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 a recent meeting, the Rugby Committee decided to clarify the rules applying to Club membership using the provisions in the Constitution relating to the making of By-Laws. A summary of the changes are as follows:

• The membership year is now 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.

• Subscriptions (membership fee) for playing members has been reduced to $80.00 for 2009 and is 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. 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.

• Membership subscriptions for non-playing supporters has been set at $40.00 per annum. Membership accords a person all the rights described in the Club's Constitution. In addition, membership includes unconditional membership of the Social Club (Red Army).

• 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

20 May 2009