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Joining the OMC
New Members are always Welcome. The best route to entry is to come along to The Rugby Club on the first Thursday of the month when we run talks and events, or come along on any Thursday to the pub meet, introduce yourself, and arrange to do something at the weekend with club members (including on club meets which have places available for prospective members). If you're a bit nervous about going along to the Rugby Club without knowing someone then you can contact us and arrange to meet someone there, or join us on Facebook to virtually meet some of the members first. This may also be useful to arrange a walk or a climb with a member if you can't make a Thursday evening due to work or family commitments.
To join the club you need to:
- Download and complete a
Membership form v4 <--We know this needs simplifying! Will be done for the new year! - Attend 2 formal or informal meets with existing members, who will then sign the form and submit it to the committee. This can be as simple as going on a walk, or joining the club one evening down the climbing wall, or you're welcome to come along on a weekend meet to check we're the sort of club you'd like to be part of!
Attending a couple of meets with existing members might seem a little erm 'stuck up' to some, but as you'll see if you come along, we are far from stuck up! As a club, it ensures that we get good, genuine members, and just as importantly that you get a good club.
If you have any questions, or want to talk to someone before turning up just get in touch.
Benefits Of OMC Membership
Aside from the fact that we are a decent bunch of people, there are several other reasons for joining the OMC
- Unrestricted first-come, first-served places on club meets
- You will receive the MCofS (Mountaineering Council Of Scotland) magazine every quarter (usually £3.50 per issue) (Other MCofS Benefits)
- Right to attend club training sessions such as Winter Skills, Bouldering, Night Navigation, abseiling etc
- Access to the members' section of the website and the ability to post messages on the forum
- 3rd party insurance via MCofS
Membership costs £34 annually (reviewed at AGM)
Reduced membership applies for part-year: £26: July-Sept; £17: Oct-Nov; and £43 From December, but including the following year as well.
(NB: The odd pricing due to the way that Mountaineering Scotland charges us!)
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