TAS DUES
The Tallahassee Astronomical Society is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization funded entirely by donations and member dues. Dues are payable by Members in January of each year and must be received no later than the end of February each year to avoid being moved from Member status to Friend status. TAS is billed by the Astronomical League per Member, quarterly, so we need your dues to keep in good standing with the League!
JOIN TAS
Thank you for your interest in joining TAS! See below for detailed information about dues. Member dues are $30 for Individual or Family; $15 for Students. Submit your membership request online at our Night Sky Network site, which also has a link to our PayPal site for electronic payment and instructions for paying by check. You may also want to visit our Members page to learn more about the benefits and opportunities of TAS Membership.
How much are my dues?
Dues are $30/year for Regular (Individual and Family) TAS Membership and $15/year for Student TAS Membership (elementary, high school or college/university students). Membership includes access the club's 14 inch SCT telescope at the Cypress Landing Astronomical Park, if you complete the required training.
If you join TAS later in the year, dues are prorated monthly (Regular/Student):
How to Pay My Dues
Dues may be paid by:
PayPal using the TAS Paypal Account. Please add $1.18 if paying by PayPal to cover the PayPal fee.
Check made out to the Tallahassee Astronomical Society and either delivered in person at a meeting or mailed to Treasurer Tallahassee Astronomical Society PO Box 824 Tallahassee FL 32302
Your bank's Bill Pay feature, if such a feature is offered and you can work out the details with your bank. Contact the TAS Treasurer if you need the TAS Routing Number.
What do My Dues Get me?
Your TAS Dues help maintain the Cypress Landing Astronomical Park equipment, fund purchase and maintenance of library telescopes, sponsor outreach and participation in STEM activities, and help promote amateur astronomy.
TAS Members are also members of the Astronomical League (a $40 value) entitling them to make use of AL resources, earn Astronomical League awards by completing observing programs, and participate in AL astronomy events. Other Member Benefits include:
Use of the 14 inch telescope at the club's Cypress Landing Astronomical Park (after completing required training)
Your own copy of the "Reflector", a high quality, quarterly magazine from the Astronomical League, by and for amateur astronomers.
Right to vote as a Member of TAS on policies, direction, or other items brought to TAS by the Board.
Leadership opportunities on the TAS Board of Directors as well as serving on or leading teams for specific events and activities at the local, regional, or national level (through the Astronomical League)
Meeting, learning from, and teaching other astronomy enthusiasts as part of our community of amateur astronomers
Ability to check out club equipment including telescopes, when these are available
Ability to use the Swap Shop to post astronomical equipment for sale or trade
Automatic notification of any new events scheduled by TAS and opportunities to volunteer (via Night Sky Network)
Automatic notification of any cancellation of events due to weather or other circumstances (via Night Sky Network)
Participation club events including star parties, outreach activities, and voting meetings to help determine the direction and future of amateur astronomy in our region
The Zoom meeting invitations for monthly TAS meetings
Attendance at monthly meetings and other activities is encouraged but not required -- TAS has a number of Members who provide support through dues but do not actively participate in regular club activities. Virtual attendance through Zoom is offered for most regular meetings.