talk to businesses and individuals interested in making a lasting contribution to education in Utah County. He'll make the call and sell the idea, he just needs to know who to call. Please send him your leads. He'll be happy to do the asking for you if you're a bit shy and embarrass easily. You can reach Mr. Porter at the Christa McAuliffe Space Center by phone or email: 801.785.8713 or spacecenter@alpinedistrict.org.
Mr. Williamson
Look at What Could Be the New Christa McAuliffe Space Center with Your Help
I know the concept designs above are rough; that's because the architects for the new Central Elementary School and Space Center haven't started to work on the architectural plans. However, the designs are good enough to show what we're raising funds for. Yes, we're talking about a two story Space Center with six simulators - two will be double decker ships reminiscent of the original USS Voyager.
The current space center started with a dream. I wanted to build a space center that demonstrated the power of experiential simulator based education. Now it's time to dream bigger. The population of Utah County has exploded since 1990. The need for a larger center is ever present. Let's get excited about the new Christa McAuliffe Space Center. Let's contribute. Let's support this effort anyway we can.
Mr. Williamson
The Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center Has a Name Change
Hello Space Fans,
Not only does the Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center have a new logo:
It also has a new name. Gone forever is the name, "The Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center" along with the acronym CMSEC. Say hello to the new name, "The Christa McAuliffe Space Center" with its new acronym, CMSC.
Let's face it, most people referred to the CMSEC as simply "The Space Center". The real name is a mouthful. I understood that when I named the place, but I decided to give it the full name anyway.
Mr. Porter decided to remove the word "Education" from the name hoping it would motivate people to refer to the center by its real name. I think the decision has merit, considering there are other space centers in Utah County which also use the more generic name "The Space Center" as shortened versions of their long names: The Telos Discovery Space Center and the Farpoint Space Education Center.
The Troubadour welcomes the new name: The Christa McAuliffe Space Center.
Mr. Williamson
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