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.
- Access to their quarterly magazine: the "Reflector” featuring articles from various clubs across the country
- Opportunity to work toward earning one of the many Astronomical League. Observing Certificates
- Additional 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.
- Opportunity to join the NASA’s Night Sky Network. NSN has many resources for promoting our love of astronomy to our communities.
- Discounts on the magazines: Astronomy and/or Sky and Telescope
- Explore the following links 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 receive the following additional opportunities:
- Run for an ACT elected position as an officer or club 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
| Schedule will be posted on website and in club newsletter | |
|---|---|
| Monthly In Town Public Meetings – | Sept through May at Jenks High School Planetarium |
| Monthly Members and Guest Observatory nights | Each Month near 3rd Quarter as weather permits |
| Monthly Members Only Observatory nights | Each Month near New moon as weather permits |
| Public Telescope Nights in a local park | Schedule will be announced |
| Members Appreciation Picnic | Summer date TBA |
| Annual Business Meeting – Officer & Board Elections | October |
| Annual Member & Family Dinner Meeting | November |
| Occasional Special Events | As Astronomy related Phenomena occurs |
