Associate Membership is the second stage in the process to becoming a Full Member. It gives you time to go on meets, get to know the Club and its ethos, and for the Club to get to know you. The Associateship can last between 12 months up to maximum of 3 years, though in exceptional cases applicants might go straight through to Full Membership. 

Associate Members have the same privileges as Full Members, including having a key to the Club huts, all publications and electronic news, and are able to vote at the AGM.  The only differences are that they are unable to propose or support new members or serve on the Committee.