DATE: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:57:38 +1100
SUBJECT: on-line ASA membership


To all ASA members:

Among my recent tasks for the ASA has been an effort to streamline the  
processing of membership applications.  To that end we have  
implemented a new procedure for on-line membership applications and an  
improved process for editing of details for existing members.  Links  
to both can be found near the bottom of the ASA membership page (http://asa.astronomy.org.au/membership.html 
).

Applicants for membership should now go to the membership page or  
straight to the on-line membership application form at http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~obyrne/asa_membership/asa_members_new1.php 
.  Fill in the form on line and then hit 'Next'.  As has always been  
the case, the form must then be signed by the new member and two  
proposers who are Members or Fellows.  The need for these signatures  
requires the applicant to email, fax or post the SIGNED copy of the  
form to me at the address indicated on the form.  The data will  
already have been received electronically and will be approved as soon  
as the paper copy is received.  The result should be much quicker  
processing than has been typical in recent times.

Current members wishing to change their details have a new form to do  
that at http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~obyrne/asa_membership/asa_members_user_edit.php 
, in the same format as the application.  Please use this form rather  
than directly emailing either me or the Treasurer.  Access requires  
the email address that is used for your ASA emails.  That can be a bit  
variable, so please consult me if it is unclear.

Note that the membership records have been cleaned up a bit in this  
process so it is likely there may be some errors I haven't spotted.    
Please check your entry and update it if necessary.

This change is timely since ASA subscription notices for 2010 will be  
emailed out during the week beginning 11 January.  If you do not  
receive your subs notice by 18 Jan please contact the Treasurer, Diana  
Londish, at dlondish@live.com stating your correct email address.   
Please note Diana is currently working at the University of Sydney,  
tel: 02 9036 6188 but her current contact details for ASA mail and fax  
appear on the 2010 subs notice.

Any comments on all this to me please.

Thanks.

John





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