Welcome to Samvirk

Samvirk is a cooperative that co-ordinates the members’ interests at Brunstad. A co-operative is a type of economic association; that is, an organisation that promotes the private interests of its members, and which is owned and controlled by the members themselves. In Samvirk we see this as the optimal organisational structure to give our members security and the opportunity to participate. If you want to participate in the BCC Association’s conferences going forward, you will also need to become a member of Samvirk.

Like all cooperatives worldwide, Samvirk is established by and for its members. As a member of Samvirk, you work together with the other members on a common financial basis, to best manage Oslofjord’s capacity for accommodation during BCC’s conferences at Oslofjord.

Samvirk stands for unity and joint responsibility, and we who are members stand together both financially, and to ensure accommodation for all members at Oslofjord. Each generation plays its part, and this is a continuation of a long tradition of contributing to having a place where we can gather for conferences.

What does it cost to become a member?

A co-operative is owned by the members, and to become a member you enter into a membership agreement and pay a share deposit. This is how you also become a co-owner of Samvirk.

The share deposit amounts to NOK 1’500 per person, but is increased to a total of NOK 12’000 per person when you or your spouse start using a points agreement or user agreement. The deposit is paid in various ways. For some, it is deducted from advance rent that has already been paid.

Already have a hotel agreement

NOK 12’000 per person will be deducted from the advance rent you have already paid. Nothing is paid in cash.

For user agreements where only one spouse is a party, both spouses will be offered this solution.

Buying a hotel contract in 2023 or later

NOK 1’500 in share deposit is paid in cash upon enrolment, while the remaining amount of NOK 10’500 per person is deducted from the advance rent when you start using your hotel agreement

Under 26

NOK 1’500 share deposit to be paid in cash upon enrolment

NOK 10’500 will be deducted from the advance rent when you start using your hotel agreement

The agreement stipulates that the amount deducted from the advance rent shall be paid back two years before the expiry of the agreement. However, Samvirk plans to offer an alternative solution that does not require a cash payment, nearer the time.

Paid up share deposits form Samvirk’s equity, and are an important part of Samvirk’s financial security and ability to enter into long-term accommodation agreements with Oslofjord.