Well we have members from many walks of life and all ages. Professionals, stay at home mothers, young couples and singles, families with children and retirees. All, though, have the desire to make something using the skills we teach. Some of members go on to make a living out of what they learn but most are content to make beautiful pieces for family and friends.
DO YOU NEED TOOLS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT
No, all the tools and equipment you require, to work in the club house, are supplied. Of course as you progress you may wish to purchase some of your own equipment that is entirely up to you. We also stock a limited supply of the material you need to work with, gemstone rough, silver etc. But material you require can be purchased at a Gem Show, off other members, from a retail outlet or by finding it yourself on a field trip. You require some equipment if you are going on a field trip, but please ask, because initially some spare equipment can probably be sourced.
HOW DO YOU JOIN
Come along to any workshop session at the clubroom located in Albert Bishop Park, Nudgee Road Nundah (near Schultz Canal). The entrance is off Nudgee Road. Telephone 32607025. You can download, print and fill out the two forms first, prior to coming to the club. You will need a form for each member that intends to join. Download each of the following forms, print and fill them out:
1. Application Form (Excel)
2. Emergency Contact Details Form (Word)
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?
People from 12 to 112+ years old can join the club.
Your first session is look and see and is free. There is no obligation to join on your first visit.
WHAT TYPES OF MEMBERS DO WE HAVE?
Adult Members
Seniors and Retirees
Seniors and Retirees >70 years of age.
Junior Members (12 to 17 years)
Associates (not wishing to use the workshop facilities)
JOINING FEES
All new members pay a one off joining fee which covers the information pack and badges supplied to you. In addition you pay an annual subscription shown in the next section.
Member type |
Cost |
| 1st member |
$15.00 |
| 2nd member |
$13.50 |
| Seniors and Retirees |
$12.00 |
| Associate Member |
$12.00 |
| Juniors Member |
$12.00 |
| Family (same address) |
$35.00 |
SUBSCRIPTIONS New and Renewals
The Financial year for the club is from the 1st January to the 31st December. All membership renewal subscriptions are due as at the 31st December. New members in addition to the Joining Fee pay their first year or part year subscription as per the table below. Members joining from the 1st October to the 31st December pay a full year that covers them through to the end of the following year.
1st October to 30th May |
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1st June to 30th September |
| Member type |
Cost |
|
Member type |
Cost |
| Single |
$26.00 |
|
Single |
$13.00 |
| 2nd member |
$22.00 |
|
2nd member |
$11.00 |
| Family (same address) |
$50.00 |
|
Family (same address) |
$25.00 |
| Associate |
$18.00 |
|
Associate |
$9.00 |
| Juniors |
$18.00 |
|
Juniors |
$9.00 |
| Seniors and Retirees |
$18.00 |
|
Seniors and Retirees |
$9.00 |
| Seniors and Retirees >70 |
$15.00 |
|
Seniors and Retirees >70 |
$7.50 |
NEWSLETTER
When you join the club and on your annual renewal you are asked to indicate how you will receive your newsletter. You may elect to receive it by email, pick up a printed copy from the club house, have a copy mailed to you or download the latest copy from here. If you elect to have it mailed to you, you be will be required to pay for postage.
WORKSHOP FEES
A $3.00 fee per member is payable for each workshop session.
For members who attend for social interaction or just to use the library a fee of $2.00 applies.
Some courses/sessions also attract additional fees to pay for photocopying, the use of tools supplied by the instructor and of course to pay for materials used. Additional fees, if any, are listed on the individual pages about the various activities we offer.
INSURANCE
All members attending organized functions/field trips are covered by insurance through our affiliated body QLACCA, with the exemptions mentioned elsewhere. You are also covered for Personal Accidents whilst in the club house or its surrounds.
QLACCA
Queensland Lapidary and Allied Craft Clubs Association Inc. is an association of 38 affiliated clubs in Queensland.
