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MEMBERSHIP

Types of Membership

 

The St George Bicycle User Group (BUG) offers three classes of membership:

01

Full Member

A person is qualified to be a Full Member, if he or she accepts the ‘objects and constitution’ of the BUG, and:
 

  • has attained the age of 18 years (children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a full member), and

  • satisfactorily completed a ride as a Temporary Member within the month prior to submitting a membership application.

02

Temporary Member

Temporary Membership enables a person to ‘try before you buy’ by requesting to join a BUG ride via the nominated Ride Leader. Approval is at the discretion of the Ride Coordinator taking into account factors such as riding experience, fitness level, and ride difficulty. No cost applies as a Temporary Member and a person may not participate in more than three rides within this class of membership

03

Associate Member

An Associate Member is a person who seeks membership of the BUG, but does not wish to participate in any rides.

A person seeking Full or Associate Membership shall complete the Membership Application.

 

Membership Year & Fees

 

The membership year

The BUG membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June and the fee is $10 per year. 

 

Rebates and discounts

St George BUG members receive a 15% discount on Bicycle NSW membership. It is advisable to belong to Bicycle NSW so that you can be covered by their insurance and enjoy further benefits.

 

When fees are due

The BUG Annual General Meeting will set membership fees for each class of membership. Fees are due at the beginning of each financial year.

 

A person who joins the BUG for the first-time within 6 months of the end of the current financial year, is only liable for 50% of the membership fee for the year in which they join.

 

 

Membership Entitlements

 

All members are entitled to attend Annual General Meetings of the BUG, however only Full Members are entitled to vote and hold Committee positions.

 

Only Full and Temporary Members may participate in BUG rides.

 

 

Cessation of Membership and Saving Provision

 

A person ceases to be a member of the BUG if that person:
 

  • Fails to pay the membership fee in full within 90 days of the annual membership due notice being issued that applies to that type of member

  • Resigns

  • Is expelled

 

Provided that a Full Member whose membership fee is in arrears for no more than three months, may be readmitted to Full Membership on payment of the outstanding fee.

 

 

Payment

 

Payment can be made by either:
 

  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

  • Payment at any branch of Westpac Bank

 

Bank account details for electronic funds transfer or by payment at any branch are as follows:

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