Membership Requirements of the Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club

Dear Rugby Club Members and Supporters

I'm writing to you to advise changes to the requirements of being a member of the Vikings Rugby Club. At the Rugby Club Committee meeting, held on 12 October 2009, a decision was made to reduce the cost for non-playing supporters to join the Rugby Club from $40 to $20.

In 2010, there will be no membership requirement for the Red Army. In recent years, the Red Army has become a place where Vikings supporters can congregate and support our team en mass. The Red Army should include not only our regular supporters but those who wish to come to a game now and then and still feel part of the support group.

Membership Application Details for 2010

The membership year is tied to the Club's financial year of 1 October to 30 September. This means that unless you are a financial member by 30 September each year you will not be eligible to vote at the subsequent AGM in November.

Playing Members

Subscriptions (membership fee) for playing members are $80.00 for 2010 and are payable to the Club Registrar. This fee may increase or decrease with players being advised as early as possible. A player not registered and/or not financial by the first competition game will not be selected in any of the Club's teams nor will they be eligible for benefits contained in the Club's Medical Plan. The subscription fee will be waived if a player successfully introduces a new sponsor to the Club. The subscription fee will be refunded if a player coaches a junior team supported by the Club.

Non-playing supporters

Membership subscriptions for non-playing supporters is set at $20.00 per annum. Membership accords a person all the rights described in the Club's Constitution.

Persons wishing to become a non-playing member are required to submit their application for membership via a formal letter outlining their link and history of 'active' support of the Rugby Club. The application and membership fee must be received no later than the September Committee meeting for consideration. Should the application be unsuccessful, the person will be advised in writing from the President and the membership fee will be reimbursed.

Players and Officials who have not paid their subscription fee WILL NOT be eligible for benefits contained in the Club's Medical Plan.

Members who do not renew their membership annually will be deemed to have allowed their membership to lapse. Should this occur, and the person wants to subsequently renew their membership after a break of one or more years, they will be required to submit a membership application to the Rugby Committee as outlined above.

Membership renewal notices will be sent to your mail/email address on 1 August each year. If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to access the Club's website on www.vikingsrugby.com.au and go to the 'REGISTER' icon. Once registered, you will not only ensure the renewal notice will be sent to you by email, but will also ensure that you are kept informed of all the administrative and playing happenings affecting the Club.

Yours in Rugby

David Assenheim

President

Vikings Rugby

January 2010