The ATP has had to make quite radical changes to the process of membership applications and renewals. The old paper, postage and cheque system was just not working. We now have a Membership Committee, and the proposals for change are to bring the membership system into the C21st and make it much more streamlined so that the service for Members is much better.

Online application
All applications will occur online from now on. This means that the application will be instantaneous, and there can be no errors in completing the fields and typed entries will be legible. It also means that we can keep track of payment details and the time for renewals.

Membership numbers.
Members will now be issued with a membership number.

Payments
Payments can occur in three ways. The preferred method of payment is through PayPal, but we will also be giving members the opportunity to apply to pay by standing order and cheque on line. Current up-to-date standing orders are on-line. Please see the website for details.

Students
Student membership is now being charged at £10.00 for the year, and again application and payment will occur online.

Access to your details
Every Member will be able to access their own details and change them (with the exception
of payment and membership number details). You can do this by visiting the website www.theatp.org. Simply register on the website using ‘atpmember’ as the invitation code. You will be then sent a password, which you can then change into something more memorable. The current database protection policy continues.

Many hours of work have gone into the new system this summer. We hope the benefits will outweigh any problems which may occur in the change-over. Please be a little patient if things are not sorted immediately. But please do contact us if you have any concerns or difficulties. To contact a member of the membership committee please e-mail membership@theatp.org

Wendy Wood
(On behalf of the membership committee)
Helpline

The ATP runs a telephone and e-mail Helpline service for Members. Please contact Dorothy Coombs who will try to answer your query or refer you to someone who can.

Dorothy Coombs (EFPTA)
Prior Pursglove College, Church Walk,
Guisborough, Cleveland TS14 6BU
Wk: 01287 280800
Hm: 01287 636502
d.coombs@prior.pursglove.ac.uk

Emma Shakespeare
Emma_shakespeare@yahoo.com