Changes to Membership

Resignations and Cancellations

When the Member renews, he/she remains in the same Health Club organization, and all that is required is the renewal fee on or before the Membership anniversary date as follows: -
Personal Membership - $10.00 + GST (if applicable)
Corporate Membership - $25.00 + GST (if applicable)
Professional Membership - $70.00 + GST (if applicable)
Any time before a Member's year of Membership concludes, he/she may renew Membership by phone using a credit card or submitting the annual fee to:
Avena Originals at #20, 6200 – 67A Street,
Red Deer , AB T4P 3E8

Avena Originals is NOT responsible for advising any of its Members of the expiration date of any Health Club Membership. Sole responsibility for renewal lies with the Owner of each and every Health Club Member. Until November 1, 2005, as a courtesy, Avena Originals will mail one membership renewal notice approximately 30 Days before the Member's expiration date. Any Membership purchased after November 1, 2005 – Avena will Automatically renew Membership without notice unless Member has indicated in writing their desire NOT to have this program initiated.

You may resign your Avena Originals Membership at any time, with 30 days prior written notice.  100% refund if resignation or cancellation is received within 30 Days of Application.  When an Avena Health Club Member resigns, or Membership expires past 30 days, that membership becomes Inactive, however his/her Membership name remains in the same position and as the same member number in the Computer system.  If this Membership is not renewed within 90 days, Members holding positions beneath this expired membership advance up to the closest currently active Member.  This re-organization of each Member’s business will take place on the last day of each month, before Platinum Health Club Qualification status is determined for the following month.

This Inactive Membership will show on file as a non-member. Members who wish to renew their original Membership after the 90-day grace period but before the six (6) month period, may do so by paying the Renewal fee of $10.00 plus GST. However, this Member is required to renew under the same original sponsor, but has acknowledged the loss of any of their previously referred Members to their Members above them.

If resignation occurs during the first 30 days of the Membership, Avena Originals will have the option of removing this Member completely from the system to prevent Members from manipulating the Avena program.

Family Memberships

When a couple sharing an Avena Originals Membership divorces or separates, Avena Originals will continue to pay Group Volume Rebates as before the divorce or separation until it receives written notice, executed by both parties, and notarized, or receives certified copy of a court order specifying how future checks should be paid.

Business Transfers

The Membership granted hereunder is transferable under the following conditions:

1. Upon death, the owner of the Membership may legally will to any other individual who is not presently a Member of the Avena Originals Referral Program.
2. Owner of membership may sell his/her membership to any other individual who is not presently a Member of the Avena Originals Referral Program.

Upon the death of the owner of the Membership (the Deceased Member), the Deceased member’s distributor rights shall automatically pass to his or her spouse.  Provided that in the event the spouse is deceased or deceases within 30 days, the membership may then pass to the estate of the deceased member, subject to prior written consent of Avena Originals

Changing Referrers

Members are not given the opportunity of changing their Originals Referrer at any time during their membership with Avena Originals unless written consent from the requesting Member, the new Referral and  the Original referring Member.  Otherwise, application may be made for acceptance of a new membership with a “New” application, after the current membership has expired for a period of six (6) months, as set out in the Policies and procedures under Membership Expiration. 

Sale of a Health Club

The sale of a Health Club is not a recommended procedure; however, such a transaction may be made under the following conditions:

1.  Avena Originals must be informed of your intentions to sell your Health Club Membership.  Avena Originals requires proof of sale along with notification in writing.

2.  Once a legitimate purchaser has been identified with Avena Originals confirming that the buyer does not currently hold an Avena membership, approval will be considered.  If all the Rules for the sale have been met, and the sale transaction also meets with Avena’s Company ethics, acceptance will be given in writing by Avena Originals.  Once approval has been given, the name changes in the Computer system will be made accordingly.

*Note:  – The Selling Member will not be granted another membership with Avena Originals for a Minimum period of ninety (90) days from the sale of the current membership.