Become a Member

The information on this page applies only to applicants for a new membership (that is, persons who have never held an ON/NO membership). Current members and former members whose membership has expired should see the Renew Your Membership page.

Notice

As we gradually emerge from the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, membership services such as issuing new memberships and renewing existing memberships are now available at swims. However, ON/NO is not yet holding in-person meetings.

Membership Fees

Annual:Individual  $30Couple  $40
Mid-year (on sale February 15 to March 31):Individual  $15Couple  $20

The membership year runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.

A couple is defined as two adults. A membership (individual or couple) includes dependent children under 18 years of age.

Application Process

ON/NO’s membership requirements are explained on the Membership in ON/NO page. The information below explains the membership application process which involves four steps:

  • application
  • interview
  • payment
  • approval

1. Application

You must apply for membership in ON/NO at an in-person event and may do so at any of the events listed below:

  • a swim. See the ON/NO Event Schedule for dates and times and contact membership@onno.ca to obtain the location of the swim you wish to attend.
  • once in-person meetings resume, a General Members Meeting (including the Annual General Meeting) [Note: in-person meetings have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic]
  • once in-person meetings resume, a public information session held prior to Board of Directors Meetings [Note: in-person meetings have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic].
  • the annual BBQ held in July at one of the local naturist parks (see the ON/NO Event Schedule for details). As an ON/NO member, your meal at the BBQ will be free.

In advance of your first event, we suggest you download a Membership Application Form (which is in fillable PDF format), fill the form electronically, and send it as an email attachment to membership@onno.ca. If you do not have the necessary PDF software, you can download the free Adobe Reader.

While we accept manually-filled or printed forms and even make blank forms available to be filled out at events, we do greatly appreciate when applicants fill the form electronically and submit it in advance via email as this both speeds up the application process at events and enhances the legibility of the information on the form.

Guidelines for completing the Membership Application Form

  • If applying as an Individual, fill in the Member 1 area; if applying as a Couple, fill in both the Member 1 and Member 2 areas.
  • M(an)/W(oman)/X(other): provide your gender self-identification
  • Legal ID Name (required): name exactly as shown on your government issued photo ID
  • Photo ID Type (required): enter only the type of ID; e.g., “driver’s licence (Quebec)” or “health card (Ontario)”, do not enter driver’s licence number or health card number
  • Alternate Name (optional): you may provide an alternate name (such as a nickname or preferred name) to be used on ON/NO membership cards and/or correspondence
  • Name to use on membership card; default is Legal Name
  • Name to use on correspondence: default is Legal Name
  • Address: your mailing address
  • Children under 18: required only if they will be attending events

Step 2: Interview

You will be asked a few questions to determine your level of knowledge and experience with respect to the practice of naturism and to gauge your suitability for membership in ON/NO. Also, at this time, your government-issued photo ID will be verified. ON/NO keeps a record only of the type of photo ID presented and the name shown on the photo ID.

Step 3: Payment

You may pay using cash, cheque, or debit (the latter option may not be available at all events).

Step 4: Approval

You will receive a provisional membership card. Once you have satisfied the requirements for full membership (see Membership in ON/NO), your provisional membership card will be replaced with a permanent membership card.