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 How much does it cost to join?  The annual membership fees are set by the Club’s committee every year for the following year. The fee is $30 per annum. The fee covers administrative costs, the production of the program and insurance. There is no separate fee for joining as a new member. Membership runs on an annual calendar year cycle, with renewals effective from 1 January and ceasing on 31 December each year. Those who join on or after 1 October each year will have membership confirmed until 31 December the following year – i.e. up to 15 months. Those who join between 1 January and 30 September pay for the year of joining only. The Club sends out renewal applications to members in December for the following year. Members must renew by the end of the following February, else membership ceases. Who is eligible to join? Membership is open to all 18 years of age and over who accept the objectives and rules of the Club. All participants in activities do so at their own risk and must sign a liability waiver accepting sole responsibility for any personal injury or property damage they might sustain. However, financial Club members are covered under the blanket insurance policy taken out by Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW for all activities included in the program. Insurance for an activity ceases for participants aged 85 years and over. Those under the age of 18 years can participate in Club’s activities when accompanied by a responsible person who is prepared to vouch for them. Sutherland Bushwalking Club encourages the participation of children and young people in Club activities with the consent of the activity leader and the signed acceptance of responsibility by a guardian to look after and communicate with the child. This is part of the Club’s Child Protection policy and was adapted from that of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW, in accordance with Guidelines produced by the Confederation.The policy is available in the Members Area of the website. Try us out first. Those wishing to join the Club may participate in up to three activities in any one year to determine whether they wish to join the Club. If you wish to “try out” an activity send an email to info@sutherlandbushwalkers.org.au to obtain the contact details of the leader of the activity. When you contact the activity leader they will determine if you can participate in that particular activity. Participation in an activity will require signing a risk waiver form, as for any Club member. This same rule will apply to visitors and/or friends of Club members – they are welcome to “try us out” for up to three activities.
 Complete the membership application form and risk waiver form and send it with your membership fee to Sutherland Bushwalking Club Inc PO Box 250, Sutherland, NSW, 1499 How do I renew my membership? Existing members will not normally need to use the renewal membership application form. It is provided in case members lose the renewal application form that is posted to them in December each year. As with the membership form, this form should be completed and forwarded with your membership fee to the Club's address above. Suggestions for new members All Club activities are graded from easy to very hard. New members need to become familiar with these grades to ensure they are capable of enjoying the activity selected. The grading may be different for each activity so make sure you read the information on grading for the specific activity in which you wish participate. Membership age profile The Club has approximately 300 members from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages. The Club currently has a predominance of members in their 50s, 60s and 70s so it is very keen to attract younger members. The Club provides a wonderful resource for finding out about and participation in Australian and overseas travel activities.
The Members Area of the Club website contains information which is private to members. To access this area you must log on with a specific username and password. This name and password will be made available to new members after their membership has been processed. The member’s area contains the following details:
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