Organisation

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We are a non-profit incorporated association based in Sydney.  Our contact details are:
 
Mailing address Sydney Atheists, PO Box K784, Haymarket, NSW 1240
General inquiries +612 8005 0549
Email info@sydneyatheists.org
Media inquiries +614 1203 8960
Email media@sydneyatheists.org 
 

Objects and Rules

 
As an incorporated association, we operate according to a set of objects and rules.
 

Our vision is of a society where religion is not privileged, one that lives and grows through evidence-based reasoning and secular values, where atheism is visible and accepted, and atheists have equal rights and voices.

Our mission is to be:

  • an active atheist resource for the people of Sydney,
  • an open and welcoming community for atheists and atheist-friendly people.

We work through education, charity, activism and by representing the voice of reason and voices of atheism in public debate. We also get together to celebrate life and have fun.

Our values are:

  • an open and inquiring attitude;
  • evidence based reasoning;
  • inclusiveness and diversity; and
  • respect, compassion and goodwill.
 

Meetings and events

 
We host a number of regular meetings:
 
What Description When Where
Topical meetings A member or invited guest will present on a topic of interest. A brief introduction to Sydney Atheists Inc is held for interested people from 6 pm The second Sunday of every month starting at 6:30 pm The Clarendon Hotel, 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Social lounge Come along to relax, have a drink and get to know your fellow atheists and atheist-friendly people! The last Thursday of every month starting at 6:30 pm Kippax Lounge, the Aurora Hotel, cnr Kippax and Elizabeth Streets, Surry Hills
Committee meetings Where new actions are discussed and supported The first Monday of every month starting at 6:30 pm The Clarendon Hotel, 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
General meetings The annual general meeting is held in the second half of the calendar year with the next one to take place in November 2009. Special general meetings can be called by members as required in accordance with the Rules. To be announced as required tba tba
 
Upcoming events are listed on the news and events pages. Venues may change so be sure to check back ahead of any specific meeting. We normally try and do one charity or community event each month. 
 
Finally, we’re also currently working up a calendar of annual events such as Festivus (“a festival for the rest of us!” which occurs in the last week of December each year). For the moment, keep watch on our news and events pages for upcoming get togethers.
 

The Committee

 
The Committee’s main function is to co-ordinate and support the activities of members. It includes any member of the organisation who has attended two prior committee meetings in the last twelve months.
 
The Committee meets on the first Monday of every calendar month. Members and all others are welcome to attend and contribute to discussions.
 

 

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