The Purposes and Rules of the Association
MEMBERSHIP TYPES AND INCLUSIONS
SINGLE MEMBERSHIP
A Single Membership entitles ONE (1) FULL ADULT MEMBER to vote at General Meetings of the Association
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
A Family Membership entitles two (2) FULL ADULT MEMBERS to vote at General Meetings of the Association and may also include children under 16 as Associate Members
All memberships entitle the member to discounted tickets for most events at the Hall and the Hall’s monthly newsletter in which they can have their birthdays acknowledged if a birth month is supplied.
Children under 16 are not entitled to vote at General Meetings.
To receive the newsletter and other communications from the Hall, members must have provided an email address.
MEMBERSHIP VALIDITY
The Hall’s financial year starts July 1 and ends June 30 each year. Memberships are valid only for the period of 12 months ending on 30 June each year regardless of the date of purchase.
Memberships are not valid unless Memberships Fees have been paid in full for the current financial year. Submission of a membership application alone does not constitute a valid membership.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for a Membership for the Mt Best Community Hall, please complete the Membership Application form by submitting your details and those of any other Members you would like to apply on behalf of.
The membership Application form can be found HERE.
Memberships are valid for up to 12 months and all membership expire and will need to be renewed by the 30th June each year regardless of the date of purchase.
When applying for, or renewing an existing Membership, submitting a membership application or renewal form alone does not constitute a valid membership.
Memberships are not valid unless all Memberships Fees have been paid in full for the year the application is for.
To ensure your application is approved and processed as soon as possible, it is recommended that the payment for your membership fee is made before you submit your application and that you attach the payment receipt to your application when you do submit it. Alternatively please email a copy of your payment receipt to the email address provided in your confirmation email.
After submitting your application you will receive an email to confirm we have received it. The email will list the personal information you have submitted. Please check to confirm the information you have supplied is correct. If you find any mistakes please notify the Hall as soon as possible.
You will be sent a second email once your application has been approved and your membership is active.
THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION
- To foster community involvement in activities and recreation.
- To generate income from memberships, donations, and participatory activities to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover the maintenance of the Hall and running expenses.
- To manage and facilitate the maintenance of the hall building(s) and surrounding property to ensure it remains in a safe and sound condition.
THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Hall rules are as per the model rules for incorporated associations in Victoria which can be found at:
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/library/forms/clubs-and-not-for-profits/incorporated-associations/model-rules-for-an-incorporated-association.doc
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