| Application
to Join & General Information
About the Magalies
Meander
Launched in 1998, with the primary
objective of attracting greater numbers of visitors
to the area from the main metropolitan areas of Gauteng,
not only has the number of visitors increased geometrically,
so too, has there been significant growth in the micro-economy.
Visitors enjoy the increasing variety of activities
and experiences offered by our Members and thereby
make a very substantial contribution to job-creation,
skills improvement and, most importantly, to the rise
in per-capita incomes of members of our communities.
It is conservatively estimated that
the launch and growth of the Magalies Meander has
resulted in the creation of 3000-plus new permanent
jobs, mainly for members of local communities. Capital
investment in Tourism and related ventures within
the Meander area now exceeds One billion Rand.. It
is a private-sector initiative, self-funded and still
has considerable growth potential.
At this stage, the main centre of the
Magalies Meander is the quaint, historical village
of Magaliesburg and most Members’ venues are
with 30 – 40 minutes driving- time of the village.
An important feature of the Magalies
Meander is that the area of activities covers 2 provinces
– Gauteng and North-West – on both the
north and south sides of the magnificent Magaliesberg
mountain range.
The major advantage for Visitors to
the Meander area is that is only a 40-50 minute drive
from all the main centres of Gauteng.
How we are structured
and operate
The Magalies Meander is a registered Section
21 Company ( Not-for-Gain), run by an Executive Committee
elected/ re-elected by the Membership at an Annual
General meeting, and operates within the rules, terms
and conditions of a formally drafted and agreed Constitution.
It is self-funded and revenue is mainly obtained from
Members’ advertising charges and Membership
fees.
In terms of the existing Constitution,
the Executive Committee may comprise up to 10 Members
– all of whom must be paid-up Members of the
Magalies Meander.
Membership is open to any person/s,
company/ies either already involved in or wishing
to become involved in Tourism or related business/es
within the general area covered by the Magalies Meander.
An important pre-requisite for membership
of the Magalies Meander by any prospective or existing
Member engaged in the business of providing Accommodation
is that they are graded by the South African Tourism
Grading Council. Should any such Member/ intending
Member wish to obtain a Quality Assurance rating,
they may be graded by the AA of South Africa.
At this stage, no other category of
Member/ prospective Member is required to be graded.
Benefits for our
Members
• Inclusion in the very popular, widely
distributed, Magalies Meander Visitors’ Guide.
(Annual
print-run 1200000 copies). Over 1.2 million copies
have been distributed over the past 10
years – mainly, within Gauteng and North-West
provinces.
• Inclusion on the very well-visited
Meander web-site.
• Television, Print and Radio coverage
by media representatives/ organizations who
periodically cover general or specific attractions
and events held within the Meander area.
• Regular up-dates via electronic Newsletter
of issues and matters relating to the Magalies
Meander or which may be of general interest to Members.
• Most if not the entire Meander area
has been designated a “ Tourism “ area
and as such
enjoys the protection of the relevant Authorities.
• Representation at various fora and
meetings with Tourism officials and private- sector
Tourism organizations.
• Regular interaction with other Members
of the Magalies Meander for their mutual benefit.
Members recommend and promote fellow Members first,
non-Members second.
• Preferential advertising rates –
where possible - for Members’ advertising in
such media
as Getaway magazine.
• Promotion and publicity of the Magalies
Meander at major shows and events e.g. Outdoor
Show, Indaba etc.
The Future of the
Magalies Meander
The Magalies Meander will continue to provide a variety
of attractions and activities to meet the needs of
visitors to the area. It plans to widen the Membership
base and thereby increase the capacity for growth
and sustainability. By pursuing this strategy it will
create more opportunities for job-creation and micro-economic
development for the benefit of local communities.
In addition, particular attention will
be given by the Executive Committee to raising the
profile of the Magalies Meander in order to attract
more visitors to the area and Members’ venues.
Strict principles of good corporate
governance will be adhered to within the parameters
of the Constitution.
Membership Cost
Structure:
The under-mentioned Fee-structure has been approved
by the Executive Committee for fiscal 2008-09:
| Hospitality &
accommodation |
Enrollment fee
(once-off) |
Annual subscription |
| 1 to 5 units |
R 1 700 |
R 1 300 |
| 6 to 10 units |
R 2 390 |
R 1 300 |
| 11+ units |
R 2 910 |
R 1 300 |
| All other businesses |
R 1 200 |
R 1 300 |
Note:
The enrolment is a once-off fee to be paid by new
members and past members who have broken their membership
and wish to re-join.
To find out more about the Magalies
Meander and how we can assist you, please do not hesitate
to contact the Chairperson or any Executive Committee
member. We have included an Application form below,
which must be completed in full and submitted for
consideration by the Executive Committee.
Thank you for your time and we look
forward to being of service.
Click below
for the application form which will need to be completed
in full and submitted:
Magalies
Meander Membership Application Form
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