Subject: Dedication of Operations Building at APO in honor of Don Baldwin

From: Rene Walterbos

Submitted: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:12:29 -0600 (MDT)

Message number: 681 (previous: 680, next: 682 up: Index)

In February of this year, Don Baldwin passed away after a brave
battle with cancer. Many of you may not know Don. Don was the 
Secretary/Treasurer of the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC)
Board since its formation, 19 years ago. He played a crucial role in 
the formation of the consortium, the establishment of consortium 
agreements and bylaws, the later organization of the SDSS collaboration 
and management structure, and many of the "behind the scenes" aspects 
that may be invisible to many, but form the backbone of the organization.
Don was the ultimate gentleman who got things done efficiently 
and effectively, not only through his administrative skills,
but also through his generous and kind nature.

To honor Don, ARC decided to name the Operations Building at APO
after him. This happened in a brief ceremony during the recent
SDSS Advisory Council and ARC Board meetings at APO, in the presence
of Don's immediate family and many colleagues and friends.

Rene Walterbos
Chair of the ARC Board








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