ScopeTronix Telescope Donations - Do you know a deserving kid?

For the last few years ScopeTronix has been donating small quality
telescopes to deserving kids during the holiday season. So far we have
placed well over a dozen 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, YOU MAKE THIS POSSIBLE!

Last year 6 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 exact model scopes for this year's giveaway are
still being considered and may be a mix such as a Meade ETX90-RA,
DS-2114ATS, ETX70-AT, ETX90-EC etc. Depending on availability and
special needs if a handicap is involved. Each will also include an
additional eyepiece, barlow, and moon filter, as well as other
goodies.

You can help an underprivileged kid enjoy the splendors of the night
sky, and no 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 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
17th 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 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 give a special thanks to our valued ScopeTronix customers, YOU have
made this possible!

Jordan Blessing - CEO
(and the entire ScopeTronix crew)
ScopeTronix Astronomy Products
www.scopetronix.com

We give a special thanks to our valued ScopeTronix customers, YOU have
made this possible!

HI Gang:

Not trying to embarrass him, but this is only one example of Jordan's
philanthropy. For example, he's made it a point to donate some very nice
prizes every year for my SCT User Imaging Competition. He's made some winners,
including quite a few novices, very happy campers. Thanks, Jordan!

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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