Benefits of U3A Clarence membership

You must be a current member of U3A Clarence to participate in all our classes and social activities. Once a member you may access as many classes as you would like, provided class times do not conflict - there are no further class costs except for materials (where relevant).

Please note that some social activities may incur an additional cost, for example, for bus trips, lunch provided, etc..

Membership is for a calendar year (1 January to 31 December). 

Our annual fee is currently $50.00 per person.

You can pay your membership fees online by credit card or direct deposit to the U3A Clarence bank account.   Payment by credit or debit card should mean that enrolment will be quickly and automatically acknowledged by email.

U3A Clarence is run entirely by its member committee who are volunteers elected each January by members of the organisation. Payment by credit or debit card would help us to run the system more efficiently, and with less stress for us, particularly at the beginning of the year and at the beginning of each term when class enrolments take place, and when new people may wish to join us.

We will appreciate it if you feel able to pay by card, however, we know that not everyone uses the internet or has a credit/ debit card, so we are retaining the option of bank transfer for membership payment.

Accessing the Member Portal

You will be able to:

1. View your membership details.
2. Update your contact details.
3. Renew and pay for your membership online.
4. View and enrol in classes (from mid January).
5. Register for special events on the system.
6. View and print a statement of your membership account, including classes you are in.
7. Pay outstanding invoices.
8. Print a name tag, (if you need to).

You Need to Register a Password

To use the member portal you must register a password.  The password can be your existing U3A password, but you will have to register it. 

1. Click on the red member portal tab (below) and follow the instructions. (Couples with shared email addresses will have to use their U3A member numbers rather than shared email address to register).
   
   
2. Once in the Member Portal click on the REGISTER button on the right.
   
   
3. Enter either your email address or member number in the box.
   
   
4. You will be sent a security code to your email address to enter on the page. (The code is valid for 24 hours.)
   
   
5. On registering you will be asked to put in a PASSWORD or PIN.  RECORD IT safely.

WELL DONE!  You are now registered!

Once registered as a member on the member portal you will receive an invoice for membership subscription by email. There is a blue link for debit/credit card payments to click on the invoice . On payment you will receive an automated receipt through your email. Alternatively, {before March 2025} scroll up to the “renewing member” tab and follow the instructions for your 2025 payment.

If you are a current member or have been a member at any time in the past and wish to renew your membership click the Renew Membership button above.

You will be sent a membership renewal invoice to your registered email address. If you receive a message saying your email address could not be found you will need to re-register via the New Member button below.

New members please click the New Member button below.

After completing your contact details you will be taken to a page where you can pay by either direct deposit or online using your credit/debit card.