Associate Membership

Gmac30

Hi Folks, my membership is just due for renewal and just wondering what the associate membership is all about ? cant really see it explained anywhere properly any ideas ? cheers !

golfwallah

Associate membership can mean different things in different clubs. The standard constitution (i.e. the pro forma made available by the GUI) adopted by most clubs, is very often where membership categories are defined as regards their rights, responsibilities, etc.

Associate membership suggests less advantageous playing and club access rights than those of full members - but the only way to find out is to enquire with the people who are likely to know (i.e. club officers or committee members).

Suggest you have a word with your club's hon. secretary or look for an up to date copy of your club's constitution (sometimes available on the members' section of the club website) and check it out yourself. Be aware, however, that constitutions are often changed at AGMs over the years and clubs, being run by volunteers, often have versions of constitutions that are out of date.:)

f22

Yeah, generally as outlined above. In most cases means full playing rights but no voting rights.