MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

STEPS TO JOIN

If you’ve come this far, welcome and thank-you for your interest in joining our club. The process is not difficult however if you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing secretary@scphotoclub.com or by telephone.

1. REGISTER with MyPhotoClub

MyPhotoClub is the umbrella provider for our Group’s online administration.

If you are NOT already a registered subscriber on any other MyPhotoClub website, you can do that HERE.

  • Click the red “Login/Register” button at the top-right of our home page.
  • Choose “NEW ACCOUNT” tab.
  • Enter you first and last names, and the email address you wish to use for club correspondence.
  • Enter a password; (must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least one lower-case letter, one capital letter, and at least one number or special character)
  • Please assist us to process your application quickly by providing as much detail as possible at this stage.
  • Email our Secretary at:secretary@scphotoclub.com
  • to notify us that you have created a MyPhotoClub account and want to join the Sunshine Coast Photography Club (SCPC). Include your name and phone number to enable us to contact you should that be necessary. (You can save us all a bit of correspondence by confirming that you have paid your fees at this time as well).

You will be registered as a “Subscriber” but you will not have membership access to the site until your membership fees have been received.

If you already have a MyPhotoClub account, simply Email our Secretary at: secretary@scphotoclub.com to notify us that you have created a MyPhotoClub account and want to join the Sunshine Coast Photography Club. Please don’t forget to include your name and phone number to enable us to contact you should that be necessary. (You can save us all a bit of correspondence by confirming that you have paid your fees at this time as well).

2. MEMBERSHIP FEES

Payment of membership fees is required before your membership application can be processed. These are as follows (current for the 2023-24 financial year):

  • One-off Joining Fee: $50. This covers our initial set-up costs including the production of your club name badge. This fee is not applicable to any former members who are re-joining
  • Annual Fee: $60, January to December. If a member joins after September 30, they remain financial to the end of the following calendar year (e.g. joins in October 2021, financial until end of December 2022)
  • Note: Our membership fees are set at a level substantially below our operating costs and we are not able to offer any discounts for spouses, pensioners, or juniors, etc.

HOW TO PAY FEES

PREFERRED:- Direct Debit Bank Transfer:

BSB: 645-646 (Auswide Bank)
Account No.: 102 588 775
Reference: Your Name

ALTERNATIVE:- Cash: Pay the Treasurer at a regular SCPC meeting

3. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

As soon as we can after receipt of your fees and that your registration details are complete, we will confirm your registration as a provisional member of the Sunshine Coast Photography Club.

Formalisation of your membership will occur at our next scheduled committee meeting however until that time you are welcome to apply for a competition grading, enter competitions, attend meetings and enjoy the benefits of membership of our Group.