CONSTITUTION 2024
MEETINGS
We meet on the last Saturday of every month.
Meetings are normally between 9h00am – 15h00pm
Meeting/ Workshop details will be provided monthly.
Members are encouraged to bring, and display completed and UFO items at meetings
MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership is open to adults (16 years and older).
Family Members are open to Family Rates (see note below).
Our annual subscription is kept as low as possible, and fees are payable by the end of February each year. Members with fees unpaid as of 1st May will be deemed to have resigned. All fees for new members joining during the year will be pro rata.
The subscription is made up of two parts - Full membership of DAME. Family membership of DAME and Country membership of DAME
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP COSTS TOTAL COST
Full membership annual Fee R150.00
Family member annual Fee R220.00
Country member annual Fee R100.00
COMMITTEE
Committee is chosen by the body of the club votes annually
Meeting are held online or when required
Committee is responsible for the accountability of the club DAME and makes decisions in the best interest of all members.
A.G.M.
Our AGM is held annually in January Month and all DAME members are eligible to vote to elect the Committee and contribute to the aims of the DAME.
Our Constitution is available from our DAME Committee members.
WORKSHOPS
Various DAME members undertake to teach workshops where you can learn a variety of techniques for producing dolls’ house accessories and other miniatures ranging from food to furniture.
A calendar of forthcoming workshops is sent out on the WhatsApp news group.
A workshop fee is levied to cover the cost of the class and materials supplied.
BOOKING FOR WORKSHOPS
Immediately after the meeting (when tea is served), There is reminders for the next workshop scheduled.
You will be sent a list of REQUIREMENTS for each workshop you will be attending by the teacher on the WhatsApp groups.
You need to check the STARTING TIME of the workshop on the workshop calendar so that you arrive promptly. In case of emergency, the member should telephone the workshop bookings co-ordinator or a member of Committee.
LIBRARY AND RESOURCES
The DAME Members have a referenced list of library books and a collection some stamps
All these may be borrowed by members. Our library is listed and promoted on WhatsApp info groups.
Members are allowed to take out four books per month, which must be returned on the next meeting date. Fine for non returned items is R10.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is done in various ways.
One of the main fundraising activities is an in-house raffle which takes place at each meeting.
A miniature item is raffled, and tickets sold at the cost of R5 Per ticket. The draw takes place at the end of the meeting. Members pay a R10.00 fee at each meeting for tea , coffee and cake.
INFORMATION, IDEAS AND ASSISTANCE
DAME comprises a host of miniature enthusiasts with whom you can exchange ideas, buy items, exchange miniatures, and from whom you can find out where and how to obtain materials, tools etc.
From time to time we hold meetings at which skills are demonstrated, talks are given and experienced
‘panellists ‘answer your questions.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Members of the DAME are encouraged to wear a name tag at all the meetings and workshops so that new members (or not-so-new members who don’t remember everyone’s name) feel more at ease when chatting to other members.
Name Badges will be given to each member existing and new member from 2023 will be issued one in their welcome pack This is an opportunity for socializing and getting to know new members – don’t be afraid to join in!
Fine for no badge is R10
ANNUAL MAY FAIR
We hold a Miniature Fair each year at which members can exhibit their work. There is also the opportunity to hire a table and sell items of your own making (however, please observe the Vendor application.
“Guidelines regarding ‘Copyright‘“. The main object of the Fair is to grow the hobby and encourage other people to become interested in miniatures.
THE INTERNET
The Internet provides an ongoing and seemingly unending source of information and inspiration for the miniaturist.
Our email: [email protected]
Our website https://durbanminiatures.weebly.com/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1hh24sNrNV/?igsh=OGY3MTU3OGY1Mw==
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/durbanminiatures/
Please feel free to contact us on any of the above platforms for applications to join