|
Author
|
Topic: 2008 Astronaut Autograph Club
|
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 07-18-2007 05:00 PM
   
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation release Calling All Space Fans! After four successful years of producing the Astronaut Autograph Club (AAC), the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is turning to its supporters for 2008 AAC edition ideas!Submit your ideas in the 2008 AAC online essay contest for a chance to help shape the new club and win great prizes! The contest begins today and closes midnight on August 10, 2007. Contest entries will be reviewed by a committee and one or more ideas will be selected as winners. The Astronaut Autograph Club provides members a signed astronaut photograph and personalized letter for each month of the year. All proceeds go directly to fund scholarships for exceptional college students pursuing degrees in science or engineering. Visit the ASF website to access the contest form and details or to order your AAC membership today. Good luck! |
perineau
Member Posts: 218
From: FRANCE
Registered: Jul 2007
|
posted 07-21-2007 02:13 PM
I suggest having Gemini crews such as Borman and Lovell (Gemini 07) sign autographed photos of their respective missions. |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
|
posted 07-22-2007 09:47 AM
I sent my idea in. As I read the other ideas, it seemed to me that they were asking some impossible things. There seems to be a common request to have Neil Armstrong involved and I don't think that would ever happen. There are also ideas for multi-signed photos each month and some themes that have no possibility of having photos signed at all. I think we should focus on what is possible and not on what we really would like to have without spending a great deal of money. |
BMckay
Member Posts: 3218
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
|
posted 08-03-2007 08:09 AM
Some of the suggestions are a little out there. I think current astronauts can not participate in fundraising so that would negate them. Some of the ideas are good. I look forward to seeing who wins. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 08-24-2007 03:20 PM
And the winner is..."After much consideration, the Foundation chose William McKay's submission of inspiring future generations. He suggested that the astronaut's accompanying letter detail their personal story as to why they chose to become an astronaut. The 2008 AAC will feature twelve hero astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs." |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
|
posted 08-25-2007 01:24 PM
Congratulations Bill! Great idea. I look forward to the 2008 edition.Cliff |
BMckay
Member Posts: 3218
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
|
posted 09-07-2007 10:12 AM
I hope everyone takes advantage of the club this year. I am not biased just because my son Will won the contest but they put out some great photos and do a great service service with the scholarships. i have met a few of the scholarship winners and they are bright, nice young men and women.I am looking forward to this years letters and photos. Bryan |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 12-02-2007 07:59 PM
From the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's website: 2008 Astronaut Autograph ClubThe Astronaut Scholarship Foundation is proud to debut its 2008 Astronaut Autograph Club (AAC) featuring U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inductees sharing their personal stories as to what inspired them to travel out of this world! Join today and you will unearth the behind-the-scenes stories from some of America's greatest heroes told in their personal letter accompanying the autographed photo you will receive on a monthly basis (12 in all)! As a member you will receive two admission tickets to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ($80 value), certificate of membership, archival photo box with protective sleeves, twelve 8" x 10" authentic astronaut autographed photos and personalized astronaut letters. 2008 Participating Astronauts* - Dan Brandenstein
- Scott Carpenter
- Robert Crippen
- Charlie Duke
- Robert "Hoot" Gibson
- Richard Gordon
- Fred Haise
- Jeffrey Hoffman
- Jack Lousma
- Edgar Mitchell
- Paul Weitz
- Al Worden
* Astronauts are subject to change without notice. Photo images will be different from previous clubs. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
|
posted 12-22-2007 10:03 AM
I've been a member of the AAC since 2005 and can honestly say its a joy to have a pristine new signed photograph (and personalized letter) arrive each and every month. The January 2008 installment arrived today and is a great photograph of "Hoot" Gibson sitting at the controls of the orbiter.  I would recommend joining the AAC to ANYONE. Merry Christmas, Derek |
BMckay
Member Posts: 3218
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
|
posted 12-22-2007 10:28 AM
