How to Join

Steps to Joining TAAA

(Note: These instructions are for people joining TAAA for the first time. If you are already a member registering to access Member Only content through  MemberPlanet, please see this page instead.)

Our Member Only content is hosted in MemberPlanet. When you join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, you will simultaneously want to register at our MemberPlanet site. There is no additional charge for this service and it will give you access to events and information available only to members.

Membership Level Dues – Individual $30 – Senior  $25 – Teacher (K-12) or College Student $18 – Family $35 – Family/Senior $30 – Family/Teacher (K-12) or College Student $23 – Youth $18

1. Click the Begin Signup button below

Begin Sign Up

2a. Click the “Create an account” link at the bottom of the window

The MemberPlanet login page will open in a new tab of your browser. Please refer back  here for further instructions.

2b. Fill Out the Create an Account form

MP Login Screen
The MemberPlanet screen looks like this.

Please note that the Birthday field is required by MemberPlanet.  Later, you will have control over what content is visible to other members.  The email address and password you create here will become your login to TAAA’s Member Only  pages. When you have finished entering your info, click the Create My Account button.

3. Your Profile: Provide Home Phone and Address

The only required fields the on first ‘Profile’ screen are your home phone number and address. Click the Edit buttons to enter this info.

Please be sure to select Home from the Phone dropdown menu and click the SAVE button when you’re done with each edit !

choose-phone

When you’ve completed the required fields, click Continue.

4. Your Profile: Alternate Address

The alternate address field is optional for those with alternative mailing addresses or a summer residence for instance. If it isn’t relevant to your situation, just click the Continue button.

5. Choose Your Membership Level

Click Continue.

6. Checkout

7. Join the Astronomical League (Optional)

Your club membership entitles you to a discounted Astronomical League membership rate.  This an an organization which supports observing programs for clubs nationwide.  Click the link provided to join AL.

8. And you’re done! Welcome to the club!

“Go to my home page” takes you to YOUR TAAA MemberPlanet home page. “Go the the group’s profile” will take you to our TAAA section.

9. Logging in After Joining

Just click the Members Only/Sign In button at the top right of any screen on the website and use the credentials you entered at the beginning of the join process.