Centre Resources
These resources are primarily of interest to Centre Officers, Executive and volunteers
- Insurance - Apply online for liability insurance for Centre events.
- Brochures and Outreach - Use this collection of brochures and posters prepared by the National Society and RASC Centres to help you develop your own outreach materials.
- Centre Access Accounts - Information on accessing and using the Society's national database system (iMIS) to manage your Centre's membership and revenues.
- Graphics - A resource page for Centres and other authorized users who need access to the Society's Seal, logo and wordmarks for publication and on-line use.
- New Observers to Visual Astronomy (NOVA) Program - A turnkey introduction to astronomy course provided by the Prince George Centre to allow Centres to offer their own introductory programs.
- Special Projects Program
- Public Speaker Program
- RASC Speaker Directory
Reference Guides
- This RASC Info Guide is a good overview of who we are and what's available on this site.
- National Representative Quick Reference
- Quick Start Guide to Writing Project Proposals for National Council
- Quick Reference Guide to Developing Effective Outreach Programs
- Quick Reference to Centre Success - This is a short guide for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of Centre outreach.
- Best Practice Guide for Outreach in Schools from the Europlanet Research Infrastructure
- RASC Manual
- RASC By-Law #1
RASC Centres: Outreach Event Reporting
- National Banner - The Society has an attractive banner which is available for loan to Centres for public outreach events. This banner is 12' long and 2.5' high and is reproduced in full colour. Loans are available for a period of two weeks and should be reserved in advance with National Office. Centres requesting the use of the banner will be charged for shipping costs and are responsible for returning the banner at their own expense. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the staff at National Office to make your request by calling (416) 924-7973.
Files are PDF unless otherwise noted.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 RASC Info Guide | 50.62 KB |
| Quick Start Guide for Proposals | 83.37 KB |
| Quick Reference Guide for Outreach | 174.69 KB |
| Quick Reference Guide to Centre Success | 51 KB |
| Outreach Best Practices Guide for Schools | 4.19 MB |
 RASC Member Presentation 6-2 (1) (.PPT) | 2.55 MB |
| Sample Centre By-Law 2016 | 280.55 KB |
| Centre Manual v2.0, 2017 | 602.14 KB |
 Blank Treasurer's Report Form 2023.xlsx | 86.11 KB |
 Guidelines for 2023 Annual Report from Centres | 13.13 KB |