Membership in the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society is open to the public.
A year of membership runs from September 1st to August 31st inclusive.
Membership Types: Individual, Family, Newly Licensed (see 2. below)
NOTE: The following applies to new members only. Existing members will be required to renew their membership starting on September 1 of each year. See Membership Renewal.
- For Family membership, all members must live in the same household. Up to two members have voting privileges.
- If you have paid for and passed the Basic License exam by one of our accredited examiners, you are eligible for free non-voting, limited access (no access card) Newly Licensed membership for the remainder of the year (August 31).
- New members will be eligible for an access card after 45 days of applying and a mandatory orientation of the club facilities.
- A discount applies if you are a member of RAC Radio Amateurs of Canada.
Pro-Rated Membership Dues Schedule
This applies to new members only and at the month at which the application is submitted.
| Month | Individual Member | Individual Member With RAC Subscription | Family Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | $72 | $60 | $96 |
| October | $66 | $55 | $88 |
| November | $60 | $50 | $80 |
| December | $54 | $45 | $72 |
| January | $48 | $40 | $64 |
| February | $42 | $35 | $56 |
| March | $36 | $30 | $48 |
| April | $30 | $25 | $40 |
| May | $24 | $20 | $32 |
| June | $18 | $15 | $24 |
| July | $12 | $10 | $16 |
| August | $6 | $5 | $8 |
Upon review of your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay your membership dues and additional information.
Applicants that would like to become registered EMCR volunteers in order to volunteer with either youth and/or the City of Coquitlam emergency preparedeness will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check.
Privacy Policy
C.A.R.E.S.S. collects personal information such as your name, address, phone number, and email with your permission, so that we can deliver club information to you as a member of C.A.R.E.S.S. We will never disclose your personal information to third parties. We do not rent, sell, lend, trade or lease any member’s information under any circumstances.
By submitting the New Member Application Request form below, you acknowledge that you agree with the Privacy Policy of the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society.
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