I met with two other members of the Space EdVentures Foundation at 7:30 A.M. yesterday to imagineer ideas for a new volunteer program at the Discovery Space Center and (hopefully) the Space Center at Central School. You're asking yourself "Why 7:30 A.M.?" Well, Saturdays are busy days, so if we want to get the volunteer and guild programs restarted - and restarted quickly - we find the time. You know our Space EdVentures Foundation is student centered when its volunteer board members are up that early on Saturday for the sole purpose of finding meaningful volunteer and learning opportunities for YOU at the valley's two space education centers.
Let me say that in the two hours Chris, Shelley and I spent together huddled in Chris Aldredge's office (huddled to avoid being overheard by Fortuna and her minions at KAOS) we came up with some AMAZING ideas that will force you into fits of uncontrolled joy and enthusiasm. I'm guessing a few of you will break out into song as soon as I post our plans, while a minority will immediately stand and do cartwheels across the living room. I can't say anything now because our full board must meet to discuss the ideas and vote. That will happen on Wednesday. Afterwords, we will meet with the good people at the Stonegate Center for the Arts in Pleasant Grove to get their feedback and thumbs up. You'll get the good news right here on The Troubadour as soon as the T's have been crossed and the i's dotted.
Let's just say that if what we are proposing is successfully adopted and implemented, a wonderful educational opportunity will soon be available for Space Center fans statewide.
Other than what I've written above, I've nothing more to say on the subject. In face, I've nothing more to say period (which is quite odd for me).
Mr. Williamson
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