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Club meetings are usually held on a fortnightly basis between the months of September and April. Check out our interactive map to find out where your nearest club is. Clubs also meet many times during the summer months but on a more informal basis.

After the formal commencement of each meeting comes the main programme which can be almost anything the members want to do. The only restriction is your imagination and the practical constraints on putting your plans into action!

YOU - the members. Annually, each club elects a club leader, secretary and other office bearers who, together with the members, organise the club's affairs for the year. Each club also has representation on its county committee which co-ordinates YFC events and activities in the county. All six county committees, together with other office bearers, make up the council which is the governing body of the association. The council meets once a year at the annual AGM during which time it elects officials to handle the day-to-day business of the association.

Club President: is the elected figurehead of a club. The President can advise on the more crucial and serious decisions in the club.

Club Leader: is the person who organises the club. They are responsible for discipline and order in the club as well as dealing with issues such as transport, queries on activities etc.

Club Secretary: has a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the club. The secretary ensures meetings are planned and organised and deals with all the business and correspondence of the club.

Club Treasurer: has the important job of dealing with the club's finances. The treasurer is responsible for collecting membership money and handles the club's income and expenditure.

Club Public Relations Officer (PRO): is like a journalist in one respect as they write reports for the local media after club events. The PRO also deals with the advertising of events and assists in recruiting new members.

Every year elections are held at county and Northern Ireland level to decide on the Top Club Leader, Club Secretary, Club Treasurer and PRO. These are club officials who have excelled in their field.

Some young members are keen not to sit back but like to manage and run their own club. Junior clubs are assisted by an older member who is known as the senior leader. These clubs are specifically for members aged between 12 - 16 years. They elect office bearers just like any other Young Farmers' Clubs and organise events and activities which specifically suit them.

Senior leaders are appointed and vetted by the YFCU Executive Committee. Their role is to advise and help junior club officials to manage and run their club. They also accept some of the responsibility on their behalf, for example, they attend and represent the clubs at county meetings.

YFCU members always look after each other and keep each other and their club safe. As a new member you will be expected to contribute to this by keeping yourself safe and watching out for others.

It is also important to know that members and YFC officials are supported by policies and procedures aimed at protecting you, other members, your club and the association, while not restricting your enjoyment. These policies include Child Protection, Bullying, Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.

Any member who has a problem may contact their club leader or secretary or you may, if it is a personal or serious matter, contact the Chief Executive Officer at Headquarters (028 9037 0713). The important thing to note is that if you have a problem don't keep it to yourself!

Membership subscriptions vary depending on your age:

12-14	£10
14-16	£12
16-18	£17
18-21	£20
21-25	£27
Over 25	£26.50
Associate/Transit	£15
	(fee includes insurance)

 

 

Membership money, which each member must pay at the start of every year, contributes approximately 10% towards the cost of organising events and activities for you, employing permanent staff at YFCU headquarters and personal insurance for each member.

No, there are many aspects of the YFCU which are not farming related at all, for example, all the culture and arts competitions and club meetings.

No, but you will be encouraged to take part in as many competitions as possible. As well as being good for your club, the competitions also help you to get out and meet people from other clubs and counties and give you the opportunity to gain a wide range of skills. >br /> If you have any further questions please contact YFCU on 028 9037 0713 or email info@yfcu.org