Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium (FOSP)
Help support the Planetarium by becoming a member!
Why should I join?
Members of FOSP support the second largest planetarium in the state and science education within the Parkland College district. 100% of your membership fees are used by the Staerkel Planetarium to offset production costs.
William M. Staerkel Planetarium members are entitled to the following benefits:
- Free admission to public shows for one year
- Free admission to "World of Science" Lectures
- Invitations to members-only events
- "Skylines" quarterly members' newsletter
- Half-price admission to musical light shows
How much does this all cost?
- Sustaining - $150
- Family - $50
- Family (seniors, students, Parkland faculty/staff) - $45
- Individual $30
- Individual (seniors, students, Parkland faculty/staff) - $25
How do I join?
Easy! Simply send us your name, mailing address, daytime phone number, the names of the people in your family (for family memberships), email address (optional) and a check for the appropriate amount above made out to "Parkland Foundation - Planetarium." It is helpful if you let us know whether this is a new membership or renewal. Consider a gift membership for someone special!
Send to:
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
c/o Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
