Malacological Society of Australasia

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership
By joining you will become part of an organisation whose members are interested in the study, conservation and appreciation of molluscs and you will receive Molluscan Research and the society newsletter. You will also be supporting and furthering the interests of malacology in the Australasian region.

Affiliate Membership
Other societies and clubs interested in molluscs can become Affiliate Members. The association of affiliate members with the MSA gives it a more effective voice on issues of common concern: List of Affiliated Clubs and Societies.

To apply for membership please click here or send your application form and payment to:

Don Colgan, Treasurer
Malacological Society of Australasia
Australian Museum
6 College Street
Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia

Affiliate membership offers

association with the regional Australasian malacological organisation
MSA publications
use of MSA to more effectively lobby
a say in policy and priorities
facilitating speakers
advice on where to get identifications
briefing on relevant current issues.

Membership
Membership of the Society entitles members to attend branch meetings (where held) and receive publications of the Society. Second family members are admitted for reduced fees but do not receive publications. Overseas members may receive publications by airmail by paying an additional fee of $AUD 10. There is no joining fee. The Council reserves the right to refuse membership to any applicant.

Affiliate Membership
Societies and clubs with similar interests to the Malacological Society are eligible for Affiliate Membership.

Subscription Rates for 2010 (in Australian Dollars)
Ordinary Member - Australasia [see definition below] - $AUD 70
Ordinary Member - rest of world - $AUD 100
Extra Family Member - $AUD 5
Affiliate Member - - $AUD 100
Student Member - $AUD 45

NOTE:
For the purposes of membership the following countries are defined as being 'Australasia'. This grouping is based on postal charges: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Cook Is., East Timor, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (North & South), Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mariana Is., Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Samoa (US & Western), Singapore, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tokelau Is., Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna Is.

Website enquiries: webadmin@malsocaus.org