Friends of the Planetarium

Victor Valley College would like to welcome everyone who is interested in astronomy to join the Friends of the Planetarium, a new non-profit subsidiary of the College Foundation devoted to supporting and enhancing our new space science theater.

"Through the summer, meetings will be held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room (next to the Ram's Bookstore) in the Victor Valley College administration building.

It can be hard to find, so call ahead.
By the fall semester, we expect to be able to meet in the planetarium.

Please attend and share your ideas with us.

The Planetarium Update
"The Friends of the Planetarium has adopted By-Laws and elected its first slate of officers and committee members. They are: Planetarium Director, T. Scott Bryan President, Sharon Walker Vice President, Bill Bridgers Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Harp Membership Chair, Tom Elder Publicity Chair, Cyndy Mandell Activities Chair, Ross McEachron These persons, who comprise the Board of Directors, are supported by 32 paid Founding Members as of May 9, 1996.

The planetarium is under construction as part of the college's new science laboratory building. According to Scott Bryan, the director of the facility, "Victor Valley College will soon boast the Zeiss ZKP3 projector system, making this a state-of-the-art planetarium. A series of special effects projectors will simulate comets, meteors, supernova star explosions, Jupiter and its moon, and the entire Solar System. A sophisticated computer automation system, video projectors and surround sound will be installed in the near future."

Membership Information
Members will receive a membership card, discounted admission prices, a monthly newsletter, free admission to special premiers and Friends-only programs, an invitation to an annual party, their name included in the laser display at the start of public presentations, and a 10% discount at the planetarium store. "Founding Membership is $12.00 per person through August 1, 1996. Special tours of the new facility and developmental program showings during Fall 1996 will be available only to Founding Members. After August 1, 1996, memberships will be start at $25 per year. A brochure detailing membership categories and benefits will be available."Make funds payable to VVC Foundation, Attn: Scott Byran, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorvile 92392

Calender of Events

December (TBA)

Grand Openning Fete

For further information please call

Scott Bryan, Planetarium Director, at 245-4271 ext. 324

or Sharon Walker, President of the Friends at 245-4271 ext. 250.

You may also send Internet e-mail to TSBryan@aol.com.

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