Remember, you really don’t have to be an architect to join!
Just be interested in your own backyard, and open to exploring things.
And if you are curious about the built landscape you’ll have fun, and get to know ‘as much about the Cape Dutch fantastic stuff as the simple things’, according to Society founder James Walton.
But if you are an architect, here’s how you can benefit professionally …
Benefits Of Membership
You enjoy ten monthly talks and outings a year given by experts, often with private access and exclusive viewing (from February to November).
These are intended as experiential opportunities for you to engage, as well as be stimulated … and informed.
Talks are held on the third Tuesday of a month at The Athenaeum, Boundary Terraces, Newlands, at the intersection of Campground and Mariendahl roads, at 20h00.
Outings are usually on the last Saturday of a month, and vary between full and half day events.
Plus there’s an annual away weekend (usually the Heritage long weekend in September) which is a self-financing trip to a further-a-field destination.
This allows you the opportunity to explore things in-depth, meet the locals, and make like-minded friends among the Vernaccers.
How Things Work
At VASSA’s annual AGM in November, subscription rates for the year ahead are ratified.
Each March in your postbox alongside your newsletter, you’ll receive a small piece of coloured paper which you are asked to write your name on and insert into your badge.
This mailing happens even if you usually receive your monthly newsletter by email.
Because you are requested to wear your badge to all events, this also acts as your proof of payment for the current year.
We have a code of conduct by which members abide, and your proof of payment indicates your acceptance and compliance with this code.
Membership Rates
Since VASSA is a not for profit society, fees are calculated to cover annual running costs, with the annual away weekend intentionally being self financing.
Rates are valid for the calendar year and inclusive (we do not levy additional charges per outing), with rare exceptions such as museum entrance fees.
Current Rates 2012
R165 per individual
R275 per family, providing you share the same address
R250 per SACAP member, with R150 per certificate issued
How To Pay
For Subscriptions - state your first and surname(s), plus the word Subs
For Publications - state your first and surname, the title you require, plus the word Pubs
For Outings - state your first and surname(s), plus the Name of the Trip
Via EFT:
VASSA
Standard Bank, Rondebosch
Branch code: 025009
Account no: 075624257
Via Cheque:
Make it out to VASSA
and post it to VASSA, PO Box 15347, Vlaeberg, 8018
Providing you accompany your payment with your membership form. Click here Membership Application Form 2012 .
Via Cash:
In person at a meeting, providing you accompany your payment with your membership form. Click Download Form button.
