When an annular eclipse took place nearby in May 1984, the club raised the money for safe Mylar solar filter material and then gave programs to schools on how to safely watch the event—with filters handed out at no cost to the students.
When an annular eclipse happened near in May 1984, the club raised funds for safe Mylar solar filter material and then offered educational programs to schools on how to safely view the event—with the filters distributed free of charge to students.