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By becoming a member you will receive our Newsletter (Fossil News) every three months by snail mail or see the latest news, articles and field trip information by logging in to the Newsletter area. There is also a section for childres to download some cool stuff.
Instructions to download a membership form:
You can download the membership form by clicking the Membership Form button above. The form is an Adobe Acrobat pdf file and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it. Acrobat Reader is available FREE from Adobe. Click the Adobe logo to download your free copy of Acrobat Reader.
To print the Membership Form, select from the menu "File", and then "Print".
Unfortunately we no facility for payment online. So please mail your cheque or postal money order together with the Membership form to:
The Treasurer
The Fossil Club of N.S.W. Inc.
9 Florence Ave
Denistone 2114
N.S.W. Australia
Alternatively you can email us at secretaryfosilclub@yahoo.com.au or write to us and we will send you a form.
Subscription:
Method of Payments:
Payable to: The Fossil Club of NSW
BSB: 032 086 Account No.: 380 185 Branch: Lindfield
Cheques – cheques can be deposited into the Westpac Bank using the BSB & Account No. above. Write on the Application Form next to Cheque deposit: your cheque number, amount paid and date of payment then mail it to the Treasurer above. Alternatively you can mail both cheque and Application Form to the Treasurer.
EFT – to the above BSB and Account No. with our Reference: Mship and your initial & surname (e.g. Mship J Smith). Tick the EFT deposit box then scan the Application Form and email it or tick the EFT deposit box and mail the Application Form to the Treasurer above. If you require a receipt please provide a stamped self-address envelop with your application.
Please Note: Oversea mambership will attract extra postage and handling fees.
New Zealand - for 4 issues $20.00
Europe/USA - for 4 issues $30.00
Membership Renewal Due 1st June of each year
Your membership fees cover the cost of printing in black and white and postage in Australia of the Club’s quarterly magazine, The Fossil News. New members joining after April 1st are financial until June 30th of the same year but pay only half of the respective membership fee. Postage to other countries not listed above, please contact the Editor editorfossilclub@yahoo.com.au.
Insurance:
Personal accident insurance is compulsory for all members at $3.50 per member..
If you are a member of a lapidary, gem or mineral club and paid insurance there you will already have been covered - please provide proof of insurance.
Members should plan to arrive at the meeting locations well before the given departure times, which will be strictly adhered to. If you are unavoidably detained/delayed then contact David's mobile so special arrangements can be made.
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS.
If your travelling on your own, can you arrange to give a contact Number of family/friend in case of accident.
ALWAYS remember to bring hard-hat if we are going into a quarry Re insurance cover.
Always bring extra fresh water with you.
Carry a small personal first aid kit/bag.
The Club always has a FIRST AID kit available - people do move around & become separated sometimes through the day.
FIELD TRIPS:
Note: No visitors on field trips. The trip organiser and designated officers are in charge at all times and given instructions must be adhered to. MEETING TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE ADVISED WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR EACH TRIP.
MOST IMPORTANT NOTICE * *
AT THE END OF THE DAY AND YOU ARE LEAVING THE FIELD SITE PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS A COUPLE OF CARS THAT ARE LEFT TOGETHER. NEVER LEAVE A SITE LEAVING SOMEBODY ON THEIR OWN.
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LEFT LOCKED IN QUARRIES.