Downloads
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Download the latest copy of our newsletter (PDF format):
Download the history of COCOA (PDF format)
Read what the Sunday Times has to say about us
Download our constitution (PDF format)
Download the form for submitting a Postal Vote (PDF format).
Download the form for appointing a voting Proxy (PDF format).
Membership Costs
The annual subscription is $15 for singles and $20 for a married couple. All new members pay a once only registration fee of $8 per person in addition to the annual subscription. This includes the provision of a COCOA name badge. If lost a replacement badge can be purchased for $5.
Subscription includes four tri-monthly issues of the club’s newsletter (the “BUGLE”) which is emailed.
Other Club Activities
The club also has a regular social calendar which might include lunches, picknics, outings and more. These are generally at the members own cost and are quite popular as they provide another avenue for members to meet and socialise.
Holiday Costs
The average all inclusive cost for a six day, five night holiday is between $400 and $500.
The cost varies according to location and resources provided. All the holidays are fully catered for and members are not asked to do chores other than help set up and clean away for meals and keep their area clean.
Holiday Organisation
For each holiday the club will appoint a trained leader and an assistant. They organise the details such as the location, outings, events and cost for the holiday. They will contact all members and supply further information such as the timetable, transport, what to bring, etc.
Cancellations
Full Payment for outings Tours and Holidays are made with your application. If, for any reason, your application is not successful, a FULL refund is made. If your application is accepted and you then cancel it, a refund is made, less a cancellation penalty. If you cancel an activity with less than 14 days notice, the penalty may be up to 50% of the cost. If a member can be found who will take your place, a penalty is not charged.
Visitors at Holiday Sites
Most of our holiday stays have guidelines regarding providing extra meals that have not been included or paid for. So, visitors to a camp must observe the following rules:
- Phone or text the camp leader, 2 IC or President to ask if it is OK to visit.
- Even if you are “Just Calling in”. Still, seek out the above when you arrive to confirm all is OK.
- We do not want to be seen by the camp staff as trying to include non-paying guests in the camp meals or accommodation. We must, as a courtesy, informed the staff.
- Our aim is to be friendly and welcoming towards all our members who may wish to just visit to say hello to fellow members.