Orwell Astronomical Society (Ipswich)
Membership
We welcome new members! If you are interested in joining, please attend one of our meetings at Newbourne. There you will meet some of our enthusiastic members who will share with you their passion for astronomy and tell you about OASI and the activities that we pursue.
Upcoming OASI@Newbourne meetings are on the following dates (see our Events page for details):
You may apply to join OASI as follows:
If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider completing the Gift Aid declaration to enable OASI to recoup funds from HMRC.
Anyone considering joining OASI is welcome to attend meetings at Newbourne. If you wish to attend more than two such meetings, we ask you to become a member.
Membership of OASI is at the discretion of the Committee. If your membership application is rejected, your membership fee will be returned.
Existing members of OASI will receive email and postal invitations in January to renew membership. You may renew as follows:
Membership entitles an individual and his/her immediate family (spouse, partner, children, parents) to attend all OASI meetings and events. At committee or other meetings, membership carries only one vote. For child protection purposes, all persons under 18 years old must be accompanied at meetings and events by a parent/guardian.
Subscriptions are due on 01 January each year.
New members joining January - August pay pro rata the annual rate and should renew subscriptions in January of the following year.
New members joining September - December pay the annual rate and should renew subscriptions in the second January after joining.
Joining or renewing in May 2025, the fee is £14.00 and subsequent renewal is due on 01 January 2026.
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