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Special Edition _____________________________________________ March, 2005

News Flash! Due to illness, our Editor has not been able to spend the many hours on his computer that it takes to put out a regular edition of The Galileo Observer, so this month we're just giving you a few hot news flashes. You can keep on top of upcoming events by checking the Galileo Alumni Association website often.

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The next GAA General Membership Meeting will be:
6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Galileo Academy – Room 210
1150 Francisco Street, San Francisco

Proposed changes in By Laws have been amended and were discussed at the January and February meetings. By Laws will be voted upon by all GAA members who attend this meeting.

Note: Normally, meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday. Due to scheduling conflicts, the next meeting will be held a day earlier.

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News from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology:

Margaret Chiu was named principal of the year by the San Francisco Unified School District and honored at a dinner on March 4, 2005. Congratulations, Margaret!

On that same day, the Galileo basketball team beat Lowell to win the city championship.

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Greetings Friends of SF Peer Resources!

Peers is celebrating 25 fabulous years of empowering young people throughout SF and we want YOU to attend. Whether you were a student, a parent, teacher, administrator or community supporter - you helped Peers make it through the years.

Friday, May 6th is the date - the doors will open at 6pm and program will begin at 7:30pm.

For all the information and to sign up for this amazing event - go to www.sfpeers.org. Please help us pass the word by forwarding this information to anyone associated with SF Peer Resources.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Adee Horn

SF Peer Resources Reunion Outreach Coordinator

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ATTENTION: ALL VOLUNTEERS

Galileo Health Academy is looking for a volunteer to spend a few hours a day for four to five days a month to produce a monthly newsletter. By working with multiple community partners, the Galileo Health Academy provides students with a high quality science education focused on health careers. We are in need of a way to communicate our successes with our partners and fiscal sponsors. If you have any desktop publishing skills and a desire to help educate our youth, we can certainly use your help. For more information on the Galileo Health Academy, visit the link below: http://www.galileoweb.org/mcdowell.

For any further questions please call Mr. McDowell or Loan Ly at 415-749-3430, Ext. 3014, or email us at GalileoAcademy@hotmail.com.

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

April 17, 2005– Dragon Boat Tournament, Lake Merced

May 21, 2005 – Galileo Sports Hall of Fame Dinner, SF Italian Athletic Club

June 8, 2005– Galileo Academy Graduation Ceremony, Masonic Auditorium, 2:00 pm

(Additional information on these and other events at www.galileoalumni.org.)

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Thank you.

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The Galileo Observer invites your letters, memories, inquiries and suggestions. All submissions are subject to editing. Send them by email to: GalileoObserver@aol.com, or by postal mail to: Galileo Observer, care of Galileo Alumni Association, 1150 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.

GAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:: Jim Dresser (1951)
Vice President: Bernard Valdez (1949)
Secretary: Janet Sullivan Neilsen (1953)
Treasurer: Joe Scafidi (1950)

Directors
Mel Chiarenza (1953)
Frank Clima (1951)
Nina Pattini Clima (1950)
Diane Wall Cowart (1965)
Sisvan Der Harootunian (1951)
Monica Parenti Kirkland (1953)
Kay Lazzari Michelis (1953)
Fred Setting (1950)
Cordy Porter Surdyka (1953)
Augie Venezia (1953)

Committee Chairpersons
Public Relations: Cordy Porter Surdyka (1953)
Membership: Diane Wall Cowart (1965)
Database: Mel Chiarenza (1953)
Bylaws: Monica Parenti Kirkland (1953)
Communications (Newsletter): Sisvan Der Harootunian (1951)
Webmaster: Vaughn Spurlin (1960)

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION, VISIT THE GALILEO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WEBSITE,
WWW.GALILEOALUMNI.ORG.

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last updated 13March2005
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