Council
The Council manages the business and affairs of the Society in line with its constitution. It consists of the Officers of the Society and not more than five Councillors. The Council is elected/announced at the Annual General Meeting, with the exception of the President who is elected by the outgoing Council.
The Council currently meets on the Wednesday of the week prior to each General Meeting.
All members are welcome to nominate themselves (or another member) to be elected to Council. Click here to download the nomination form.
Council Position | Name |
President | Dr Kym Thalassoudis |
Vice-President | vacant |
Secretary | Lisa Lavan |
Treasurer | Lynette O'Born |
Membership Officer | Lisa Lavan |
Communications Officer | Alexia Hall |
Website Officer | Scott Gregory |
Bulletin Officer | Shandel Fensom |
Young Astronomers Officer | Kathy Coombs |
Astronomy Education Officer | Mary Adam |
Astronomy Outreach Officer | Ian Somerville |
Digital Services Officer | Danny McShane |
Facilities & Observing Sites Officer | Lyn Grida |
Councillors | Paul Haese |
Philip Stephen | |
Gerhard Velaitis |
Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life Membership is a significant honour bestowed upon a notable member of the Society. Honorary Life Members are entitled to all the privileges of Full Members and are invited to attend Council meetings. Honorary Life Members do not acquire any voting rights within the Council unless they hold an office or councillor position. They are nominated by the Council and elected at a General Meeting.
Honorary Life Members |
Ian Anderson |
Ian Bedford |
Tony Beresford |
Dean Davidson |
Trish Ellin |
Joe Grida |
Lyn Grida |
Paul Haese |
Colin Hill |
Robert Jenkins |
Blair Lade |
Phillip Pudney |
Paul Rogers |
Stephen Scheer |
Michael Williams |