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So how do I join Social Buddies?
 Social Buddies is a membership only group run through the internet, so you will need regular internet access. Fees for membership have been kept to a very moderate level, despite it being run at a ‘bespoke’ level of service, however there are always running costs and organiser's time that need to be covered!
Because Social Buddies is entirely based on meeting others at social meets, it is important that each member is willing to commit to attending meets. There is little point in having a large membership who don’t take part, so members will be asked to attend at least a minimum number of events. This seems fair and reasonable. Of course, I would hope that members will want to attend more frequently but busy lives can sometimes make this difficult.
To join this group: Stage 1) You will need to have completed an application form and paid your initial fee or set up a standing order. Please note – for sensible reasons, we reserve the right to refuse applications where this seems to be in the group’s best interests. If you wish, you can do this at one of our monthly Open Meets.
Stage 2) You need to get access to the online (member's only) part of the website. Look at the FAQ page for details of how to get access to the Members Area. Once you've applied to join, you will get an email with details of how to get online access.
Membership Categories
Founder Member - category now closed to new applicants – Annual Membership/Unlimited Events for just £20 inc VAT A person is eligible to join as a Founder Member if they 1. Have joined the Social Buddies Yahoo Group and attended at least one meet before 1st October 2008 2. Complete an application form by 1st October 2008 and pay the Founder Member’s membership fee 3. Agree to attend at least 2 events in any 3 monthly period Founder Members will be eligible to renew their membership at a Founder Member rate provided: 4. There have been no breaks in their membership 5. They have attended at least 2 events in every 3 monthly period. (Reasonable consideration will be given where the Founder Member applies for an occasional waiver of this, where there are substantial / unforeseen reasons why this is not possible, eg long-term illness). If not, Founder Member status will no longer apply and membership status will revert to Member. Member’s rates will apply after this point. Member - Membership/ Unlimited Events for £15 a quarter or £45 a year inc VAT (equivalent to just £3.75/month)
A person is eligible to join as a Member if they
1. Complete an application form and pay the Member’s membership fee. 2. Agree to attend at least 1 event in any 3 monthly period. Joint Member - Membership/ Unlimited Events for £22.50 a quarter or £67.50 a year inc VAT (equivalent to just £5.62 / month)
Couples are eligible to join as Joint Members if they
1. Share an email address to which all Social Buddies communications can be sent, and pay the joint membership fee from one bank account. [Please note: Joint members will appear on the Social Buddies system as a couple with only one Yahoo ID, not as two individual members.] 2. Complete an application form and pay the Joint Member’s membership fee. 3. Agree to each attend at least 1 event in any 3 monthly period
Note: All fees are inclusive of VAT
Membership renews automatically unless otherwise notified (in writing please)
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