Become a Member

Membership Application Form (Adobe PDF file)

Membership of SAL is now a subscription base and of two types: those that pay the industry levy, that is commercial growers (described as “A Members”) and those individuals and entities that don’t pay the levy but are accepted by the Board as having a significant connection with, and sufficient interest in, the affairs of the company to warrant membership (described as “B members”)
Summerfruit Australia Limited welcomes new members, whether they are growers, packhouses, wholesalers, retailers, farm input suppliers or other product and service providers.

We believe for the industry to be successful it must be a strong national community that unites to achieve common goals and ensures the collective and individual success of businesses involved in the industry. We also believe that all members should have a direct say about the future of the industry and direct access to our organisation.

What Membership means:
• You have direct access.
• You have an equal say.
• You have greater input.
• Your commitment to the industry will be returned to you as greater opportunity for success in your business.

Here’s a brief list of the benefits our organisation brings:
• Opportunity to raise funds to support activities outside current levy arrangements, including lobbying activities, such as challenging import applications, government imposts and market manipulation.
• Grower members have the opportunity to vote directly for a Director and at general meetings.
• Members can influence and control the direction of their industry.
• The arrangement optimizes the leadership and representation selection process while ensuring regional factors are not overlooked.
• The company will be able to improve communication with and services to our members.

Membership of SAL is now a subscription of $100.00 for both A & B class .

The Constitution provided for a membership fee to be determined by the Board of Directors. At the SAL AGM ,13th October 2008,members voted for a $100.00 fee for membership and this was enacted by Directors at the 25th May,2009 Board Meeting.