NATIONAL
COUNCIL FOR METAL DETECTING APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL AND
ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP
Please
read this application carefully, particularly the conditions of membership
printed
above.
Complete all Sections, Make Cheques / PO payable to
NCMD.
Sign and Date,
Return with your subscription To :- John Rigby. Membership Secretary.
Lancs. FY1
4AG
NAME.........................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS....................................................................................................................................
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1. Are you now, or have you ever
been a member of any metal detecting club/s or organisations ? Yes / No
If yes, please give
details................................................................................................................
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2. Have you ever been expelled from
, or refused membership of, any metal detecting club/s or organisations ?
Yes / No
If Yes, give
details.……………………………………………….……........................................
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3. Have you ever been convicted of
any offence relating to metal detecting activities, or have you any such
case pending against you ?
Yes / No
If Yes, give
details..........................................................................................................................
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4. Do you agree to abide by all
the conditions of Individual and Associate membership, printed on the reverse of
this form ? Yes / No
5. Do you agree for your details
to be held and managed by the NCMD.
(Required by Data Protection Act).?
Yes / No
Signature.....................................................Date.................................
cut along
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please read
conditions below
INDIVIDUAL AND ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP
What
is Individual and Associate membership ?
Individual
and Associate membership is specifically designed to cover the needs of all
those responsible detector users in the country who chose not to become
members of established metal detecting clubs but wish their best interests
in absorbing pastime to be represented at both national and local levels by
experienced people who are eager to promote a positive image for metal
detecting. Individual and Associate membership is a protection
device, providing first rate public liability Insurance cover and guarding
against the erosion of existing freedoms. Individual and Associate
membership is a mechanism which keeps individuals up to date on ,matters of
local and national importance and allows them to have some input on topics
which might effect the future of the hobby.
NCMD CONDITIONS
OF INDIVIDUAL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
1.An application may be submitted by
any person who chooses not to become a member of a recognised NCMD affiliated
club.
Applications must be completed in
full on the official Individual and Associate membership application form,
but submission of that form does not infer the right to membership for the
applicant.
2.Applicants must be free from
conviction for any offence relating to metal detecting activities, must have no
such legal cases pending against them at the time of application, and shall
not have been expelled from or refused membership of any NCMD affiliated
club or other recognised metal detecting organisation , for activities
which could bring that body or hobby into
disrepute.
3. Individual and Associate
membership are granted on a yearly basis, renewable at the discretion of
the NCMD, to individuals who fulfil the required criteria and pay the annual
subscription at the current rate. There is no facility for family or discounted
membership
4. Individual and Associate
members will agree to adhere to the constitution of the NCMD abide by the
decisions of the Council, and observe its code of conduct at all
times.
5. Individual and Associate
members will enjoy all the privileges offered to individual members of
affiliated clubs, except that representation at general meetings of the NCMD
will be through the Individual and Associate member secretariat, who will
be appointed by the general committee. Individual and Associate members do
not have voting powers at NCMD meetings, but may attend meetings to observe
or petition the officers and committee at an agreed time following advance
notice in writing.
6. Individual and Associate
members will not commit the NCMD to any financial, legal or political
undertaking without the express permission of the general committee in
writing.
7. The committee of the NCMD
retain the right to expel, suspend or reprimand any members who do not
conduct themselves within the terms of these conditions . The NCMD reserves
the right to demand return of all membership and insurance cards, issued by
it to Individual and Associate members, which remain the property of the
NCMD at all times.
8. The NCMD reserve the right to
refuse membership to any individual, at any time, without the need to give
reason for that refusal.
What Does Individual and Associate
membership offer ?
At National Level :-
Membership of the National Council For Metal Detecting, complete
with £10,000,000 public liability insurance cover both in the
At A Personal Level :- Peace of
mind while out metal detecting, safe in the knowledge that while you
stay within the law, the constitution of the NCMD and code of conduct,
you are insured and have the weight of the NCMD and the Central
Council for Physical Recreation behind you. The knowledge that those
same organisations are involved in a constant vigil, protecting
your
right to take part in a legitimate, responsible and enjoyable
pastime.
Who Can Become An Individual and
Associate Member ?
Individuals who fulfil the
following criteria :- No convictions, or cases pending, for
illegal activities connected with metal detecting. Have not been expelled
from any NCMD affiliated club for activities which might bring the club or
hobby into disrepute. prepared to uphold the constitution of the NCMD,
abide by the decisions of its General Committee and conform to its code of
conduct at all times. Will not commit the NCMD to any financial, legal or
political undertaking without explicit permission in writing from the
Officers and committee of the NCMD. Upon demand pay all relevant
subscriptions at the current rate. Are accepted by the NCMD after their
application has been considered by the
committee.
WHAT
DOES IT COST ?
There is No initial "Signing
on Fee" For each individual member, without exception, there is an advanced
subscription which is currently £7-00
( Seven Pounds ) per
year, or thereof, upon acceptance. Each NCMD year runs from 1st April to
31st March. The current subscription consists of £5-00 NCMD dues.£2-00
administration postage costs relating to the issue of newsletters. There is
an implicit understanding that correspondence and enquiries addressed
to the secretary or other officers by Individual and Associate members will
be accompanied by return postage at all times should an answer be
required.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
METAL DETECTING
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RESPONSIBLE DETECTOR
USERS.
1. Do not trespass. Obtain permission
before venturing on to any land.
2. Respect the Country Code. Do not leave gates open, and do
not damage crops or frighten animals.
3. Wherever the site, do not leave a
mess or an unsafe surface for those who may follow.
It is perfectly
simple to extract a coin or other small object buried a few inches below the
ground without digging a great hole. Use a suitable digging implement to cut
a neat flap
(do not remove the plug of earth entirely from the
ground), extract the object, reinstate the grass, sand or soil carefully,
and even you will have difficulty in locating the find spot
again.
4. If you discover any live
ammunition or any lethal object such as an unexploded bomb or
mine, do
not disturb it. Mark the site carefully and report the find to the local police
and landowner.
5. Help keep
6. Report all unusual historical
finds to the landowner, and acquaint yourself with current
NCMD policy
relating to the Voluntary Reporting of Portable
Antiquities.
7. Remember it is illegal for anyone
to use a metal detector on a protected area
(e.g. scheduled
archaeological site, SSSI, or Ministry of Defence property) without
permission from the appropriate authority.
8. Acquaint yourself with the definitions
of Treasure contained in the Treasure Act 1996 and
its associated Code of
Practice, making sure you understand your
responsibilities.
9. Remember that when you are out with your
metal detector you are an ambassador for our
hobby. Do nothing that might
give it a bad name.
10. Never miss an opportunity to
explain your hobby to anyone who asks about it.
Revised February
2000