The Rose City Astronomers is one of the largest,
most active astronomy clubs in the United States . But, it hasn’t
always been that way. Originally, there were two small Portland area
astronomy clubs, the Portland Astronomical Society and the OMSI
Astronomers. Within these two groups, there was a core of dedicated,
visionary members. These people were talented astronomers, hard
workers, and enthusiastic about sharing their hobby with others.
Over
the years, these people took the Portland area astronomy club from less
than 50 members to the nearly 600 we have today. As anyone who has been
involved with running an organization knows, this kind of success takes
a tremendous amount of work and dedication.
To
recognize the debt that the Rose City Astronomers' owe to those whose
dedication and work have made the club what it is today, the Board of
Directors created the Galileo Service Award in 2002. Named in honor of
the father of modern astronomy and physics, this award was created to
recognize those who have made significant and pioneering contributions
to amateur astronomy and the growth and health of the Rose City
Astronomers. Significant means: 10+ years of service. Examples include
(but not limited to):
- Service on the board and/or active
participation in RCA activities
- Organizational aspects of operating the club
- Pioneering astronomy programs within the club
and community
- Initiation and implementation of new programs
and/or activities that benefit the membership
- Assisting members with activities / programs /
personal astronomy development
- Dedication to the science of amateur astronomy
and observing within the club
- Continued support and participation in RCA
activities and programs
- Instrumental in program development within RCA
Past Award Winners:
- 2002:
Candace Pratt, Jim Girard, Chuck Dethloff, Dale Fenske
- 2003:
Carol Huston, Jim Reilly, Ron Thorkildson
- 2004:
Bob McGown
- 2005:
Jan Keiski
- 2006:
no award was given
- 2007:
Peter Abrahams
- 2008: no award was given
- 2009: no award was given
- 2010: no award was given
- 2011: no award was given
- 2012: Dan Gray
- 2013: no award
was given
- 2014: Larry Godsey
- 2015: no award was given
- 2016: no award was given
- 2017: no award was given
- 2018: Jim Todd
- 2019: no award was given
- 2020: no award was given
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