Something for Christmas...

>From: "scopetronix" <jblessin@...>
>Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 17:55:56 -0000
>Subject: 5th Annual Scopes for Kids Program
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>ScopeTronix 5th Annual Scopes for Kids Program
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>For the last five years ScopeTronix has been donating small quality
>telescopes to deserving kids during the holiday season. So far we have
>placed dozens of telescopes complete with starter kits in deserving hands,
>at no charge.
>
>From the letters we have received we know that these gifts have brought
>much needed cheer at some very sad times in some kids lives, opened
>horizons that would have been financially shut on others, and often been a
>relief to parents that know their kid loves stargazing but they can't
>possibly afford a real telescope this year.
>
>The crew at ScopeTronix considers it a privilege to be in a position to
>help and to give back to the astronomical community. We also challenge
>other dealers/manufacturers to follow our lead and do their best this
>season. Most importantly we wish to thank our valued ScopeTronix customers,
>IT IS YOU THAT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE!
>
>Last year 12 very deserving youngsters awoke to find a new ETX 90 complete
>with eyepieces, a barlow, planisphere, LED light, and a moon filter under
>the tree. To some this was truly a dream come true, beyond any gift they
>would have asked for. We occasionally hear from some of them and many have
>gone on to share astronomy with many others. Most have no idea anyone but
>Mom or Santa was ever involved...and that is just fine with us.
>
>We wish to continue the tradition and place more scopes in deserving hands
>this year. The scopes for this year's giveaway are the Meade ETX-70AT &
>Celestron 76 PowerSeeker depending on age and ability. Each will also
>include an additional eyepiece, barlow, and moon filter, an LED light, as
>well as some other goodies.
>
>You can help an underprivileged kid enjoy the splendors of the night sky,
>and it won't cost you a dime... just a few precious minutes of your time.
>If you know an underprivileged and deserving kid with an interest in
>astronomy we want to know about it. Please take the time to email us.
>
>We do ask that they meet the following qualifications... -They are 17yrs
>old or under (but old enough to operate a telescope). -They live in the US
>(we cannot ship internationally). -They have shown an interest in astronomy
>and would greatly appreciate receiving a telescope as a gift. -Due to the
>financial situation of their family they very likely would not get a
>telescope for the holidays. -If there is more than one kid in the household
>that would enjoy the scope so much the better, but certainly not necessary.
>-Special cases such as handicaps, health problems, loss of loved one,
>parent in service overseas, etc. will receive special consideration.
>-Religion, race, creed, sex, etc will have absolutely no bearing on our
>decisions.
>
>Please email us a brief description of why your submission is deserving of
>a free telescope. It doesn't have to be a 10 page essay, just give us the
>honest facts along with any extenuating circumstances you may want us to
>consider. Decisions will be made before December 19th to allow enough time
>for shipping before Christmas. You will be notified if we select your
>submission. Be sure to include your email and phone number so we can follow
>up if your submission is selected, if we can't reach you we will have to
>move on to the next submission due to time constraints. The telescopes will
>be sent to a parent, guardian, or family member of the child so they can be
>given as a gift, this makes 2 people happy....not just one ; )
>
>Please send your submission to santa@... with the heading "Gift
>Scope Submission". In the past as many as half of the submissions have been
>honored, so it is not a 1 in a million shot. If you know the right kid it
>is worth taking the time to write us. But please be understanding if your
>submission is not accepted this time,in the end our hearts must decide.
>
>We would like to thank Meade Instruments for being a big company with a big
>heart and donating some of the telescopes to be given away this year. We
>also give a special thanks to our valued ScopeTronix customers, YOU have
>made this possible!
>
>Jordan Blessing - CEO, and the entire crew at ScopeTronix.com
>