How to become a Member

U3A Pine Rivers, is a not-for-profit organisation, funded totally from the membership fees and class levy fees. All the tutors, committee members, and support staff are volunteers. We are one of five U3A's in the City of Moreton Bay area (CoMB).

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Choose the type of membership for which you are applying. Affiliate membership is only available for those who are already a current member of another U3A. CoMB U3As refers to Beachmere, Bribie Island, Caboolture and Redcliffe only. Email a photo of your primary membership badge to membership@u3apinerivers.org.au.
If the Save button is greyed out, check if you have missed some required information.
Once you save the form, our EFT details will be shown. However, if you would like to pay by cash or card instead, please visit the U3A Centre, Kallangur.
The Reception at the U3A Pine Rivers Centre, 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Membership Fees - January to December:

2024
Annual New & Renewal Membership per person per year: $35.00
Annual New & Renewal Affiliate Membership (any MBRC area U3As) per person per year: $10.00
Annual Affiliate Membership (any other U3A) per person per year: $15.00

2025
Annual Renew Membership per person per year: $30.00
New Membership per person for first year: $35.00
Annual New & Renewal Affiliate Membership (a member of another U3A) per person per year: $15.00

Membership Fees - July to December:

Half-yearly Membership per person: $20.00

RENEWING MEMBERSHIP

Membership fees are due by December 31 each year.
You must pay your renewal fee before attending classes or activities in the next year.

There are a number of ways you can renew your membership:

When renewals are being accepted, you will receive an email with a link to check your details in Member Wizard, then you will be able to pay your membership by EFT or in person at the U3A Centre.
Through the Member Wizard Portal, select Pay Subscription. This button will only be available when we are accepting renewals.

In person:
Visit the Ù3A Centre, 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur.
9:00 am -12.00 noon Monday to Friday.
Cash and card payments accepted.
Online EFT:
Direct EFT payments may be made through your online banking site.
Follow the instructions in the Payments section below.
Online card: Use your credit/debit card online at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML3PF5JRGVQET/checkout/TYFQUN2HWEQZBUV5ZEHK2UE4.
You can enter your card details, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay. You will be sent a receipt. Bring your receipt to reception to collect your membership badge, or enter a comment on the last page to request it be posted.

Membership Renewal Fees - January to December:

Annual Membership per person per year: $30.00
Annual Affiliate Membership (any other U3A) per person per year: $15.00
PLEASE NOTE: Affiliate members must provide evidence of current financial membership of their primary U3A. You will need to renew with your primary U3A before renewing your membership at U3A Pine Rivers. If renewing online, please send a photo of your membership badge from your primary U3A to membership@u3apinerivers.org.au.

PAYMENTS

Payments (in person)

Cash and credit cards payments are accepted in person at U3A Pine Rivers Centre at 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur:
9.00 am - 12 noon - Monday to Friday.

Direct Electronic Funds Transfer:

Direct EFT payments into the U3A bank account may be made through your online banking site. Every activity for which payment can be made has been given an EFT payment code. The Term Newsletter has list of payment codes . If a Coach Trip or Theatre Outing has an activity in the Monthly Update, the payment codes will be given for those activities.
To ensure the process operates well, the following procedures will need to be followed.

In the Reference box, the following information is required:
SURNAME (and first name or initial if it fits)
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
PAYMENT CODE FOR THE ACTIVITY

U3A Pine Rivers banking details are:
Account Name: U3A Pine Rivers Inc.
Bank: Heritage
BSB: 638-070
Account No: 11284854
In addition to the above, an email MUST be sent to: treasurer@u3apinerivers.org.au
If a number of payments have been made, they can all be included in the same email.

Please make EFT payments at least two days before the deadline.

Member Wizard Portal

The Member Portal can be accessed on any internet connected device, but is especially useful for mobile phones or tablets as it allows a member to access their member record, and if necessary prove their membership. Members can update their address, email or contact details if these change at any time. They can also see a full list of upcoming events and current classes. When membership renewals for the coming year are open, members can renew quickly and easily through the Member Portal.

INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL

Open the link https://member-portal.memberwizard.com.au
Save this link in your bookmarks, so that you can return to it easily
Enter your email address, then click / tap the Check Email Address button.
Open your email and find the number sent to you. Enter this on the Member Wizard Portal screen.
You will be prompted to enter a PIN, to easily access the portal in the future.

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALL

If the system is unable to verify your email address please check:

That the email address you are entering is the one registered at U3A Pine Rivers.
You cannot install the portal if you share an email address with another member. If you would like help in creating a new email address for yourself or the other member ask a friend or family member for assistance, or contact publicity@u3apinerivers.org.au.

USING THE MEMBER PORTAL

The Home screen will show you your Membership status including any outstanding amounts.

Update your personal details by selecting Change my Contact Details. If you do not have an Emergency Contact listed, please add the name and contact number.
View the list of classes by selecting the Classes and Events button. This also has upcoming events you may be interested in.
Selecting the My Classes button will show Classes you are enrolled in. U3A Pine Rivers is not using online enrolment at the moment, so you may not see anything in My Classes if the tutor has not updated the student list.
You can pay your Membership Renewal by selecting the Pay Subscription button.
You can obtain Help by selecting the Help button in the top right corner. This will give you the email address of the person at your organisation who is the nominated Portal Assistance member.
You can return to the main Portal screen at any time by selecting the Home button in the top left of the screen.