Join the MAS
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We welcome new members into our friendly Society. Ownership of optical equipment is not essential. All you need is an enquiring mind and a love of the night sky. We have members who are experienced and we have members who are just starting out in astronomy; also many in between. If you are interested in astronomy and you are considering joining the Society, please read the following details about membership: |
Membership Period
The MAS annual membership period begins on 1st March and expires on the last day of February.
2017-18 Annual Membership Fees: New Members
New members pay a non-refundable pro-rata portion of the annual membership fee, in Australian dollars, plus a joining fee.
| Membership Grade (New Members) |
Pro-rata |
Initial Annual Fee per Membership Grade - Based on Joining Month | |||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
| Full Membership | $4.00 | $8.00 | $4.00 | $48.00 | $44.00 | $40.00 | $36.00 | $32.00 | $28.00 | $24.00 | $20.00 | $16.00 | $12.00 |
| Family Membership | $6.00 | $12.00 | $6.00 | $72.00 | $66.00 | $60.00 | $54.00 | $48.00 | $42.00 | $36.00 | $30.00 | $24.00 | $18.00 |
| Student/Pensioner Membership | $3.00 | $6.00 | $3.00 | $36.00 | $33.00 | $30.00 | $27.00 | $24.00 | $21.00 | $18.00 | $15.00 | $12.00 | $9.00 |
| Joining Fee to be added | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | |
For example, a person seeking to join as a full member from August 2017 will pay $28.00 + $15.00 = $43.00.
If you have any problems or need further information please contact the Membership Officer at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
New Membership Applications
Please download the membership form and print it. Fill it out and submit it to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or post it to us at the mail address listed above.
Your Submission
- The scheduled Joining Fee must be included with your membership payment.
- You must submit a completed membership application form.
- If applying for family membership, please provide a separate e-mail address for each person (if possible).
- Membership is subject to formal acceptance by the Management Committee.
What Next?
Contact the Society at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. advising us of the amount paid, your name(s), home address, telephone number and e-mail addresses
Your membership will be proposed to the Management Committee. Following this, you will be advised if your membership has been accepted. Your membership commences at the date of formal acceptance.
We really try hard to respond by e-mail to new applications as quickly as we can, but if you have not heard from us within twenty-one days, please contact the Membership Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You are invited to attend our monthly meetings whilst waiting for membership approval.
Family Membership
A discounted membership fee is available for families. Eligibility for family membership is limited to parents and their immediate children under the age of eighteen years who are students. Voting rights are limited to two adults.
Student & Pensioner Memberships
Students must be under the age of 18 years or studying full-time at university or college. Voting rights are restricted to those aged eighteen or above.
To be eligible for Pensioner membership you are required to hold an Australian Centrelink card or a NSW Seniors card.
Further Information
Please note the MAS mail box is generally cleared every 7-10 days.
Please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to PO Box 17, Minto, NSW 2566 for further information regarding:
- Submission of membership forms.
- Submissions of membership fees.
- Eligibility for membership.
- Benefits of membership.
- Lack of response to your application within 21 days.
- Membership privileges prior to committee acceptance of applications.
MAS contact with members between meetings is predominantly based on the website, the Personal Message (PM) system, the MAS Facebook page and e-mail. We try to avoid using the postal system.
