2008 News
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- Stellafane Convention in Smithsonian Magazine
[2008-May-15]
The Stellafane Convention gets national exposure in the the June 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine.
In the regular short feature section "Points of Interest: Notable American Destinations and Happenings" the
convention gets a quarter page write-up and is accompanied by a panoramic photo of the clubhouse area
taken by long-time Stellafaner Phil Harrington. Check out our coverage on page 25.
- 2008 Convention Registration is now Open
[2008-May-15]
The 2008 Stellafane Convention, to be held July 31 to Aug 3 this year, is drawing ever closer.
You can now browse program information and register online for this years convention. See the
2008 Stellafane Convention Page.
- Pavilion Fund now Accepting Monthly Donations
[2008-Mar-11]
The Pavilion in use at the 2006 Convention.
The Springfield Telescope Makers are announcing a renewed fundraising drive for the Flanders Pavilion.
Three years ago, the club took a big risk to take out a mortgage to get the construction of this
important new convention facility underway. Clearly the pavilion has been great success, providing dry
open space for convention activities that can be easily darkened for daytime presentations for the last
two years.
We currently have an $80,000 mortgage on the building, and to date have raised $15,000 in funds to pay
it off, so we have a long way to go. We are certainly happy to accept donations of any size or amount,
every dollar helps. We are now offering a monthly payment option - consider giving $10 per month to help
cover the cost of this great new building. If 120 people gave $10 a month for 5 years, we would be able
to pay of the mortgage. Many club members have already signed up for this option, please consider it
yourself (some didn't want to have to deal with a monthly payment, so they made the equivalent one time
payment of $120).
Please see the main Flanders Pavilion fundraising page for more
information about larger donations or pavers ($25 each with a plaque in the pavilion) or the new
Monthly Fundraising page for details about this new way to
give. Thank you very much for your support of the Flanders Pavilion and the Stellafane Convention.
Events Calendar
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| Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
| -2008- |
| Sat |
Jan 5 |
1:00-9:00 |
5 year Planning Meeting
Hartness
House |
| Sun |
Jan 6 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class
Session 4 |
| Sat |
Feb 9 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class Session 5 |
| Sat |
Feb 9 |
6:00-9:00 |
Dinner & Club Meeting
at Dartmouth (Hanover, NH) |
| Sat |
Mar 8 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class Session 6 |
| Sat |
Mar 8 |
6:00-9:00 |
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Apr 5 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class Session 7 |
| Sat |
Apr 5 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat-Sun |
Apr 26-28 |
|
Stellafane Booth at
NEAF
Suffern, NY |
| Sat |
May 3 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
May 17 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat |
Jun 7 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Jun 21 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat |
Jul 5 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Jul 19 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat-Thu |
Jul 26-30 |
All Day |
Pre-convention Work Party |
| Thu |
Jul 31 |
6:00-7:00
7:00-9:00 |
Dinner
Club Meeting |
| Thu-Sun |
Jul 31-Aug 3 |
|
Stellafane Convention |
| Sat |
Aug 16 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat |
Aug 30 |
6:00-9:00 |
Family Day & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Sep 13 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat |
Sep 27 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Oct 11 |
10:00-4:00 |
Full Moon Work Party |
| Sat |
Oct 25 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class
Session 1 |
| Sat |
Oct 25 |
10:00-4:00
6:00-9:00 |
Work Party
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| Sat |
Nov 22 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class
Session 2 |
| Sat |
Nov 22 |
5:00-9:00 |
Dinner & Business Meeting |
| Sat |
Dec 20 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class
Session 3 |
| Sat |
Dec 20 |
6:00-9:00 |
Dinner & Club Meeting |
| -2009- |
| Sat |
Jan 24 |
1:00-9:00 |
5 year Planning Meeting
Hartness
House |
| Sun |
Jan 25 |
10:00-4:00 |
Mirror Class
Session 4 |
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Color Key |
| Public Event |
Mirror Class
Registration Required |
| Club Activity |
| Members Only |
No Star Parties
currently scheduled.
Directions
to Stellafane
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