I agree. Nice photo and the model of the shuttle signed by Crippen was a nice touch as well. |
TellingHistory
Member Posts: 63
From: Franklin, TN 37027
Registered: Dec 2007
|
posted 12-22-2007 12:30 PM
I joined last week and got my first pic today in the mail. It's for a great cause too.------------------
Kraig McNutt, Publisher
Today in Space History
http://www.TodayinSpaceHistory.com |
pdpel3
Member Posts: 46
From: england
Registered: Jun 2007
|
posted 12-23-2007 03:57 AM
Derek, you received yours pretty quick. Paul |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
|
posted 12-23-2007 11:31 AM
Thanks Paul. I'm hoping in the next few days the John Glenn signed October 2007 installment will arrive. There was a delay because there were some photos not signed by Senator Glenn.Because I'm paying for the subscription monthly I get my Shuttle model at after the last payment has been made. I can't wait to display the model on my desk!! Best regards, Derek |
pdpel3
Member Posts: 46
From: england
Registered: Jun 2007
|
posted 12-24-2007 03:51 AM
Just received mine, along with the KSC tickets. Hope that I will get to use them next year. |
Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
|
posted 01-02-2008 02:35 PM
My wife managed to hide the signed orbiter model from me until Christmas morning. Fortunately, I didn't read any posts until Christmas day. It goes well with the Crippen signed full stack shuttle model that I bought from AAC at the autograph show at the Cape in June. Cliff |
DOX32
Member Posts: 242
From: Lakewood Ranch FL USA
Registered: Jul 2004
|
posted 01-02-2008 05:16 PM
Just got my October 07 Glenn signed and personalized photo as well. I have been a subscriber since 2004.You can not beat it! Good cause as well. Woody |
bsbounds
New Member Posts:
From:
Registered:
|
posted 01-21-2008 09:01 PM
Hi all, I just wanted to thank all of you for bringing this good cause to my attention. I just signed up last week, and received my first selection today. I can't wait to get next months. Unfortunately, I most likely won't be able to use the KSC tickets, but I may just take off during the next few weeks to shake off the sting of that playoff loss yesterday. |
medaris
Member Posts: 181
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2007
|
posted 01-29-2008 01:16 PM
My February envelope arrived today - Charlie Duke on the lunar surface beside the rover, and inscribed 'Apollo 16 LMP'. I liked the text in the covering letter as well. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
|
posted 01-29-2008 02:24 PM
I couldn't agree more. The wording in the letter was really from the heart I thought and makes a wonderful accompaniment to the photograph. |
pdpel3
Member Posts: 46
From: england
Registered: Jun 2007
|
posted 02-02-2008 06:08 AM
Just received my Duke shot a great picture to add to a fine collection from the ASF |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 03-31-2008 03:58 PM
AAC sends out another great autographed photo this month: I just received a beautiful pic of Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14) walking on the Moon. Great shot! I'm so glad I got into the AAC. Recommended for everyone.Best regards,
Mark in Utah |
liebeek
Member Posts: 247
From: the netherlands
Registered: Jan 2008
|
posted 04-03-2008 02:59 AM
Thanks for the information. I have now joined the 2008 membership and looking forward to the items.Ruud |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 05-07-2008 02:20 PM
Forgot to post this last week, but the recent autographed photo mailed out is a nice shot of Fred Haise in a spacesuit obviously training for the upcoming Apollo 13 flight. Glad to see he supports the AAC!Mark in Utah |
paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
|
posted 05-10-2008 11:16 AM
Just received my photo of Freddo, agreat shot to add to my growing collection |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 06-02-2008 09:17 AM
This is definitely a good year for autographs from AAC! Recently received the latest offering, a great photo of Al Worden suiting up before his mission. Best regards, Mark in Utah |
liebeek
Member Posts: 247
From: the netherlands
Registered: Jan 2008
|
posted 06-02-2008 09:28 AM
I received mine too and I am delighted I made the decision to join this club!!!!!!!!! Do you all use the box to store them?Ruud |
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
|
posted 06-02-2008 02:01 PM
Being a bit new to space collecting I've only just found out about the Astronaut Autograph Club. Is this something you can join mid way through the way and get the items from early in the year backdated or is it better to wait till next year? |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
|
posted 06-02-2008 02:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Paul23:
Being a bit new to space collecting I've only just found out about the Astronaut Autograph Club. Is this something you can join mid way through the way and get the items from early in the year backdated or is it better to wait till next year?
