Astronomy Club of Tulsa Member Privileges

All Members of The Astronomy Club of Tulsa are offered the following:

  • 12  monthly issues of our ACT newsletter, the "Observer"
  • Membership in the Astronomical League. - a national association of astronomy clubs, and receive their quarterly magazine: the "Reflector” featuring articles from various clubs across the country.
  • Opportunity to work towards earning one of the many Astronomical League Observing Certificates.
  • Members Only Observing Nights at the observatory to work on your skills and network with other astronomy enthusiasts.
  • Voting rights on Election of Board Members, major purchases, or changes to the by-laws.
  • Volunteer Opportunities - To get the full effect of an ACT membership, you will want to volunteer to help with our public observing nights or other club projects.
  • Free membership in NASA's Night Sky Network. NSN has many resources for promoting our love of astronomy to our communities.
  • Discounts on the magazines: Astronomy Magazine / Sky and Telescope Magazine
  • Explore our social media pages to find out more:



Starting your Second year as a member of ACT

After you have been a member for one year, you will want to renew and be eligible for the following additional opportunities:

  • Run for an ACT elected position as an officer or board member. Let the ACT President or Secretary know you are interested in an elected position.
  • Members in good standing may submit a request form to receive a key to the ACT Observatory.   
  • Key holders are encouraged to volunteer at our Guest Observatory nights and help maintain the facilities.
  • Once your request form has been submitted, the ACT Board will include your request for review at the next Board Meeting.



Customary Events for ACT

Schedules will be posted on website, in club newsletter, and social media pages. 


Monthly In Town Public Meetings – Sept through May at Jenks High School Planetarium
Monthly Members and Guest Observatory nightsEach Month near 3rd Quarter as weather permits
Monthly Members Only Observatory nightsEach Month near New moon as weather permits
Public Telescope Nights in a local parkSchedule will be announced
Members Appreciation PicnicSummer date TBA
Annual Business Meeting –
Officer & Board Elections
October
Annual Member & Family Dinner MeetingNovember
Occasional Special Outreach Events As Astronomy related Phenomena occurs

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