[SJAAboard] SJAA Loaner Telescope Program

[Rob Hawley (SJAA)]

> How many people who have borrowed the LightBridge, or are in the que{sic} to 
> borrow the LightBridge, are experienced observers?

You do not stop being a club member when you are experienced. Our most serious
loss comes when people fail to transition to regular observers. To keep people
in the hobby we need to encourage them to grow.

The first was a relative beginner.  The current is a person growing in the hobby
that is borrowing the scope since his is not ready (one of Gary's points). The
next is someone growing from a beginner.

I do believe Gary's goals do provide clarity on this matter. This sounds like
this is just going to come down to votes. I have tried to sway Rich's position
for a year and have not been able to.  Given how much the experience with the
loaner program has influenced me I have no intention of changing. 

Rob Hawley