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We invite you to join our vibrant club!
Membership:
You may choose to participate, when health regulations allow, in more than 20 regular activities. NCGV membership also offers:
- access to our membership roster, offering opportunities for over 200 members to maintain contact with each other or strike up new friendships
- our regular BuddyUp email newsletter where members can suggest COVID-appropriate opportunities to forge new connections: e.g. a virtual luncheon or neighbourhood coffee group, a physically distanced beach walk, virtual Scrabble
- our Blog for information snippets and pictures of past events
It would be great to have you join us!
Follow the link below under How do I register.
What members say about the club.
“I have enjoyed getting to know Victoria better, and all of the wonderful friendships that I have made with Newcomers Club of Greater Victoria over the last 4 years.”
“I will treasure the friends that I have made through this dynamic and fun organization!”
“It’s a terrific way for newcomers to get a feel for the city and to meet up with new people. It’s amazing how many of these connections lead to other opportunities.”
“I have learned a lot about my new home town and made lasting friendships.”
Why Join?
Each year, our 150+ members have access to monthly full membership get-togethers (virtual at the time due to COVID-19) and participate in a wide range of more than 20 activities and interest groups plus more ad-hoc games, walks, swims, social or hobbyists ideas initiated from our regular BuddyUp bailout. All activities are open to members, some welcome partners; some are daytime activities and others run during the evening hours. You can read more about our activities here.
A password-protected, members-only website provides up-to-date, detailed information about NCGV events and activities, NCGV news items and the membership roster.
New members receive a personalized nametag and an invitation to a New Members’ Tea/Coffee Morning which provides an orientation to NCGV.
Before joining, prospective members can attend one session of one activity (paying any cost required).
Interested? For more information, click here to contact us.
What’s involved?
Our year begins September 1 and ends August 31 of the following year.
Annual dues are $35 for new members. Dues are payable online using Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
Membership is for four consecutive years, beginning in the year the member first pays full dues. The Terms and Conditions of Membership are available here: NCGV Membership Terms and Conditions.
Members can attend and vote at our Annual General Meeting held each May.
Our Constitution and Bylaws are available here: NCGV Constitution 2013 and NCGV Bylaws June 2021.
Our PIPA Privacy Policy is available here: Privacy Policy.
How do I register?
Register by completing the New Member Registration Form online.
Questions?
We’re happy to answer your questions and look forward to welcoming you. Please click here to contact us.