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Individual and Family Memberships

The OEC is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. As a community-managed, volunteer-run facility your membership payment provides crucial funds to support our purpose:

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“To deliver an ongoing program that fosters and showcases Wood Design, Visual Arts and Performing Arts to Orbost, surrounding communities and visitors to the Far East Gippsland area.”

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Any person who supports our purpose is eligible to complete a membership application form*. Payment of the membership fee is required upon application.

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All members have the right to:

  • Vote at general meetings,

  • Receive notice of general meeting and special resolutions in timeframes set by the Model Rules,

  • Submit agenda items for general meetings,

  • Attend and be heard at general meetings,

  • Have access to the minutes of general meetings and other related documents,

  • Inspect the register of members.​​

Refer to “Model rules for an incorporated association” for more information.

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Memberships are for the whole financial year (due for renewal by 1 July), there is no pro rata amount to account for months passed, but you can rest easy knowing every cent is going to supporting arts and culture activities.

  • Voting Member (Individual)

    25$
    The Voting Membership is the perfect way for individual's to join the OEC. Limited perks.
    Valid for 12 months
    • Access rights as set out by model rules incorporated assoc.
    • Receive information about what's on at the OEC
    • Invitations to events, workshops, etc.
    • Access early tickets to opening nights
    • Invitation to Annual Members Gala
  • Best Value

    Patron Member (Individual)

    100$
    The Patron Membership is the perfect way for individual's to support the OEC. It comes with perks!
    Valid for 12 months
    • Access rights as set out by model rules incorporated assoc.
    • Receive information about what's on at the OEC
    • Early invitations and tickets to events, etc.
    • Free entry to all opening nights (RSVP by deadline required)
    • Ticket to Annual Members Gala
    • Discounts and perks with affiliates (refer to members page)
    • 5% discount on all shop retail purchases

  • Voting Member (Family)

    35$
    The Voting Membership is the perfect way for family's to join the OEC. Limited perks.
    Valid for 12 months
    • Access rights as set out by model rules incorporated assoc.
    • Receive information about what's on at the OEC
    • Invitations to events, workshops, etc.
    • Access early tickets to opening nights
    • Invitation to Annual Members Gala
    • Note: One vote per family at AGMs, special meetings, etc.
    • Up to 2 adults and 3 dependents
    • Additional dependents can be added $5/each by contacting us

  • Patron Member (Family)

    150$
    The Patron Membership is the perfect way for family's to support the OEC. It comes with perks!
    Valid for 12 months
    • Note: One vote per family at AGMs, special meetings, etc.
    • Access rights as set out by model rules incorporated assoc.
    • Receive information about what's on at the OEC
    • Early invitations and tickets to events, etc.
    • Free entry to all opening nights (RSVP by deadline required)
    • Tickets to Annual Members Gala
    • Discounts and perks with affiliates (refer to members page)
    • 5% discount on all shop retail purchases
    • Up to 2 adults and 3 dependents
    • Additional dependents can be added $25/each by contacting us

*All members are approved at minuted monthly Committee meetings, and will be notified of the outcome of their application thereafter. In the rare event a member is not approved, they will be notified and the application fee refunded. A reason for rejection of an application need not be given.

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**1 vote per family, 2 adults and up to 3 dependents included in the base fee. Family members must reside at the same address. A dependent includes anyone under the age of 18, or with additional needs that prevent independent living.

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