You can download a membership form, which should be completed and sent with the applicable membership fee to the Secretary (address on form).

Full Membership for 2010 is £17.00 (From July please contact Secretary for fee)

Upon acceptance you will receive a Membership Card.

1. Name

1.1. Hertfordshire Mountaineering Club (HMC).

2. Purpose

2.1. To promote and encourage mountaineering in the interests of Club Members

2.2. The Club shall meet regularly at venues published in the meets list

3. Disclaimer

3.1. Mountaineering, hill walking, rock climbing and other related mountain activities are potentially dangerous. Club members participate voluntarily in these activities

3.2. Members agree to waive any claim for any injury that may befall them due to lack of reasonable care of the club or any of its members

4. Membership

4.1. Membership is open to all aged 18 or over providing that the Club Membership Application Form is fully completed by the Member on joining and is countersigned by the Secretary.

4.2. Full individual Membership subscription carries entitlement to a single voting right and BMC club insurance cover (whilst the club participates in this scheme).

4.3. Member's spouse or children may share Club facilities that do not require entry by Membership Card. But there is neither voting right, nor insurance benefit.

4.4. Annual Membership subscription is due January 1st each year and lapses December 31st if not renewed.

4.5. Annual Subscription fees are set by the Committee to ensure the club remains a viable non-profit making organisation. The proposed new fees will be notified to all members one month before becoming effective, and will be shown on the membership form.

5. Management

5.1. The Club is managed by an elected Committee of six members, consisting of a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and three Ordinary Members

5.2. Election to the three executive Committee positions (Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary) can only be from Members who are/ have served on the Committee.

5.3. The Committee may co-opt up to two Club Members a year.

5.4. A Committee member serves for a maximum of two years, but may stand again for re-election to any Committee position.

5.5. Constitutional changes may only be executed following majority vote at a general meeting. Such proposed changes to be advised in writing to Members 28 or more days in advance.

5.6. Election to the Committee and motion adoption is by majority vote following proposal and seconding by Club Members present at a General meeting.

5.7. Club financial year is January 1st to December 31st ,inclusive

5.8. will be held within 90 days of the financial year end with 28 or more days prior written notice to Club Members. The same notice is required for an EGM.

5.9. At the AGM, the Treasurer will present a written account of the Club funds for the past financial year.

5.10. The AGM will require 10% of all fully paid up Club Members to constitute a Quorum.

5.11. An EGM will require 30% of all fully paid up Club Members to constitute a Quorum.

5.12. Club cheques require any two signatories from Chairperson/Secretary/Treasurer.

Constitution amended at the 2008 AGM, to be effective 2009 – clause 5.8 changed to make the AGM within 90 days of financial year end rather than 28 days, to allow time for accounts to be audited before meeting.

Constitution amended at the 2006 AGM, to be effective 2006 - clause 5.7 - Financial year changed to be January 1st - December 31st (changed from April 1st to March 31st).

Constitution amended at the 2004 AGM, to be effective 2004 - clause 4.3 changed to remove non-BMC membership, clause 4.5 changed to allow Subs to be set by the committee during the year, rather than at the AGM.

HMC Club Membership is open to everyone over the age of 18 years. The Membership year runs from 1st January - 31st December. The current fee is £17 per membership year. If a new member joins after the 1st July a reduced rate is payable, and towards the end of the year, membership for the following year is available at a pro-rata rate.

Membership fees are set by the committee to ensure the club remains a viable non-profit making organisation.

You are very welcome to join us, to come on a few meets, and decide if we have what you want in a mountaineering club. When you are ready to join you will need to complete an application form and pay the membership fee applicable.

You have the option of downloading a membership form and sending it complete with a cheque to the Secretary.

Once accepted into the club you will receive a membership card. The card entitles you to discounts at a number of shops. Often you can recoup the cost of membership with the discount on your first major outdoor purchase. You will also benefit from BMC affiliation, Third Party BMC Insurance benefits, and reduced Snowdonia Centre Hut fees. You will also be able to vote at our AGM, stand for a committee position, and play a part in helping to run the club (if you wish)

If you have any questions please contact the Secretary via the contact page.

An Important Note

While encouragement is given to beginners, in order to broaden their experience by walking or climbing alongside experienced Club Members. The Club, its Officers or Members do not provide formal training and therefore CANNOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR ACCIDENT SUFFERED BY ANY MEMBER OR PROSPECTIVE MEMBER.

Change of membership details

Details of current members (name, address, phone numbers, email address, next of Kin [for emergencies]) are held by the Secretary.  If any of your details change, please send the new / amended details to the Secretary via the contact form or by post to the address on the membership form.