MEMBERSHIP

WHO CAN JOIN

Anyone interested in the history and heritage of Parramatta & district is invited to apply to join the Society.

Membership is by election at a general meeting of the Society.  Full membership begins after formal acceptance at the meeting and payment of the annual subscription and joining fee.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

All members are encouraged to participate in the varied activities of the Society.
Such activities are:

* SPEAKERS
    Interesting speakers are invited to address the Society at most general meetings.

* TOURS
    Excursions are arranged usually on the Sunday following the monthly general meeting. These
    are based strongly on history and generally follow a theme. These tours are usually by coach
    & occasionally by ferry, private vehicles or by walking.
    Tour notes are usually sold for each excursion.

* NEWSLETTER
    A newsletter is sent to all financial members in which there are details of speakers,
    forthcoming tours & other activities.
    There are occasionally snippets of historical information and Society news.
    A yearly programme of speakers and tours is also issued.

* HAMBLEDON COTTAGE
    Members are entitled to visit Hambledon Cottage free of charge.
    Members are also encouraged to train to become a volunteer Guide to show people around
    Hambledon Cottage.

* LIBRARY
    Members are able to use the Society's extensive reference library facilities.

* DISCOUNTED PUBLICATIONS
    Members are entitled to a 5% discount on all Society publications, other than those at special
    prices.

SUBSCRIPTION FEES

Annual membership fees are due upon election and thereafter on the 1st March each year.

The various membership fees are :

                * Joining Fee                                    $ 5.00
                * Single membership                         $25.00  

                * Double membership                       $35.00  

·        Student membership                                  $15.00

·        (quote Student No & School/Uni/College)

                * New Guides                                       $ 1.00
                * Rostered & New Guides                50% discount on annual fee

* Life Membership                           $ 150.00  (after 5 years membership & acceptance by Council)

Members joining after 1st September in a year will not be required to pay an annual subscription in the following year.

HOW TO JOIN

The Application for Membership Form should be completed and posted, or handed to the Society's Secretary or Membership Officer, together with the joining and membership fees.

VISITORS

Visitors are welcome to attend meetings and/or tours at the invitation of a member, but after 2 or 3 visits it is expected that membership will be taken out.
 

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