Agree with Walter.

I have no conflict with the amount, I believe it's too cheap (that's just my opinion working in the association sector and seeing what others charge). I am happy to pay, though I haven't had a running mr2 for over a year and looks like it's years off from being finished.

My framework of thoughts / feedback is more;
Structure a payment system that is clear and easy to do the first time and seemless in its renewal.
The renewal is driven by the council (Email / forum / Facebook / sms / club meetings).
Ensure there is a value proposition for the membership fee, that the articulation of the membership value is so strong that owners volunteer to pay the fee and advocate others to join (hahaha - I say these lines too often).
That the club membership is enforced, by its members and council, so that there is a protection for the system and those who abide by it.
Any activities of the membership is communicated to its members demonstrating the membership value.
That there needs to be a clear mechanism for its members to provide feedback to what they want in there membership.

The membership fee was originally set at a fairly low level basically to avoid a future situation where there may have been a large balance in the bank account and no "fair" way of using those funds.  (To provide the protection of Incorporation, we needed to charge something)
 
Is it intended that bank account details will be sent out to all members - current and lapsed - so that they can pay their dues?  And what identifier will be required on the payment?

dennis the menace
 
Is it intended that bank account details will be sent out to all members - current and lapsed - so that they can pay their dues?  And what identifier will be required on the payment?

Yes, they will receive an email. Members just put their name in the comment. It comes up with their name even if they forget

And to answer your prior question, The bank does not notify me. I simply log in and check who has paid
 
Also first page has been updated 
 
Thanks, 
 
-Eric

dennis the menace
 
Is it intended that bank account details will be sent out to all members - current and lapsed - so that they can pay their dues?  And what identifier will be required on the payment?

Yes, they will receive an email. Members just put their name in the comment. It comes up with their name even if they forget

And to answer your prior question, The bank does not notify me. I simply log in and check who has paid
 
Also first page has been updated 
 
Thanks, 
 
-Eric

A good move forward.  The increase in fee's is certainly not onerous, and reimbursement of Run Organisers costs will possibly (hopefully) encourage more members to give this a go.  The clarification over late payment make sense (as in membership remains, but remains pending payment).  And the proposed benefits for members looks great.
 
I for one will keep encouraging MR2 owners to join up, if they haven't already.
 
Oh, and about that prior question . . .
 

Groper. . .and the Treasurer is alerted to your membership renewal by BOQ.
This is the 21st century everyone. Participate. . . .

 
 

So as not to clutter the payment thread I though I would continue Tony's conversation here...
 

TonyMR2
Has there been any decision on what membership includes, aka one car, aka a coffee mug with your name on it... 
What's the value proposition to membership apart from contributing to help sustain the countries best mr2 car club where members enjoy support and activities in relation to the increasingly rare and unique mr2....

 
I know merchandise was discussed on the day and well supported (i.e. hat, shirt or mug).  In addition to Merch, and where funds permit, I would personally like to see some form of "Advanced Driver Training" partially subsidised by the club.  Some sort of cross-promotion / discount from a training provider could also assist with cost.
 
Ideally this benefit would be equally targeted at both new members / inexperienced drivers and long serving members by splitting attendees into groups based on their preferences to learn from an instructor or independently enjoy the skidpan.  I.e. a half-day at Mt Cotton or a full day a Roadcraft Gympie with a cut-down format similar to last years Diabetes "Hot Pursuit Challenge".
 
Like it or not, MR2s are stuck with the "snap-oversteer" stereotype so driver training is important for new car owners to experience the handling characteristics of these cars in a safe environment.  Secondly the monthly cruises that we all enjoy are only kept safe and incident free through the diligence of the drivers and thus I suggest that driver training is important to reinforce our skills and understanding of how our vehicles brake and handle in an emergency.