If you join now for 2008, you will get all of the ones already released, and then the ones for the remainder of the year will come once a month. Also, you can buy every year's club offerings except for the first year, which is sold out. ------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
liebeek
Member Posts: 247
From: the netherlands
Registered: Jan 2008
|
posted 06-02-2008 02:16 PM
Hi Paul, I joined recently and received all the photos I missed at once.Ruud
|
Paul23
Member Posts: 836
From: South East, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
|
posted 06-02-2008 02:30 PM
Thanks for letting me know! |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 06-05-2008 09:29 AM
I've been a member of AAC from the start and I do use the collection boxes they provide. I have a certain area in the house I can display these photos, but they can't all fit! So I "rotate" the display every 6 months or so, and visitors to my home always like to look there and see "what's new." I can use themes based on missions, programs, or whatever. I'd like to hear how other members display their collections.Best regards,
Mark in Utah |
paul prendergast
Member Posts: 429
From: crawley west sussex UK
Registered: Apr 2004
|
posted 06-07-2008 10:24 AM
Just received the great shot of Al Worden, another great shot and addtion to the collection, i have been a member now for 3 years and all i can say that they offer value for money and are great addtions to any collection for the space nuts.
Paul |
generallou
Member Posts: 114
From: T H, Indiana
Registered: Jun 2005
|
posted 06-13-2008 05:43 PM
Just a quick question this, I joined a couple weeks ago and last week Dee called confirming payment, I know I will get all the ones up till now and then one a month, does anyone know if they will send it now or wait till the next installment? I feel like a kid at christmas waiting! To be able to get that many Apollo Astronauts in 1 year to me is amazing and after all if they can support so can I!
Thanks in advance
Lou |
Tyrell's Owl
Member Posts: 95
From: Hertfordshire, England
Registered: Feb 2008
|
posted 06-17-2008 04:44 AM
Hi Lou,I did a catch up mid way through a year and yes they sent the box with all the previous months when the current installment was due. Hang on it is worth the wait! I am on my 5th year and the staff at the ASF have been nothing short of fantastic... If funds permit, I would strongly recommend the previous years too... they go up in price each year that passes! Enjoy!!! Martin |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 07-01-2008 10:31 AM
Yesterday I received the latest autograph, that of Bob Crippen. He's posed at the controls of Columbia. The letter is signed personally by him, not a photocopy. Great stuff!Best regards, Mark in Utah |
generallou
Member Posts: 114
From: T H, Indiana
Registered: Jun 2005
|
posted 07-01-2008 04:22 PM
Congrats! I emailed to check on the status of my membership because its been a month and I havent received anything, well I was emailed back saying they lost their program manager so they are behind, Linn also told me today that mine is up to date and will mail tomorrow! I cant wait! |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 07-06-2008 12:49 PM
This must be Bob Crippen Month. Ahead of schedule, the AAC has sent the model shuttle which is signed on the base by Bob Crippen. It looks great, and immediately went into my glass display case. |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 07-11-2008 11:49 AM
Looking closer at the shuttle model, I found it is the shuttle Atlantis. Funny, that. Don't believe that Crippen flew the Atlantis. (sigh) Oh well. |
mdaymont
Member Posts: 39
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah,USA
Registered: May 2003
|
posted 07-28-2008 03:58 PM
Just opened the latest delivery from AAC. There's a nice letter and photograph signed by Jeffrey Hoffman. The photo shows him floating in the shuttle on the Hubble rescue mission. Interesting how he has crafted his autograph to resemble the signature of an earthquake on a seismograph! |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2912
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
|
posted 07-29-2008 10:15 PM
This month's astronaut selection from the ASF featured Dr. Hoffman, a veteran of five shuttle flights that included the first Hubble repair-servicing mission. While the glossy was indeed hand-signed by Hoffman, most (but not all) of the astronaut letters that are included with each photo are not. Concerning Hoffman's signature, it hasn't changed at all during the last 30 years or so. |
advertisement