Q.

Am I entitled to join the Society?

A.

Admission to membership is normally extended to all those having some connection with one of the clan surnames (septs) listed below, although interested well-wishers without such connection would not necessarily be barred.

However further checks will be required for those with connections to the surnames Thomas and Thomson. There is much more information about establishing whether you are a "MacThomas" in the Clan Septsection of this website.

Back

Q.

How do I join?

A.

Having established that you are entitled to be a member then please download the membership form for your country from the How to Join page of this website. Please mail the completed application form to the address shown on the form with a cheque/check for you first year's subscription. There is no joining fee.

Back

Q.

How much does it cost to join?

A.

The annual subsciption/dues and type of membership available varies from branch to branch. Details are given at the foot of the relevant membership application form. There is no joining fee.

At present the Society are not offering Life Memberships.

Back

What do I get for my annual subscription/dues?

A.

In return for their subscription/dues each member receives a copy of the Society's annual magazine "Clach A'Choilich" and periodic Society and Branch newsletters. The Society holds regular gatherings in the Clan's ancient lands in Glenshee to which all members are invited. Full details of these and other activities around the world can be found on this website. There is also a secure area of this website containing lots of additional information which can only be viewed by members.

There is a great opportunity of Members who want to do so to become actively involved in work for the Society or in investigation of their family history within the context of the clan, affording immense interest and satisfaction. However none of this is compulsory and many Members may wish to take a less active part, satisfied in the knowledges that their membership helps to make possible the broadening of awareness of the Clan and its history, and the presevation of its traditions.

Members can purchase Clan Merchandise from the Shop elsewhere on this website.

Back

Why can't I pay via PayPal?

A.

There are two reasons that we do not accept payments via PayPal for subscriptions/dues:

i) PayPal remits payment to the Society in the UK. However

subscriptions/dues , or part of them, are collected in the country

where the branch is based.

ii) The subscription/dues is fairly small and the commission taken by

PayPal would significantly reduce the amount received by the

Society.

In exceptional circumstances the Treasurer may be able to facilitate PayPal payments from those from overseas who pay their membership to the UK.

There is likely to be an extra charge for this service.

Back

Can I pay by Banker's Order or Direct Debit in future years?

A.

Members in the UK can pay by Banker's (Standing) Order. Indeed, the Society encourages this since it significantly reduces our administrative burden. If you would like to take advantage of this facility then please contact the Society Treasurerwho will be glad to send you the appropriate form.

Back