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Scottish Countryside Rangers Association - 'SCRA'
 

SCRA is the professional organisation for Rangers, and has an excellent record of innovation, training and development, all done with low funding and, since August 03, one part-time employee.  Its success is due to the enthusiasm of many people and the commitment of a few key individuals.

The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association was founded on November 13th 1974, at the end of the first national in-service training course.  It aims to promote and encourage high standards of professionalism amongst Countryside Rangers, through the development of communication and exchange of ideas amongst its members and with other organisations, SCRA's views and opinions are sought from many quarters.

The Association organises an Annual Training Conference which brings together Rangers from across Scotland.  It also arranges training events throughout the year, often using the high level of expertise to be found amongst its own members.

Over the years SCRA has addressed many issues, through its own committees on Education, Training, Special Needs and Profile.

Membership Categories

New membership must be ratified by SCRA council. For the first year of membership only, a pro rata rate is available on membership fees, depending on how much of the current year remains.

Due to membership changes voted on and adopted during 2008, there have been some changes to SCRA membership in 2009. Please use the following notes as guidance to help you ensure you get the right membership level.

Full Membership (£25)

Holder is entitled to 3 copies of SCRAmble per year, direct e-mail updates, full access to SCRA Online including members only pages, discounted training (in 2009 this will be £30 discount per course organised and run by SCRA - excludes regional training events), full voting rights. Open to anyone that would like to join at this level. A discount is available pro rata for that joining part way through the year. A £5 discount is applicable each year to members that renew before the end of January.

Supporter (£20)

Membership available for anyone that would like to join but does not wish to become a full member. It is envisaged that this level of membership will become redundant in 2012. Holder is entitled only to issues of SCRAmble.

Student/Unemployed (£20)

Membership only valid on application with proof of unemployment or student status, which would need to be re-demonstrated at each renewal. Would be available to Seasonal Rangers if unemployed at time of purchase. Full access to SCRA Online, including members only pages (with online versions of SCRAmble) and access to one discounted training course each year. This level can be upgraded at anytime with payment of difference between joining fee and pro rata full membership rate.

Team (see below)

This membership level is designed for Ranger Service employers – Local Authorities, National Trust, FCS etc. Entitles an organisation to join and receive full individual membership (as per Full Membership) for all Rangers named on application. Memberships are non-transferable if a Ranger leaves the post.

Teams of 1 – 3 = £80          Teams of 3 – 6 = £150              Teams of 6 – 15 = £250                        Teams of 15 or more = £400

When applying for a Team Membership a Team Membership form must be sent in accompanied by separate membership forms for each Ranger included in the Team. No further discounts are applicable to this level of membership.

Affiliated Organisations (£75)

Like a Supporter, this membership is designed for Organisations who wish to support the work of SCRA, but not necessarily participate actively – may include FE and HE Colleges, other Educational Establishments or other Associations. Affiliated Organisations will receive 2 copies of SCRAmble to the registered address.

Ranger Manager (£20)

To engage with experienced Ranger Managers a discounted rate is available. This takes cognisance of the fact that Managers are less likely to take up training opportunities. It is anticipated that prospective mentors will fall into this category.

Honorary Member:
In the gift of council, for those who have contributed to the development of the profession over a period of time.