We hope the following FAQ will answer some questions you may have regarding membership :)
Are there any club fees or dues?
No. NVR is an inclusive club, meaning all of our meetings are open to the public, and anyone can participate in any of our events. If any restriction is placed on participation it will only be that you register with us (free) using our membership form. This will also put you on our mailing list which will keep you up to date on all NVR events.
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So what is membership about?
By registering with us (free) you become a member of NVR. That's all there is to it and you will be able to attend any of our functions. If, after participating with the club for some time, you feel that there is a positive benefit to being a member we would greatly appreciate a donation of $20 or more. Donations are used to help pay for speakers, arrange events, and pay for other club expenses. There will never be any pressure to donate to us, but if you choose to you'll receive 'contributing member' benefits.
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What are Contributing Member benefits? When you donate $20 or more to NVR we will issue you a contributing member card. You can make a donation on our membership page via Paypal, or see our Treasurer at any meeting. In addition you'll receive the following benefits:
Do I need to become a member?
The quick answer is no. As stated above, NVR is an inclusive club. In general anyone can come to our events. In certain cases we may restrict participation to our registered members - but registering is easy, and free so there is no reason not to do so. We may also offer benefits to our contributing members at certain events, but we will never close our doors anyone.
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When will I get my membership card?
Membership cards are given to contributing members. If you became a contributing member at a meeting you should have received your membership card from the Treasurer at that time. If you became a contributing member by making a paypal donation we will hold your card until the next upcoming meeting or event (this includes events in off months when applicable). If you do not pick up your card at this event we will mail it to you (make sure your address is correct on your profile). If you need your card sooner please contact our Treasurer (treasurer@nvreefers.org) and ask to have your card mailed out as soon as possible.
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I'm female - will I be the only woman at events?
Currently about 1/3 of our members are women, so have no worries :)
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