The Des Moines Astronomical Society, Inc.

Observatory (Standing)	Educational Outreach
Mark Sutter, Chairperson Dave Lynch, Ed Ramsell, Mary Sutter, Nat Tognetti, and Norm Van Klompenburg.	Joanne Hailey, Chairperson Linda Wilkinson, Jan Winter, Joe Foarde, Doug Rudd, Nat Tognetti, Norm Van Klompenburg, Dave Bailey
By-Laws	Dark Sky
Vern Naffier, Chairperson Norm Van Klompenburg, Ed Ramsell, Cheryl Haimann	Norm Van Klompenburg, Chairperson Tomas Gonzales-Forester, J.R. Paulson, Mike Messina, Brian Ritchey, Tammy Mortensen

Newsletter Editor	Public Relations
Joyce Naffier	Open
Special Programs	Historian/Librarian
Jan Winter	Joe Foarde
Web Managers	Publications/Yahoo Group
Bryan Butcher, Doug Rudd, Mark Sutter	Mary Sutter

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM (.pdf)

Class	Type	Ballots	Cost
A	Single - 18+ years	1	30.00
B	Student	0	21.00
C	Family	2	45.00
D	Member-at-Large	0	21.00
E	Lifetime, Individual	1	500.00
F	Lifetime, Family	2	600.00

Members who make an additional annual donation of:
$50 - will be recognized as a "Patron Member" $75 - will be recognized as a "Benefactor Member"

Dues are paid annually during the month of January. Anyone joining at a later date will have their dues pro-rated for the months remaining in the year. Anyone with an interest in astronomy may become a member by sending their name and payment to the Treasurer or by presenting them to any society officer at a monthly meeting.

The Des Moines Astronomical Society, Inc. conducts monthly meetings on the first Saturday of the month. (There is no general meeting in July, the society holds an annual picnic at the observatory).

The Des Moines Astronomical Society, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt organization under section 501.(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code. All contributions received are tax deductable to the donor.

DMAS BYLAWS