| GeoSpace Planetarium Chairman of the Board: Bob McDonald - Science writer and broadcaster Bob is the host of CBC Radio's science show Quirks & Quarks. One of Canada's best known science journalists, Bob has been presenting the program since 1992. His extensive background in science broadcasting includes numerous science documentaries for CBC Radio's Ideas series and location stories and investigative reports for CBC's As It Happens and Morningside. Bob has also produced, written, and hosted over one hundred educational videos, and written for the Globe and Mail. Fall 2000 saw the release of Bob's latest book, Measuring the Earth with a Stick: Science as I've seen it. Bob was personally honoured for his contributions to the public awareness of science with the 2001 Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion, from NSERC; and the 2002 ``Sandford Fleming Medal from The Royal Canadian Institute. Bob is also a weekly science commentator on Newsworld Morning, and science correspondent for CBC TV's The National. In February 2003, Bob was awarded an honourary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Guelph. Chief Executive Officer: Nick Van der Graaf - Writer, editor, photographer, activist For 15 years Nick has been working as an award-winning journalist, covering politics and social issues in Canada, the United States, and South Africa. Nick has also been a political activist for most of the past 25 years, working in and managing political campaigns. In recent years he has concentrated his efforts on promoting democratic and electoral reform. Nick left his position as editor of the Annex Echo to devote his energies to the planetarium campaign. |
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| Rick Telfer - Toronto District School Board Trustee 2003 > present From 2001 to 2004, Rick Telfer served as the full-time Ontario Representative of the Canadian Federation of Students. He worked on behalf of 450,000 post-secondary students and their families. Rick has wide-ranging experience in dealing with government and media, and in building community coalitions. He is often quoted in the press and has appeared on several radio and television programs to discuss public policy. Tom Kaighin - IT specialist, Entrepreneur Tom Kaighin is a Network Systems Specialist with a passion for Green technology. His goal is to bring the available ecologically viable systems and technology that already exists together and present them to the public. Phil Kuntz - Artist, Entrepreneur Phil Kuntz has been an independent artist and musician for more than 30 years. He has considerable experience with government grant processes. Phil has been working to reopen McLaughlin Planetarium since 1995 and has consulted with planetarium professionals in Canada, the United States and overseas Geospace Planetarium brings a wealth of experience and research to our proposal. GP is supported by many other organizations and individuals. All recognize the need for a new Toronto planetarium. |
| Geospace Planetarium started as an ad hoc group of scientists, educators and ordinary citizens working to reopen Toronto’s McLaughlin Planetarium. With the imminent redevelopment of the McLaughlin site, we have incorporated as a non-profit federally registered corporation. We have enlarged our vision to developing a stunning 21st planetarium facility from the ground up at a new downtown location. The planetarium will be an educational institution, a popular tourist attraction and a thing of beauty gracing Toronto's reawakening cityscape. |
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