Annual Membership FAQs
How do I join Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
You can sign up to join Whiteley Jambusters by emailing us at team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk
Or you can sign up at our Main Meeting and pay either via our bank account, cheque or cash.
How much is the Annual Membership of Whiteley Jambusters WI ?
Full Membership costs £44 for 2021/22. Membership runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 and for any new members joining from April to June. A new member is defined as someone who has not been a Member of any WI in the 2020 membership year. Any new member joining in the following quarters will be charged a pro rata rate as set out below:
Date of joining in 2021
1 April to 30 June £44.00
1 July to 30 Sept £33.00
1 Oct to 31 Dec £22.00
1 Jan to 31 March 2022 £11.00
For existing members the full cost applies regardless of when in the year you renew your membership.
Dual Membership is £21.60 and there is no pro-rata rate for dual members.
What does my Membership include?
For £3.67 per month your membership includes:
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12 monthly meetings per year,
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Access to all of our Clubs, (Book and Film Club continue to be online via Zoom)
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8 copies of the national WI magazine. WI Life, delivered through the post
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Access to our private Whiteley Jambusters members' Facebook group and WhatsApp groups
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Any other social activities organised during the year
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Events from the National Federation and Hampshire Federation
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Access to the WI online
Where do the Membership Fees go ?
The Membership fee is split into three parts:
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National Federation of WIs (NFWI) - £12.10 (28%)
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Hampshire Federation of WIs (LFWI) - £10.30 (21%)
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Whiteley Jambusters WI - £21.60 (49%)
Whiteley Jambusters WI retains £1.80 per member per month towards the running costs of our WI. Some of the costs that are incurred include:
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Payment of the Speakers
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School Hall Hire and currently subscription to Zoom
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Any Mailings
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Fee repayment to 1 Member per year
Full access to our annual accounts is given to all of our Members.
Can I try Whiteley Jambusters WI before joining ?
Yes, we are a very friendly group and enjoy welcoming new people. We suggest a voluntary donation of £5 for visitors and this £5 is taken off of the Membership Fees if someone decides to join us. Our Committee is always there to help prospective members get to know our WI.
If I need help to attend a meeting does my assistant/carer need to be a member?
No, just let us know who they are to team@whiteleyjambusters.co.uk so that we know who to expect.
Are only women allowed to become Members?
Yes, we are open to ALL women which includes anyone who identifies as a women. We do, however, let the men into some of our meetings. They love the history talks and walks.
We adhere to the NFWI policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.