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Advantages of Membership
On receipt of your application to join, you will receive a
welcome pack comprising a welcome letter, a copy of the latest
edition of Spot Press, a colour map showing the name, location and
phone number of members with registered stock in your area, a copy
of the Club Constitution, a Gestation Chart, a window/car sticker and copies of the leaflets, The
Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig and The Gloucestershire Old Spots
Cyclic Breeding System.
All members while exhibiting pigs at shows in the UK are
automatically covered for Public Liability insurance up to the value
of £2m. Any member wishing to obtain a copy of the insurance
document should send a cheque for £5 made payable to GOSPBC to cover
admin costs to the Secretary.
Those applying for membership on or after 1st
September enjoy up to two FREE months membership as renewal will not
be due until 1st November the following year.
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Delegates at the
Club Workshop at Shuttleworth College, Beds. April 2007
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The Club
encourages showing by members with the organisation of
various competitions (including the Champion of
Champions) and the award of special Championship rosettes at
many shows. |
Family Members
Two adult members sharing the same address. Such members have
two votes at General Meetings. Subscription rate £25.00 per annum
renewable on 1st November**.
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Quarterly colour newsletter, Spot Press,
featuring news, articles, advice etc. Also free classified
advertising of pigs or relevant equipment or services**.
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Participation in Club competitions:
- GOS Champion of Champions
- GOS Pig of the Year
- GOS Southern Championships
- GOS Northern Championships
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Championship rosettes are provided to smaller
shows to encourage participation by breeders.
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Discounted entries for the GOSPBC Show & Sale
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Discounted booking fees for participation in
GOSPBC workshops
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The Club advertises in various journals
encouraging enquiries from potential purchasers. It also
encourages media coverage to help to promote the breed.
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The Club publishes two leaflets (one about the
breed; one covering Cyclic Breeding) available to breeders on
request.
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Club officials will offer advice on GOS-related
matters on request. The Forum on this website is established to
provide free discussion and advertising.
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Free listing in 'Our Members' on this website
(providing you have pedigree GOS pigs).
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Free listing in 'Boars at Stud' on this website.
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Discounted prices for Club merchandise.
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Public Liability Insurance cover (£2m) while
exhibiting pigs at shows in the UK*
JOIN NOW!
Overseas Members
Individuals living overseas (including the Republic of Ireland).
One vote at General Meetings. Subscription rate £25.00 per annum
renewable on 1st November**.
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Quarterly colour newsletter, Spot Press,
featuring news, articles, advice etc. Also free classified
advertising of pigs or relevant equipment or services**.
-
Discounted booking fees for participation in
GOSPBC workshops.
-
The Club publishes two leaflets (one about the
breed; one covering Cyclic Breeding) available to breeders on
request.
-
Club officials will offer advice on GOS-related
matters on request. The Forum on this website is established to
provide free discussion and advertising.
-
Free listing in 'Our Members' on this website
(providing you have pedigree GOS pigs).
-
Discounted prices for Club merchandise.
JOIN NOW!
Individual Members
For those pig-keeping members. One vote at General Meetings.
Subscription rate £20.00 per annum renewable on 1st November**.
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Quarterly colour newsletter, Spot Press,
featuring news, articles, advice etc. Also free classified
advertising of pigs or relevant equipment or services**.
-
Participation in Club competitions:
- GOS Champion of Champions
- GOS Pig of the Year
- GOS Southern Championships
- GOS Northern Championships
-
Championship rosettes are provided to smaller
shows to encourage participation by breeders.
-
Discounted entries for the GOSPBC Show & Sale
-
Discounted booking fees for participation in
GOSPBC workshops
-
The Club advertises in various journals
encouraging enquiries from potential purchasers. It also
encourages media coverage to help to promote the breed.
-
The Club publishes two leaflets (one about the
breed; one covering Cyclic Breeding) available to breeders on
request.
-
Club officials will offer advice on GOS-related
matters on request. The Forum on this website is established to
provide free discussion and advertising.
-
Free listing in 'Our Members' on this website
(providing you have pedigree GOS pigs).
-
Free listing in 'Boars at Stud' on this website.
-
Discounted prices for Club merchandise.
-
Public Liability Insurance cover (£2m) while
exhibiting pigs at shows in the UK*
JOIN NOW!
Associate Members
For individuals without pigs who still wish to support the work
of the Club. One vote at General Meetings. Subscription rate £15.00
per annum renewable on 1st November**.
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Quarterly colour newsletter, Spot Press,
featuring news, articles, advice etc. Also free classified
advertising of pigs or relevant equipment or services.
-
Discounted booking fees for participation in
GOSPBC workshops
-
The Club publishes two leaflets (one about the
breed; one covering Cyclic Breeding) available to breeders on
request.
-
Club officials will offer advice on GOS-related
matters on request. The Forum on this website is established to
provide free discussion and advertising.
-
Discounted prices for Club merchandise
JOIN NOW! |
