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<p dir="auto">Dear ASA Colleagues,</p>
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<p dir="auto">As we approach the end of the financial tax year this month, I would like to bring to your attention that the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) has established the <strong>Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy (FAA)</strong> — a <strong>tax-deductible
foundation</strong> that strengthens the ASA’s efforts to promote astronomy and related fields in Australia, and to recognise and support excellence in those fields.</p>
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<p dir="auto">The FAA’s purposes are broadly defined, allowing support for prizes, scholarships, research, and facilities.
<b>The FAA </b><strong>funds all ASA prizes.</strong> Donors may choose to support a specific prize or activity, or contribute to the FAA’s general purposes.</p>
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<h2 dir="auto">Where your donation can be directed</h2>
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<li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J80hCNLJyQUEqwl0QumfJcyHssN?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Bok Prize</a> — outstanding research in astronomy by an Honours student </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nGn2COMKzVT0LERpguvhJcGG0tT?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Charlene Heisler Prize</a> — most outstanding PhD thesis in Astronomy (or closely related field) </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/n-pkCP7LAXfo1JGK2u1i1cxZXXS?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Anne Green Prize</a> — significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/23moCQnMBZf31JAkKFksocGm9yj?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Louise Webster Prize</a> — outstanding research by an early postdoctoral scientist </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pf8gCROND2uRDymvpHqtnc15Zm3?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Emerging Leaders Software Development Prize</a> — outstanding open-source astronomical software contribution by an ECR <em>(choose
General Fund and specify “Software Prize” in the comments)</em></li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Xg98CVARKgC5nzwxEsku1cEeGlV?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Peter McGregor Prize</a> — exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation </li><li class="text-start"><strong>Gascoigne Funds</strong> — supports the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QSfACWLVXkUPLN95Qs1CLcoYcpS?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">Ellery Lectureship</a> for outstanding contributions in astronomy or related fields </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sPErCXLW2mUqPk5XguMFncWwt7r?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The David Allen Prize</a> — best accessible media contribution(s) from the previous calendar year portraying an astronomical theme in an exciting
and educative way </li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IjF0CYW8NocNWj1Lvs2H5cxSKgI?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Bearnice and Arthur Page Medal</a> — excellence in amateur astronomy </li><li class="text-start"><strong>The Harley Wood Fund</strong> — supports the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ooOtCZY1NqiDqX45wHJIwcB_RM0?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">Harley Wood School of Astronomy</a></li><li class="text-start"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/e-5GC1WLPxckALzM0hWSKcViCT_?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">The Richard Cole Fund</a> — supports ASA activities for students</li><li class="text-start"><strong>General Fund</strong> <em>(specify “No Preference” in the comments when donating)</em></li></ul>
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<p dir="auto">The ASA also welcomes suggestions for other initiatives.</p>
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<p dir="auto"><em>Note: To comply with its tax-deductible status, the FAA makes its funds available through Educational Institutions, Scientific Institutions, and other Eligible Institutions, and must incur expenditure principally within Australia.</em></p>
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<h2 dir="auto">Please support Australian Astronomy</h2>
<p dir="auto">The FAA’s ability to sustain and diversify these activities depends on the level of funding available — and on the support of ASA members and the wider public. Your support is essential to help the FAA continue developing a significant role in
Australian astronomy.</p>
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<p dir="auto"><strong>Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers.</strong></p>
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<h2 dir="auto">How to donate</h2>
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<li class="text-start"><strong>ASA members</strong> can donate at any time (including when paying annual ASA membership). </li><li class="text-start"><strong>Members of the public</strong> are also very welcome to donate. </li><li class="text-start">To make an online payment, please go to the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pE0vC2xMQziR20lp4H8TJc5T-UW?domain=asa.wildapricot.org">FAA Donation page</a>. </li><li class="text-start">If you would like to discuss a donation, or donate via a method other than credit card, please contact the <a href="mailto:asa.treasurer@sydney.edu.au">ASA Treasurer</a>.</li></ul>
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<p dir="auto">Thank you for considering supporting Australian astronomy in this way.</p>
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<p dir="auto">Kind regards,</p>
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<div>President, Astronomical Society of Australia<br>
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