Why become a member?
Membership in the By-Town Heritage Club has its rewards. Many people enjoy club activities without becoming a member. And while we are always happy to include non-members in activities, membership provides several key benefits:
- Most of our events sell out fast. Chapter events are offered to members first and at a reduced price. Only if an event doesn’t sell out do we then open up registration to non-members. Non-members pay a higher registration fee.
- Your dues help the chapter to sponsor parts of most activities, keeping costs lower. For instance, fees to charter buses for activities are often paid for by the club and membership fees pay for door prizes and special treats at many events. This is why we offer spots to paid members first.
- Members have access to exclusive offers for savings on home, auto and travel insurance from Johnson Insurance. We know our members enjoy a great deal of travel, and the discount on travel insurance offered by Johnson is significant. Plus, they provide sponsorship funds to the club that also help to finance our events. You must have your Heritage Club membership number to qualify for the Johnson discount. If you are using a membership number to obtain your insurance from Johnson but have not paid your dues, your claim could be rejected from Johnson. This discount is only available to CURRENTLY PAID MEMBERS.
- Members enjoy a great saving on GoodLife Fitness Clubs Being physically fit tops many of our member’s activity lists, and certainly helps ensure we collect as many pension cheques as possible! A discount gym membership can certainly help with your fitness goals. Only paid members qualify for the GoodLife discount.
- Travel discount with Collette Travel. Available only to paid members.
- The chapter supports two charities annually (along with the Canada Post Community Foundation) based on member input. Only paid members can nominate a charity to receive support ($500) from the By-Town Heritage Club.
- Your national Heritage Club awards three (3) scholarships, valued at $1000 each, every year. The scholarships are awarded to students starting their first year of full-time studies at university or college. Only children or grandchildren of members qualify for this financial opportunity.
- Your paid membership counts toward the funds we receive from Canada Post (through the national Heritage Club) to continue the club’s work. It also sends a strong message to Canada Post that retirees value the Heritage Club and want to see it continue. Membership provides a united voice, especially when combined with members across the country, when discussions regarding post-retirement benefits and pensions are being held at Canada Post.
The membership fee for 2023 is $20 per member (no charge for their spouse).
Who can join?
Employees with 25 years of service or more and retirees with 10 years of service or more are entitled to join the Heritage Club. If you’re close to either of these milestones, send a note to president@bytownchapter.com to discuss.
How do I join?
To join, complete the application here.
If you are looking to transfer your membership from another chapter to By-Town Chapter, please send an email to the National Membership Office at heritageclubmembership@gmail.com.