New Member - Membership and Finance

Finance and Subscriptions.
 

• How Much:
  • The annual Harmony Federation membership subs are €275 payable at the start of the calender year.
  • For members who join after the start of year the subs are adjusted pro rata
• IABS subscription:
  • To participate in IABS events,  you have to be a member of IABS, Harmony Federation handles this in 2 ways:
    • You add on the membership fee (€45) to the above subscription and Harmony Federation pays this on your behalf.
    • You pay this yourself directly or through another group.

Note!  You only have to pay IABS once even if you are in multiple groups

• Payment
  • You can either pay in full, quarterly or monthly.  Most members set up a standing order.  Simply add up the amount owed and divide by your instalments. 
• Bank Acct Details
  • Harmony Federation Bank account details (Iban and Bic) will be provided to you by our Finance Manager

Membership
Once you passed your audition of The Irish Blessing, what happens next:

• Upon becoming a member you will be set up on the members area and will receive your User Name and Password to login as a member to our website:
• On first time logging in you change your password, please do this immediately!!
• If you forget your password just ask the members manager to reset it for you.
• Login gives access to sheet music and teach tracks plus a lot more of the Harmony Federation Repertoire.

Harmony Federation Constitution

• It is important that you familiarise yourself with the following documents: 

1. Hfed Constitution.
2. Hfeds Guideline Practices and Procedures.

• Harmony Federation Walking out Outfit: 
  • This is a green polo t-shirt with the harmony federation Logo.   
  • You will need to purchase one of these from the Wardrobe Manager.
  • It is used for informal sing outs or where we are attending an event as a group.
  • The cost of the t-shire is approx. €25 approx. 
• Harmony Federation Stage Outfit:
  • This is formal dress ware for performing in competitions or at other designated formal occasions.
  • This consists of 
    • Stage Dress Jacket, Green Dress Shirt and green Hanky: 
      • Harmony Federation rent their stage suit to the member for the duration of their membership.
      • There is one off rental cost for the suit of €60, the suit must be returned when the member leaves.
      • The member must also purchase the Green stage Shirt, this currently costs €28 approx.
    • Black Patent Shoes, Black Braces:
      • This is to be provided by the member themselves.   The Requirements  are:  
        • Shoes must be black patent - Important note these do not have to be expensive.  They are only used very occasionally. People have purchased these for as low as €30
        • Braces must be black and at least 1 inch wide.  No Markings or embroidery.  Metal bits should be silver in colour if possible.
      • Talk with our members they will show you where to get them at minimal cost.
• ID Badge
  • When you purchase your Green Polo T-shirt your name will be embroidered upon it.
  • Please remember to ware your Harmony Federation Polo T-shirt to every rehearsal and out door event.
  • The name make it easy for other to remember you and you them.