MEMBERSHIP

WHO CAN JOIN?

We are a newcomers’ club, as such, it is generally understood that membership is for those who have recently moved to the Oceanside area.

 

HOW DO I JOIN?

Attend a general meeting where you can sign up in person.  General meetings are held the second Tuesday or every month at 10am at St. Stephen’s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.  Everyone is welcome! (INSERT membership form – please bring this completed form with you)

OR

You can join through our online registration page here

PLEASE NOTE: Couples must register SEPARATELY.  Each member must have a unique email address as your email serves as your membership ID.

Effective December 1st, 2023 we will no longer be using Paypal for membership payment.  It will be etransfers if you want to pay online.

Please note, it may take up to several days for your account to reflect the new dates of your membership.  Email payments do not automatically update all account information, there are manual steps in that process that may take some time.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The annual membership fee is $25 per person. Our membership year runs from May to April; members who join in January through April do not pay again in May of their first year.  New members can order a name tag for an additional $11.

Membership renewal ($25 per person) is due by April 30^th of each year for the following 12 months (May to April).

Payments can be made at a general meeting or by etransfer to membership@qbnewcomers.org.

 

HOW LONG CAN I BE A MEMBER?

The QBANC membership year runs from May 1st to April 30th.  The term of membership is normally three+  years, ending on April 30th.  The three-year clock begins the first April 30th after an individual joins.  

 

NAME TAGS

We encourage all members to have a name tag, to be worn at club meetings, activities and events.  This is a great way to get to know the names of the rest of the membership.

Newcomers‘ Name Tags are can be purchased for $11 at a general meeting.  You will be able to pick up your Name Tag at the next general meeting or by arrangement with the membership coordinator.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT ONCE I’VE JOINED THE CLUB?

 

Once you have registered with the club, your name will be entered by our volunteers onto our club database.  This can take a few days, please be patient with us.  All new members are encouraged and welcome to attend monthly General Meetings.  This is a great opportunity to meeting other newcomers and to find out about club happenings.  Additionally, we encourage you to explore our website, where you can sign up for regularly occurring activity groups or special events.  Once a month, we send an email newsletter to all members.

 

I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

 

Feel free to contact any one of our executive committee  https://www.qbnewcomers.org/contact/