NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR METAL DETECTING  YORKSHIRE REGION  APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL AND  ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Please read this application carefully, particularly the conditions of membership printed  above. Complete all Sections, Sign and Date, Return with your subscription To :- 51 Hill Top Gardens Denaby Doncaster DN12 4SA NAME................................................................................................... ADDRESS............................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. POSTCODE.............................................PHONE................................ E Mail..................................................................................................... Make cheques payable to NCMD Yorkshire Region 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.......................................................................................................…………………....... 2. Have you ever been expelled from , or refused membership of, any metal detecting  club/s or organisations ? Yes / No If Yes, give details...................................………………………………................................ ....................................... 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..............................................................................……………................. ................................ 4. Do you agree to abide by all the conditions of Individual and Associate membership, as  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 dotted line .................................................................................................................. 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 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 UK and when on holiday abroad (America and Canada require that you notify the NCMD prior to departure to ensure cover in these two countries) when involved in legitimate metal detecting activities. Representation at all National Council meetings via experienced delegates well versed in the needs of the detector user. Personalised NCMD membership and insurance cover cards. Representation by an experienced Individual and Associate membership secretariat appointed by the NCMD, who will be responsible for keeping your best interests at the forefront of local and national detecting matters by referring your needs, concerns and requests to the full committee of the NCMD for consideration at its quarterly meetings. The right to attend any general meeting of the NCMD as an observer, after giving advance notice in writing. A colour News bulletin "Digging Deep"sent by post four times a year, containing items of national news and interests. The knowledge that, if you have a legitimate serious problem relating to the hobby, there will be a whole organisation with its wide experience to work on your behalf should this be necessary. 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 fulfils 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 £9-00 ( Nine Pounds ) per year, or thereof, upon acceptance. Each NCMD year runs from 1st April to 31st March. The current subscription consists of £6-00 NCMD dues.£3-00 Regional administration charge. 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.