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Membership is for one academic year (from September to July.) Please submit your dues for this academic year as soon as possible. |
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$ 20.00 | Basic membership includes benefits listed below |
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$ 15.00 |
Active Student ID qualifies regardless of age |
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$ 35.00 + |
For those who can express extra support! |
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Membership benefits:
Please submit dues by mail to:
Rittenhouse Astronomical Society
Membership dues cover the cost of the monthly mailings, web hosting, and continued promotion and support for our astronomical and science related programs. Remember to check the address
label of your monthly newsletter for the expiration date of your
membership (at the top of your label). Membership is now due in
September of each year. Memberships run from September to September
following the student Academic year. Nominations for officers as member-at-large are conducted biennially in December. Executive officers are appointed biennially by the members-at-large. Members-at-large are eligible for executive office after a two year term of service.
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please CONSIDER SUPPORTING |
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September 2007 |
SEPTEMBER 2006 |
SEPTEMBER 2005 |
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED |
| Financial Auditor -Member or non-member with background experience in auditing financial records to review RAS treasury records. Willing to document work for current employer. |
| Membership Certificate Coordinator ~ Print and distribute members certificates at meetings |
| Meeting Review ~ If you attend regularly, consider posting a review of our meetings for our website. This position would be for an active member that attends 8 of 10 meetings each academic year. |
| Students ~ Our new student web page is always looking for content. Check out our student website and see if a category interests you, or if you have suggestions that may interest others |
| Observatory Operators ~ The Joel Bloom observatory atop the Franklin Institute is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (some astronomy knowledge helpful) to receive training to operate the 10" Zeiss refractor and 8" Meade reflectors. Contact Derrick Pitts-Chief Astronomer TFI |
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Areas of information
gathering for RAS:
Member-at-Large functions will be divided up among the officers accepting the positions. We will help you interact. The workload will be light and rewarding. As a Member-at-Large, you will be listed as an officer of RAS and your name will be placed on mailing lists. You will receive our RAS Certificate that will also have your name specially listed. You will be included in RAS Board Meetings and part of RAS decision making. Dr. Friedman, President |
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Your basic membership entitles you to a Membership Card and a Member in Good Standing Certificate. Since many display or frame their certificates, we prefer not to mail them, but will bring them to the next meeting after your request for one has been made. You membership card can be obtained at an RAS meeting. Please contact any officer to request your card or to have your certificate printed. Premium Certificate: Some members have the ability to contribute more for their yearly membership. If you contribute $25.00 towards your yearly dues, you are entitled to a gold embossed certificate. |
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Updated 6-23-08

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