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What does it mean to become a member?
Members support the Alpine Garden Society Victorian Group through their membership fees and also their volunteering efforts.
Being a member means that you also join a community of passionate plants people who are committed to education and research about alpines, woodlanders, and saxatile plants and the environments in which they live.
As a member, not only are you part of this community, but you can take part in member only activities such as garden visits, the annual seed exchange, the traditional December 'Bunfight' started in the 1970s and receive a hardcopy of the latest Journals.
Annual Membership Fees
Our annual membership fees are $20 per person.
If two members are from the same household they are entitled to a discounted 'family' membership fee of $25.
We welcome overseas members, for which our annual membership fees are $30 AUD/yr.
Eligibility to Become a Member
While we are committed to community education and we would welcome as many people as possible joining, we do want to ensure that everyone who joins us as passionate and committed to our purposes as we are.
Under our Rules, a person is eligible to join the AGSVG if they support our purposes and are either:
- a financial member of one or more of the following: Alpine Garden Society (UK), Scottish Rock Garden Club, North American Rock Garden Society; or
- can demonstrate a commitment to growing and learning about *Alpine plants in other ways (e.g. obtaining and growing seed from other sources).
'Alpine plants' is this context has a broad meaning and includes true alpine and rock garden plants, small hardy herbaceous plants, woodland plants, small ferns, bulbs, orchids, small shrubs and dwarf conifers, cacti and succulents.
Joining is a two step process!
STEP 1
Please complete the application form below and send it to us.
Our Membership sub-committee will consider your application and be in touch shortly.
STEP 2
Once you have received confirmation of your eligibility from the sub-committee, you can pay your first year's membership fee. We will advise you regarding payment options in your confirmation email.
Annual membership costs $20 for a single membership, and $25 for a family membership (2 people from the same household)
Step Two - Pay your Annual Membership Fee
New Members
Once your eligibility has been confirmed, we will advise you regarding payment options.
Existing members
Existing members can renew their membership on 1 January each year. There will be a reminder about renewing your membership in December each year.