Rules of the Club 2025

1.      That the CLUB be known as the ORAL SURGERY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN.

2.      That the objects of the CLUB be to advance the Science and Art of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

3.      That membership be of two kinds, Active and Honorary.

4.      a) That Active Membership be open to those appointed to an NHS consultant post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of at least 6 sessions/programmed activities (or equivalent in the University or Armed Services.) There are up to 55 active members.

b) Honorary Membership is offered either on reaching the age of 65 or on retiring fully from all professional practice, whichever is the sooner.

5.      That all persons desiring to become Active Members be required to satisfy the Committee that they are eligible under Rule 4. Candidates for membership must be sponsored by a member and supported by at least two other members.  If accepted, their election will be carried out at a meeting of the CLUB on report by the Committee.

6.      That Membership of any Active member who fails to attend at least one Meeting during a period of two years shall lapse, unless the explanation given by such Member for non-attendance is considered satisfactory by the Committee.

7.      That the CLUB be administered by a Committee consisting of the President, Past President, the Secretary, the Treasurer and four other members.

8.      That the subscription for Active Members be £50.00 per annum, or such sum as may be decided from time to time by a General Meeting of the CLUB. The financial year of the CLUB shall commence on October 1st of each year.

9.      The accounting year for the club is October 1st each year.