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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
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Welcome to the RASC X CentreWelcome to the RASC X Centre
Founded in 1868, the Royal Astronomical Founded in 1868, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is Canada's Society of Canada (RASC) is Canada's leading astronomy organization with 4,000+ leading astronomy organization with 4,000+ enthusiastic amateur, educator and enthusiastic amateur, educator and professional members. professional members.
We are the largest, most active astronomy We are the largest, most active astronomy group in Canada.group in Canada.
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RASC Vision & MissionRASC Vision & Mission
VisionVision:: To inspire curiosity in all To inspire curiosity in all Canadians about the universe, to share Canadians about the universe, to share scientific knowledge, and to foster scientific knowledge, and to foster collaboration in astronomical pursuits.collaboration in astronomical pursuits.
Mission: Mission: To encourage improved To encourage improved understanding of astronomy for all people, understanding of astronomy for all people, through education, outreach, research, through education, outreach, research, publication, partnership, enjoyment and publication, partnership, enjoyment and community. community.
The RASC XX CentreThe RASC XX Centre Centre logo hereCentre logo here
The RASC and its 29 Centres The RASC and its 29 Centres across Canada offer both across Canada offer both national and local programming national and local programming and services. and services.
The X Centre was established in The X Centre was established in xxxxxxxx
We are a growing Centre with We are a growing Centre with XXX members. XXX members.
Interested in astronomy? Join us!Interested in astronomy? Join us!
The RASC is open to The RASC is open to everyoneeveryone who is interested in who is interested in astronomy. Our purpose is to promote the value of astronomy. Our purpose is to promote the value of astronomy and support you through your personal astronomy and support you through your personal journey of discovery by providing: journey of discovery by providing:
observing nights and public eventsobserving nights and public events beginners’ activitiesbeginners’ activities local centre meetingslocal centre meetings school outreach programsschool outreach programs online discussion groups online discussion groups protecting the night skyprotecting the night sky world-class astronomical resourcesworld-class astronomical resources
RASC XX Centre MembershipRASC XX Centre Membership Annual membership in the XX Centre isAnnual membership in the XX Centre isonlyonly: :
RegularRegular $$Youth Youth $$Family/Family/Associate Associate $$
per family memberper family member
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Look at all you get as a RASC member!Look at all you get as a RASC member!
Free copy of the Free copy of the
Observer’s HandbookObserver’s Handbook Your Your annual sky guide = Value $28+annual sky guide = Value $28+
Look at all you get as a RASC member!Look at all you get as a RASC member!
The RASC The RASC JournalJournal
6 issues – free online or 6 issues – free online or
purchase a print subscriptionpurchase a print subscription= Value $20+ = Value $20+
Look at all you get as a RASC member!Look at all you get as a RASC member!
Free subscription to Free subscription to
SkyNewsSkyNews magazine magazine
= Value of $26 per year= Value of $26 per year
Look at all you get as a RASC member!Look at all you get as a RASC member!
Member Only discounts on astronomy Member Only discounts on astronomy publications and resource tools publications and resource tools
Look at all you get as a RASC member!Look at all you get as a RASC member!
Bulletin - monthly electronic Bulletin - monthly electronic digest for membersdigest for members
On-line Resources – On-line Resources – astronomy discussion groupsastronomy discussion groups
RASC RASC Member OnlyMember Only discount discountprogramsprograms on car rentals, hotels, on car rentals, hotels, and group home & auto and group home & auto insurance = value $$$insurance = value $$$
And, more benefits of membership…And, more benefits of membership… Star parties Star parties MentoringMentoring Charitable workCharitable work Educational outreachEducational outreach School programs School programs Observing certificatesObserving certificates Astronomy researchAstronomy research Local/national meetingsLocal/national meetings Annual General Assembly Annual General Assembly
Special programs offered by Special programs offered by your RASC X Centreyour RASC X Centre
Centre meetingsCentre meetings NewsletterNewsletter LibraryLibrary ObservatoryObservatory TelescopesTelescopes Observing events Observing events And, more!And, more!
RASC MembershipRASC MembershipPossibly the Best Deal in the Universe!Possibly the Best Deal in the Universe!
Help us advance astronomy in Canada!Help us advance astronomy in Canada! Enjoy $150+ worth of benefits!Enjoy $150+ worth of benefits! Make new friends and discover the universe!Make new friends and discover the universe! Join by: Join by:
Speak to (name) & sign up Speak to (name) & sign up
Pick up an application Pick up an application
Join online at Join online at rasc.ca/joinrasc.ca/join
Meet the local and national teams that help you Meet the local and national teams that help you get more from astronomyget more from astronomy
Will AstroSelma AstroGwyn [email protected]
ObservingProgramsPresident
Diane Astro
VPTreasurer
& Membership
Di Astro
Education Council Rep
Dwayne Astro
Lo
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Nat
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al TreasurerPresident 1st VP 2nd VP Secretary
ExecutiveDirector
FinanceMembership
Denis Grey
Chris Gainor
Glenn Hawley
Colin Haig
James Edgar
RenataKoziol
Kate Fane
Off
ice
Your RASC National Office ServicesYour RASC National Office Services
Membership processing - new and renewalMembership processing - new and renewal Member discount programsMember discount programs Centre contact and event information Centre contact and event information Member only online accessMember only online access Media relations Media relations DonationsDonations Publication and astronomy product orders Publication and astronomy product orders Open 9 am to 5 pm EST Monday to FridayOpen 9 am to 5 pm EST Monday to Friday 24 hour response time for all telephone and 24 hour response time for all telephone and
online inquiries online inquiries
Thank you!Thank you!Questions? Questions? Contact us: Contact us:
Tel: 416-924-7973 or 888-924-7272Tel: 416-924-7973 or 888-924-7272 www.rasc.ca