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Multi Activity Sports, Social and Leisure Club |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Birmingham IVC is a friendly and informal club, offering a wide variety of social, cultural, leisure and sporting activities for people who are looking for an active social life. The club is non-profit making. All events and activities are organised for members by members. The idea of IVC was conceived in May 1946 by two Cambridge undergraduates. At that time, the International Student’s Service organized informal dances during term times, but not during the long vacations. Then the idea came - why, the two asked, should they not run such dances themselves? Thus the idea was born of the Inter-Varsity Vacation Club. The first IVC was set up in London, the second in Manchester, and Birmingham IVC was the third (with its origins going back to 1954). What type of people are members? IVC is for people who enjoy participating in and organising a wide range of social, recreational, sporting and cultural activities. What is the age group of the club? There is a lower age limit of age 18 plus. We cover a broad range of ages, with most members being in their 30’s to 50’s. Are you a singles or dating club? No, Birmingham IVC is a social club and as such is open to singles, couples and married people alike. Of course, this relaxed atmosphere can lead to relationships and, when it does, they tend to be based on common values, beliefs and interests rather than on the artificiality of dating agencies. We have well over 200 members. Do new members have to organise events The club relies on members old and new organising events and activities. As a new member you are welcome to organise any event that you would like to, but nothing is compulsory. What geographical area do you cover? Based in Birmingham, we have a membership covering the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and South Staffordshire geographical areas. Places where we have members include Birmingham, the Black Country, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Henley-in-Arden, Oldbury, Redditch, Solihull, Stourport, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Birmingham IVC is run by a committee made up of its members. Committee members are volunteers who give their time freely to ensure the long term viability and ongoing success of the club. When an individual joins the Club they become a member of Birmingham What does the membership subscription go towards? Unlike some clubs, Birmingham IVC is not a business, run for profit. We charge an annual subscription to pay for the printing of the monthly events bulletin, postage, marketing, insurance, stationery, subsidising events which do not break even, and general administration costs. The monthly bulletin contains details of where to meet and who to contact for each event. You will be provided with an events bulletin each month. You can collect this at a Wednesday Club Night or have it posted to you. The bulletin will tell you precisely what to do - normally just a matter of telephoning the organizer of the event and asking if there is still space. Please see the How to Join page. How much does it cost to join the club? Please see the How to Join page. Are there any other IVC clubs around the country? There are currently 45 IVC clubs around the country, all affiliated to the Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs. Nationally there are over 5,000 members of IVC. |
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