Becoming a Member of Otaki Pottery Club
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Conditions of membership
To become a member of the club, applicants must be proposed by an existing member and be approved by the management committee. Annual subscriptions Subscriptions are due for the financial year, 1 January to 31 December, by 31 March. For members joining in July or later the subs are at a reduced rate. A key to the club rooms is included in your subscription. The locks to the clubroom are changed every year and your key will be exchanged with confirmation of subs payment. Membership Benefits The pottery rooms are available to members from 6.30am - 10.30pm, 365 days of the year. However, if you want to use the rooms when a class is being held you will need to obtain permission from the tutor. See the Classes/Workshops page for the current schedule. Vehicular access is before 8.30am or after 3.30pm. Pedestrian access is unrestricted. There is a 15 minute window for vehicular access to the rooms on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12noon to 12.15pm. Please observe the 15km speed limit. There are club member only sessions at the pottery rooms which are Friday evenings 7pm-9pm and Wednesday mornings 10am to midday (pedestrian access only). Clay prices are discounted to members. Members have access to a good selection of glazes and to various firing methods and special firing days eg pit firing, raku firing. Members have access to an extensive library of books and DVD's. |
Club membership application formSee new form (March 2019) attached:
Membership Obligations
All members are required to do a 2 hour cleaning bee each year or pay an amount determined by the committee. Cleaning Bees for 2018 are:
Members are expected to assist with fund raising activities. Anyone accessing the club rooms must record their arrival and departure time in the register in the administration area. This is essential for security and insurance purposes. | ||||
Otaki Pottery club subscription for 2019
Member:- $138.00 incl gst if paid before 1st February
$161incl gst after 1st February
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 1st February
and the second payment before the 31st July.
Associate membership:- $35. Incl.
Full membership includes a key to the rooms.
Member:- $138.00 incl gst if paid before 1st February
$161incl gst after 1st February
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 1st February
and the second payment before the 31st July.
Associate membership:- $35. Incl.
Full membership includes a key to the rooms.
