Membership
THIS PAGE GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT (1) CONTACTING THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY (2) APPLYING FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP (3) RENEWING MEMBERSHIP (4) PAYING FOR MEMBERSHIP
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP | |
All members must: | |
• Abide by the Principles of the U3A movement. | |
• Always act in the best interests of the U3A and never do anything to bring the U3A into disrepute. | |
• Abide by the terms and conditions of the constitution. | |
• Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times. | |
• Comply with and support the decisions of the elected committee. | |
• Advise the committee of any change in your personal details. |
A MESSAGE FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – Andy Bebbington - (December 2023)
We welcome applications for new membership from anyone in Ravenshead and the surrounding area.
Thanks to all our existing members who have stayed with us and “welcome” to all our new members and those who are thinking of joining us.
Non-members who are thinking of joining can attend one monthly or group meeting as a taster ahead of joining if they wish.
1. CONTACTING THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
If you wish to contact me about membership issues you can use any of the following methods:-
- Email – click here: Membership Secretary
- Phone: 01623 405526. Note that you will be asked to say your name; speak, then wait a moment to be put through.
- Address: Ru3a Membership Secretary, 4, Cromford Court, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire NG15 9GG.
2. APPLYING FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP
New members, from the area, are always welcome to join Ravenshead U3A. The pages of this website show some of what we do, but it is always best to speak to someone. Prospective members are welcome to come along to one of our monthly meetings at St. Peter’s church on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10.00 a.m. to find out more.
Alternatively, contact me and I will do my best to explain things.
New Members can join our u3a by using the New Member Application Form. Full details about joining can be found on the form. This can be posted to me with your payment (see 1. Above and 4. below.)
- New members will be required to pay the full membership fee of £16.00 for 2024
- This will be reduced to £12.00 (to cover the final six months of the year) for members joining from 1 July onwards.
3. RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Renewal documents were sent out either by email or letter at the beginning of December for 1st January 2024 renewals. Please contact the Membership Secretary - Andy, if you need it to be resent or have any queries. Renewal email and letter reminders will be sent out on February 1st.
Non-renewed Membership expires on February 28th 2024. Anyone who hasn’t renewed by then will not be able to participate in any of our activities.
Subscription for renewals is:-
- Before 30 June £16.00
- From 1 July onwards £12.00
4. PAYING FOR MEMBERSHIP
The options to pay for new members and renewals are detailed below but we encourage you to pay by BACs or Paypal if possible.
- BACS – Please email me here, Membership Secretary Ravenshead u3a and I will send you the bank details. Please include your membership number(s) in the details.
- PAYPAL - Note this option is not available for new membership applications.
Membership renewals can be made by using a link to PAYPAL. This is a feature of the Beacon system and enables you to use your credit or debit card or a PayPal account if you have one. Click on the following link to sign in to the “MEMBERS PORTAL”. Then enter your details as shown on your renewal and follow the instructions.
MEMBERS PORTAL |
A help-sheet is here: ONLINE RENEWALS. | This will take you to the Beacon website where you can follow the process through. |
Note: If you have not Registered to use the Members Portal recently, please read the Help page here:
Members Portal Help Page |
- CHEQUE – Made out to “Ravenshead U3A”
- For renewals - include member name(s) and membership number(s) on back of cheque
- For new members – accompanied by a completed membership form
- CASH – hand delivered to Andy Bebbington (address above) along with:
- For renewals – in an envelope and including member name(s) and membership number(s)
- For new members - accompanied by a completed membership form
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