Howard:
Thank you very much for this. This is inspirational to say the least and it has me wanting to make a suggestion. I think everyone understands the impact this has on the kids. But they are so rehearsed and nervous typically that they stand at ATTENTION, etc. Don't get me wrong. They are very excited and the after reviews are universally positive.
However, if want wants to see the impact in the raw, we could use a camera or two looking at the family and friends and peers of these kids. I have seen people almost jump out of their clothes and parents literally break down and cry at the excitement or joy they feel. Anyone who ever goes to one of these and cannot see, hear, feel, almost taste the emotional impact this is having on the audience, is without senses and a heart. I would rather the voted out of office in AMSAT rather than ever fail to support the continuation of this program.
Many do not realize just how small the cadre of solid volunteers are available to the AMSAT's of the world. If we inspire one or two people at each of these to get interested and a few of them come back later to help us, it is a huge deal. This is an investment, we can and will, no MUST make.
73's Bob N4HY
Howard Long wrote:
Folks
I uploaded a video on YouTube that you may be interested in showing last weekend's QSO with astronaut Clay Anderson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1swyCCTbP1w
Howard G6LVB