Post by Al Degutis on Dec 3, 2004 6:28:35 GMT -6
This is a great program to help deserving kids get a special gift this Christmas:
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.
ScopeTronix 5th Annual Scopes for Kids Program
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 ealers/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...
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@scopetronix.com 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
deserving hands, at no charge.
ScopeTronix 5th Annual Scopes for Kids Program
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 ealers/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@scopetronix.com 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