Volunteer Service
Norman Sperling is a recipient of the National Service Award by the Western Amateur Astronomers, and had been recognized "For special and meritorious service for his unusual dedication and service to the astronomical community in all areas of astronomy" by the Astronomical Association of Northern California. He is a Fellow of the International Planetarium Society (first induction).
Sperling is active in the Bay Area Skeptics, Northern California Historical Astronomy Luncheon and Discussion Association, and his children's PTA and baseball leagues.
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