Membership

How to Join the MAS

There are several ways to submit your membership application and pay your dues.

Join using PayPal

You can join online using PayPal by following the ''Use Paypal'' link in the left-hand margin.

PayPal users must supply a ''shipping address'' when prompted by PayPal! This is the address the MAS will use to mail your copy of the newsletters, supply for your optional subscription Sky and Telescope and for all other correspondence.

By using PayPal you agree to release MAS from liability for loss or damages incurred from using the PayPal system.

(Note that dues for those using PayPal are slightly higher due to the transaction fees charged to the MAS by PayPal. Please refer to the PayPal ''User Agreement'' at www.paypal.com to fully understand the risks and costs of using PayPal.)

Join by mail or in person

You can pick up a membership form at the Society's monthly meetings, or you can print one from this web site by following the ''Membership Form'' link in the left-hand margin.

You can also request a form by mail (see below for address), by leaving a message on our telephone answering service (952-467-2426) or by sending an email request to Info@MnAstro.org. (For all these options, please supply your full name, a complete mailing address, an evening telephone number and your email address, if you have one.)

The address for membership form requests and submission of applications forms and dues (new or renewal) is:

Minnesota Astronomical Society
P.O. Box 14931
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Attn: Membership Coordinator

PLEASE NOTE:
Membership applications and renewals, whether submitted through PayPal or in the mail, are processed by our membership coordinator at least once per month, generally on a mid month weekend day. Although our intent is to process them more often than the single mid-month time, it is a relatively time consuming volunteer activity that must be balanced against other priorities. We ask for your understanding as it may take a few days to several weeks to process of your application or renewal and for you to receive confirmation.

Please consider yourself a member as soon as you send in your application by mail or submit your PayPal application and take advantage of our monthly meetings, star parties, Onan public nights and other special activities such as the monthly Beginners' Special Interest Group meetings. For the schedule of these activities and more, follow the ''Events Calendar'' link in the left hand column.

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