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[patrickm]

How psyched was I to open my new issue of Astronomy Magazine to page 6 and see our very own tireless astro badass Audrey Fischer's name touted as the organizer for ALCon 2012? Almost as much as I was sad when I saw that it runs 7/4-7/7 when I will be in SC. But you, you should go.

www.alcon2012.astroleague.org

There is life A.T..

[Paulie pchris00]

Thank you for starting a thread I should have started quite awhile ago! The Midwest hasn't had an ALCon event for many years, I understand, so we need to make this one a highly attended event to give them a reason to come back.

[RobbW]

My participation and/or attendance at ALCon2012 is totally dependent on the timing of my newest daughter's arrival. Given that caveat, I totally intend to participate somehow. A long while ago, there was discussion with Audrey about some of us setting up and attending scopes one or more of the days during ALCon2012. However, I haven't heard anymore about this in a while. That was most likely going to be the main way that I could participate and volunteer my time. Does anyone know the specifics of when and where with regards to us setting up scopes for the event?

[-=CROMAN=-]

Robb,

I'm waiting for Audrey to give me the details for that so I can post it on the Alcon2012 website. I thought it was going to be during the Star BBQ in Lincolnshire but I'll have to verify. I'll send an email to her today.

[magic612]

Made my reservations and registered yesterday - I'll be there the 5th through the 7th.

[-=CROMAN=-]

Yes. Observing will be an important part of Alcon.

Observing dates as a group will happen at the: • 4th of July fireworks public outreach session at Marriott Lincolnshire. • July 6 StarBQue at Ravinia... observing and sketching by classical music. • July 7th banquet at Marriott Lincolnshire

Observing can also be done independently on other days.