Can't comment on the kid thing, but to become a member, not a problem at all of course. $20 is a family "pass". So both his daughter and himself would be registered. Larry's the guy for registration, but Simon can sign up online now and pay using PayPal if he wishes. Otherwise, he can go and download the form on the registration section of the website
http://cdb-ottawa.com , fill it up and bring it along with $20 at BeastFeast. Then make sure he gives it to Larry specifically.
Membership is over at the end of 2014, so new membership dues would be due officially January 1st, but the final deadline to pay your dues is around Newcomer's Day. If you haven't paid by then, you're cut off from the forum.
If Simon has any questions, tell him to PM me on Facebook (we're "friends").