Irish Mountain Log - Mountaineering Ireland

Membership Form
About the MCI...
The Mountaineering Council of Ireland is the representative body for hillwalkers and
climbers in Ireland. Membership is open to both clubs and individuals. At present the
MCI has 9,200 members – made up of 130 member clubs and 1,200 individual members.
The aims of the MCI include: promoting mountaineering activities in Ireland; providing
appropriate services to members; promoting training and safe practice to hillwalkers and
climbers and encouraging responsible use of the mountain environment.
Benefits of MCI membership include:
• Quarterly magazine for members – the Irish Mountain Log
• MCI insurance – civil liability insurance, also personal accident cover for
permanent injuries
• 10% discount in most outdoor shops and Independent Holiday Hostels
• Personalised membership card
• Access to BMC Travel & Activity insurance to cover walking and climbing
trips abroad
• Full-time office staff to provide advice and information
• A channel for your access, environmental and other concerns
• Winter lecture series at venues around the country
• Annual walking and climbing meets in the Alps
• Youth development programmes and subsidised youth training courses
Annual indoor climbing competition (Irish Bouldering League)
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Become an MCI member
You can join the MCI through one of our clubs or as an individual member. For
details of MCI clubs in your area contact the MCI office on (01) 625 1115 or go to
www.mountaineering.ie (choose ‘Find a Club’ on the homepage).
Application form for Individual/Family Membership:
Name: __________________________________________________
Additional family members name(s): ______________________________
(please include date of birth if under 18)
Address: ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Telephone No: _______________ E-mail: _____________________
I enclose a cheque/postal order* made payable to the Mountaineering Council
of Ireland for individual/family membership (delete as appropriate).
€42.00 (£28.35) individual € ___________
€24.50 (£16.50) for each additional adult family member € ___________
€10.00 (£ 6.75) for each additional family member under 18 € ___________
€29.40 (£19.85) for individual youth (under 18) € ___________
Total = € ___________
Signed: …………………………………………………………………
Date: ………………………
Please return form to:
MCI, Sport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Park West Business Park, Dublin 12
* If you would prefer to pay by CREDIT CARD,
please phone the MCI office on (01) 625 1115
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Irish Mountain Log Autumn 2007
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
The GLEN OF IMAAL Mountain
Rescue Team is currently seeking
new members. Now in its twentyfifth
year, the Glen Team is based
out of Glendalough and covers both
the Wicklow area and provides
assistance to other rescue teams in
surrounding counties.
As a member of the GOIMRT you will be part of a service
that saves lives on the hills every year. Along with the
satisfaction of such important work you will get the benefits
of extensive training in mountain rescue techniques, and
the enjoyment that comes with being part of a dedicated
and highly-skilled group.
Given the serious nature of the work done by the team,
membership carries a serious responsibility and the will to
voluntarily commit your personal time to regular training,
call-outs and meetings. As well as a passion for the
outdoors you will have ideally passed a BOS mountain skills
assessment and be familiar with the Wicklow Mountains.
If you're living in Wicklow or the surrounding area and
you're interested in finding out more, contact us by visiting
www.wicklowmountainrescue.ie where you'll find further
information and an application form.
The team will be assessing candidates in mid-October to
November ‘07 with a view to membership in January ‘08.
www.wicklowmountainrescue.ie
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