COVID-19
Due to the impact of COVID-19, club activities are curtailed. At present we have got day meets going again. It's also possible that climbing can start up again as well. "Indoor Meets" such as slideshows and talk are online on Zoom. Please see the events list.
While COVID-19 is ongoing, it's obviously more difficult for people to meet the club's joining criteria of walking/climbing with the club on two or more occasions. Social meets in a pub environment are also not possible.
The club recognises that as we emerge from lockdown, interest in the club will hopefully increase. Non-members are more than welcome to join any 'day meets' or climbing meets that they see on the Facebook group or club website, and this remains the best route into the club, giving folks a flavour of what we are about and whether we are right for you.
Given that we can't meet ad-hoc, the membership process has been simplified. To join the club, you will need to:
1) Find 2 current members who are prepared to put their names on your membership form. Ask both of these folks to message the membership secretary stating that they are happy to 'sponsor' your membership.
2) Fill out a membership form: OMC Membership Form 2019 sign it, and scan it or take a photo of it.
3) Send a message to the membership secretary telling them that you have a membership form to send. They will respond by email and you can attach the photo of your form to your response.
4) Transfer the membership fee into the club bank account (the details are on the membership form). Please use the format 'Subs <name>' for the reference. The fees are £35, or £18 if you are a member of Mountaineering Scotland either direct or through another club.
5) The membership secretary will check the form and your sponsors, make sure the money got transferred and send you out a membership card by post.
6) Partake in club activities! At this point, you can join the WhatsApp group and get a website account: email the webmaster.
Aside from the fact that we are a decent bunch of people, there are several other reasons for joining the OMC
New Members are always Welcome. The best route to entry is to come 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:
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.
Membership costs £35 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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