Frequently Asked Questions about Annual Membership
Q. What Members-Only Event are scheduled this Fall? NOVEMBER
21, SATURDAY - STAR NIGHT ASTRONOMY PARTY WITH THE EAST VALLEY ASTRONOMY CLUB
(limit of 150)
Our popular "Star Night" astronomy party barbecue and potluck
returns November 21, Saturday, when the East Valley Astronomy Club brings
their telescopes to the Arboretum -- and our members bring potluck dishes
to share. This popular fundraiser is among our most frequently requested members-only
events; plan for an enjoyable night of socializing, recipe-sharing -- and
stargazing. BTA Members may pre-pay for themselves and up to four guests,
nonmembers included, at $5 each. To assure variety with our potluck, annual
members with last names ending with the letters A through M should bring a
main course dish or casserole; those with last names N through Z are asked
to bring a salad or dessert.
Pre-registration and prepayment are required, call soon to add your names
to our list for this event. Call Membership Coordinator Lorrie Polleyat 520-689-2723.
Time: 5pm- 6pm. Potluck. 6pm – 9pm Starry skies
How many: 100 max. Each member can bring up to 4 guests.
Cost: $5
Members bring: one dish to share, flashlight (with red light if possible),
warm clothes
NOVEMBER
22, SUNDAY - "JEEP CLUB" ROAD TRIP TO MONTANA MOUNAIN (limit
of 12 participants)
Like to explore back roads of Arizona, but you don't have a four-wheel drive
or a high clearance vehicle? For a donation of $25-per-person you can ride
along with our "Jeep Club" volunteers and staff on a road trip Sunday
morning, November 22. In June we drove up to Signal Peak in the Pinal Mountains
and in July our destination was Aztec Peak in the Sierra Anchas. Spaces are
limited to a dozen passengars and this is only open to BTA "Friends-of-the-Arboretum"
annual members. Read about our June and July Jeep
Club Trips.
To reserve a seat and prepay call 520-689-2723 and ask for Lorrie Polley.
November 22 Jeep Club trip with short hike over Montana mountain
Time: 8:30am, meet in BTA parking lot, carpool to Oak Flat
How many: 12 riders. Volunteer drivers will be arranged by the Arboretum
Cost: $25 per person.
What to bring: water, lunch, sunscreen, hiking shoes, hat, rain gear, warm
clothes.
DATE
"TO BE ANNOUNCED" QUEEN CREEK CANYON HIKE WITH ASU PROFESSOR STEVE
SEMKEN (limit of 20 participants)
The rocks exposed in Queen Creek Canyon, five miles east of the Arboretum,
have much in common with those exposed in the Grand Canyon. The geology
records a significant portion of the evolution of Arizona and the Southwest,
and was the site of some of the earliest mining activity in the Superior area.
Queen Creek Canyon is a place where ASU professors frequently bring geology
students for field education. It is also magnificently scenic, a fact better
appreciated when one is trekking along on foot rather than speeding through
on US Highway 60! "Friends of the Arboretum" annual members are
invited to learn more on a two-hour guided hike with ASU Associate Professor
of Geology, Steve Semken. This guided hike is only open to Friends-of-the-Arboretum
annual members (Dr. Semken is one!), and limited to the first 20 people who
sign up. There's no charge -- to be on the list call our gift shop staff at
520-689-2723. We'll rendezvous at 1:00 p.m. at the Arboretum, then carpool
to a pullout in the Canyon. We will walk alongside the highway (safely away
from traffic) down to the mouth of the Canyon and back. The hike will end
around 3:00 pm. The total distance is about one mile: not strenuous, but the
first half is downhill and the second half is uphill. Wear solid hiking or
walking shoes and a hat; use sunscreen; and carry water. At times we will
be walking beneath high walls where falling rocks can be a hazard, so we will
supply hard hats to all participants, and these must be worn at all times.
DATE / TIME : TO BE ANNOUNCED
How many: Maximum of 20
Cost: free to annual members
What to bring: hard hats must be worn and will be provided, sturdy walking
shoes, sunscreen, water.
Read more about Steve at http://semken.asu.edu. Spaces are limited to 20 participants; sign up for this tour by calling 520-689-2723 and ask for Lorrie Polley -- or email Lorrie Polley.
Q. How do I join or renew my Boyce Thompson Arboretum membership?We offer four easy options:
1.
By phone! Call Membership Coordinator Lorrie Polley at 520.689.2723 Monday
through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm from September-through-April, or from 6:00am
to 3:00 p.m. May-through-August. Phone memberships will be accepted with a
Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
2.
In person! Buy or renew membership in the Visitor Center Gift Shop conveniently
located at the Arboretum entrance. We will process your membership and give
you permanent cards within two weeks.
3.
By mail-we can also mail an application to you. Just fill out the information
on the application form and return it by mail or walk it in to our Visitor's
Center.
4.
By Fax-print and complete the online membership application and fax it to
520.689.5858.
Q. Does Boyce Thompson Arboretum close on Holidays?
Christmas,
December 25, is the only day the arboretum is closed.
Q. How long is my membership valid?
Your
Arboretum membership is good for one year from the month of purchase. If you
join on December 15, 2009 your membership expires December 31, 2010.
Q. When will I receive my membership cards?
Your
membership card should arrive within two weeks after you join or renew.
Q. Can I loan out my membership card to friend or relative?
No.
Membership and associated privileges are not transferable to any other individual.
Your membership has a tremendous value. To protect the rights of our members,
we may ask to see your photo ID, such as a driver's license, at the time of
your visit.
Q. What do I do if I lose my membership card?
Call
the Membership Services Office 520.689.2723 to report lost or stolen cards.
There is a $2.00 fee for replacement cards.
Q. Does my employer offer a matching gift program?
Check
with your Human Resources Department to determine if your company offers a
matching gift program.
Q. Is my membership tax deductible?
Please
consult your tax preparer for details. Your membership comes with tangible
benefits. According to Internal Revenue Service regulations, tangible benefits
are not tax-deductible. Tangible benefits may be waived in order to receive
a full-tax deduction as allowed by the IRS.
If you have other questions about membership, please call 520.689.2723 or
email members@ag.arizona.edu