About the Secretariat (“INC”) – NACAA – National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers

The Secretariat is the steering committee that oversees the operation of NACAA. Its purpose is not to “run” each NACAA. Rather, it supports the operation of the PC and LOC, by managing finances, handling registrations, maintaining NACAA’s web site and mailing lists, liaising with national sponsors and bodies such as the ASA, national advertising, insurance, awards, keeping the NACAA archives, etc.

The Secretariat consists of five elected members:

General Secretary
Deputy General Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary (Communications)
Assistant Secretary (Archives).

The Chair of the PC and the convenor of the current and previous NACAAs, are also defacto members of the Secretariat.

The role of the Assistant Secretary (Communications) has changed since the body was incorporated in 2008. It was originally intended to cover the role of managing the NACAA website, which has become a separate job. Now, the Assistant Secretary (Communications) is responsible for publicity and promoting the activities of NACAA using all channels available, including social media platforms such as Facebook.

Calls for nominations for the elected positions are sent out prior to each NACAA. The election of officers occurs at the AGM held during NACAA.

The organisationis also represented by a Public Officer, responsible for annual reporting to the NSW government.

Contacting the Secretariat

If you need to contact the Sceretariat, please use the form below.