Membership applications and SLSC inductions must be completed annually. Where an Individual member fails to renew their SLSC membership by 30 October, their membership in SLSNSW will lapse on that date.
This provision effectively allows members around 1 month’s grace to renew membership at the start of the patrolling season. Any members who are not financial as of 31 October annually MUST NOT participate in any SLS activities such as patrolling, competitions and officiating. CMT members should be aware such individuals will not be insured in the event of any incident that occurs as part of SLS activities. SLSC Administrators should archive these members in SurfGuard each year.
When the time comes for members to renew their membership, give them as many chances to say ‘yes’ as possible. Develop a planned approach involving phone calls, email, postal mail and in-person contact with SLS members.
Track member involvements at all times and use the information you collect to remind your members of the programs and resources they’ve taken advantage of during their membership with your organisation.
Members should renew their membership with an SLSC via the Renewals, Payments and Transfers section of the SLS Members Area Membership menu. They can also choose to change their membership category within this menu.
SLSC Administrators should refer to the latest SurfGuard User Guide for information on how to process membership transfers.