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The Newcastle Model
Railway Club Incorporated Advice to Members Foreword The Newcastle Model Railway Club (TNMRC) has
established the following guidelines to maximise the enjoyment and comfort of
all members and visitors. The guidelines
are designed to cater for all members’ preferences and lifestyle needs. For
the comfort and convenience of all members, your cooperation in adhering to these
guidelines is appreciated. Membership and Attendance Admission to Club
Premises Your membership provides access to the Club
and its facilities including use of the layouts. It is a condition of entry
that a member must sign in and pay attendance fees upon entry. Visitors TNMRC warmly welcome visitors to the club. As
a member, you may also invite family and friends to the Club. Visitors can
attend a maximum of three times per year, and must
sign in upon entry. Visitors are not required to pay attendance fees. A member
must be in attendance with any visitors. Members are responsible for the
behaviour of their guests at all times. Children At present The Newcastle Model Railway Club
is unable to offer memberships to persons under the age of eighteen years
old. This is due to legislative requirements and obligations such as the
requirement for working with children’s checks. However
minors (those under the age of eighteen) are able to participate in the clubs
activities if their parent or legal guardian becomes a member of the club,
the parent/guardian must be in attendance at all times when their young
person is at the club. Dress Code A neat and tidy appearance is required at all times. Appropriate clothing is to be worn when
undertaking work activities, this includes the wearing of covered shoes and
any associated personal protective equipment required to undertake any
specific task. Offers of Membership The club
does not offer memberships up front, we encourage people to come along and
visit the club a few times before any discussions about membership are entered into, that way people can get to see if the club
and its activities provide the experience that they are seeking. Membership
forms are available from the Secretary and must be endorsed by two current
financial members. Privacy Protecting your privacy is important to TNMRC,
any personal data we collect, is safe-guarded, and is not released without your
personal authorisation. Club Members must not disclose the personal
information of another Member (including their email addresses) to another
party, without the express prior permission of that Member. Whilst at the Club Operating
Club Layouts TNMRC currently provides layouts suitable for
operating N, HO, & OO scale model trains. Although there is the ability
to run other model scale trains, operating is restricted to the above
designated scales, this ensures that there are no potential conflicts between
users which may result in damage to Club and/or a member’s own property. Etiquette To maximise enjoyment for everyone, members
and visitors must: ·
Never touch someone else’s model without
their permission. If you see a train derail or separate, notify the owner or
someone operating the layout, as quickly as possible. ·
Operators must follow their train as they
traverse the layout. ·
Do not touch, lean on
or reach over the layout un-necessarily. ·
Be kind –Have respect for other modellers
and their models, do not nit-pic or provide unwanted criticism of other’s
work. ·
Be patient – we know our layouts can get
crowded at times. ·
Have respect and have fun! Kept it clean and
tidy Please assist by keeping the club room clean
and the layouts functioning properly, as well as and replacing all furniture
to its original position when you are finished using it. Food & Drink Food stuffs are
permitted within the club. Members are advise to
ensure that all areas are left clean and tidy and waste is disposed of in the
appropriate waste bin. Drinks are not permitted to be place on the layouts. Smoking Smoking is not permitted on Club property. Mobile Phones The use of mobile phones is permitted in all
areas of the Club. As a courtesy and a sign of mutual respect, members placing
and or receiving calls are asked to locate themselves away from others. Club Resources Library
Use The club has an extensive range of printed
and electronic media for your use and enjoyment; these may be borrowed at
your convenience by writing the required details in the library loan book,
which is located in the DVD cabinet. Use of the Club Property Please assist by keeping the club room clean
and the layouts functioning properly, as well as and replacing all furniture
to its original position when you are finished using it. Should you wish to borrow Club property
please place a request with the Club’s President, Secretary or Treasurer. In the event that club property is
damaged, broken or missing please advise a member of the Club’s committee. You cannot use the Club Premises as your
permanent place of business or business address. You cannot canvas for
business, or in respect of any political or municipal election or insurance
or assurance. Feedback: We’re here
to help Hearing from you is valuable so we can
improve experiences for our Club Members. If you have a compliment, an
insight or you are not satisfied with the experience provided, you can
submit feedback via Clubs email: secretary@tnmrc.org.au Further
Information Operation of the TNMRC is governed by The
Model Constitution, Under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 © State of
New South Wales through NSW Fair Trading, 2016 For additional information please refer to
NSW Fair Trading’s copyright policy at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/copyright.page or email publications@finance.nsw.gov.au For information on club activities and
running sessions a monthly schedule is provided and displayed on the clubs website. www.tnmrc.org.au Hard copies are also available at the
club.
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