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2009 Spring Fund Drive |
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For
nearly 120 years, the Society has worked to increase the understanding
and appreciation of astronomy, in recent years as an avenue
to improve science literacy for the ultimate benefit of all.
As a nonprofit organization, we accomplish this mission through
our education and outreach programs that rely on support from
our members, benefactors and friends -- from individuals such
as you. Your friendship and support is more important than
ever as we negotiate the nonprofit landscape at a challenging
time. Please consider making
a gift today to support the ASP's mission-based programs.
Read
the full spring fund drive letter from the ASP's president
Bruce Partridge. |
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| ASP
2008 Benefactors |
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The
ASP takes this opportunity to recognize and thank our 2008
benefactors. These individuals, businesses and organizations
made an investment in the Society and our cause-based mission
to promote science literacy through engagement in astronomy. |
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| ASP
2007 Year in Review |
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The
ASP takes this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our benefactors
and friends who contributed to the Society and partnered with
us in implementing our mission-based astronomy and space science
programs. The 2007 ASP Year in Review
also highlights many of the Society's recent accomplishments
as we continue to make progress in our goal of improving science
literacy through engagement in astronomy. |
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The
International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
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The
International Year of Astronomy represents a singular opportunity
for stimulating public awareness of the heavens, of astronomical
discovery, and of the value of science as a tool for understanding
the world and creating a better future for all. The year 2009
represents a unique opportunity to spark an interest in the
next generation of scientists who will take our country and
our society into the future. We extend a special invitation
to join us today in support of ASP's initiatives to achieve
these goals and establish a legacy for future generations.
You
can make a difference by making a gift today. By working
together, we can improve science literacy through engagement
in astronomy -- providing for the future as we celebrate the
sky!
For additional information regarding the ASP, the International
Year of Astronomy or how to support the ASP, please contact
the ASP's Advancement Office at 415/337-1100 x106 or at development
{at} astrosociety.org
Download
the ASP's IYA Case Statement document
(pdf) |
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| Conference
Series Publication: Providing Resources Internationally |
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Since
1988, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) has published
the renowned Conference Series as part of its century-old
mission to provide resources for astronomers and advance the
science of astronomy. These are excellent, widely recognized
summaries of the state of the field. Most astronomers in the
United States and Canada, and many in Europe and Japan, have
at least one or two ASP Conference Series volumes on their
shelves, and most American science libraries have large collections.
But this is not true in third world countries.
Make
a gift today to support providing the Conference Series
volumes to third world countries. We invite you to read
the document outlining the need and how you can partner
with the ASP to provide this valuable resource internationally. |
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Ways
of giving:
Donate
Now - The ASP welcomes donations to support
its many educational programs. Use our simple online form
and submit by mail, fax or online. Your online transaction
is now completely secure!
Become
a Corporate Affiliate Partner - This is an
opportunity for businesses to actively support science and
astronomy in the classroom.
Planned
Giving - Join our newly established Heritage Society
honoring those donors whose gifts provide for the future
of the programs of the ASP.
ASP
Endowed Funds - Read about the Society's endowed
funds.
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Federal
Employee program: Combined Federal Campaign - If you
are a Federal employee, you can donate through your workplace
each fall through the Combined Federal Campaign. |
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As
part of our partnership with CFC and Independent Charities of
America, the ASP can now receive the benefits of vehicle
donations through the trusted V-DAC program. Find
out more about this program and how you can donate. |
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| Help
Kids Reach for the Stars! |
Image
courtesy of Catherine A. Lombard |
"The
ASP was a pioneer in public outreach programs. Today, the
entire astronomical community embraces such efforts as an
increasingly important means to foster awareness of scientific
progress and appreciation of the excitement of contemporary
research. Any contribution today can have a larger-than-life
impact on our society's educational efforts."
-Leif J. Robinson, Editor Emeritus, Sky & Telescope |
