To join the Society you will need to complete a New Membership Application Form. This form asks for contact details, the type of membership applied for - ordinary, associate, honorary, family or junior - , date of birth, the person Proposing the applicant, a Seconder and shows the fees.
Family membership covers one or two adults and their children under 18 years of age. Names of children and spouse to be provided on the form.
The application is submitted to the Executive Management Committee for approval, then to the following monthly general meeting for endorsement. The applicant is then sent a welcome letter advising of their successful application and payment details.
New members pay a once only joining fee of $15.00 plus the appropriate annual dues:
- $20.00 for individuals
- $50.00 for families
- $5.00 for juniors.
Annual dues are renewed by 30 June each year, however if you join after 31 March your annual dues will not be required until the following year.
New members are also asked to complete a Volunteer Registration Form. This enables members to identify their interests and any experience they are prepared to offer the Society.
Once payment of dues is completed, a badge(s) is ordered in the new member's preferred name.
Members are able to purchase shirts and polos embroidered with the Society's logo for a subsidised price of $25.00.
Once you become a member of the Society, you are entitled to vote at monthly members meetings, take office at the annual general meeting, represent the Society at various forums and develop your knowledge of those areas of activity that interest you.
New members always welcome.
