Membership

Are you interested in becoming a member? Visitors interested in joining are welcome from 7:30PM to 10:00PM any Tuesday evening (except the first Tuesday of the month). The N scale group also meets every Thursday evening (same times), and sometimes Sunday mornings, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

What does it mean to be a member? We have a number of different types of members. What follows is an abridged version of the relevant sections in our Club bylaws.

Probationary Member

A probationary member is actually a temporary type of member; members are in fact on probation before becoming a Regular Member, or an Associate Member. Probationary Members:

shall be 18 years of age or older.
shall be allowed a four visit “get acquainted” period before submitting an application.
shall submit an application. This commences a 6 month probation period. During this period, the Probationary Member pays regular monthly dues and should be involved with all discussions and activities in the Club. If on probation for a Regular Membership, then Regular Membership dues are to be paid; if on probation for an Associate Membership, then Associate Membership dues are to be paid.
does not have a vote in Club business
does not have a key
should be accompanied by a Regular Member.

After the probationary period, the Club members vote to determine if the Probationary Member should be accepted as a Regular or Associate Member (as appropriate).

Regular Member
A Regular Member has passed his probationary period, and has been accepted by a vote of the Club members. A Regular Member:

shall be 18 years of age or older.
has one vote on any item of business.
is reasonably expected to take part in all discussions, activities and responsibilities of the Club.
is entitled to a key of the Club, and may partake of the Club at any time.
pays monthly dues of $70 (as of Jan 2022).

Associate Member
An Associate Member has passed his probationary period, and has been accepted by a vote of the Club members. An Associate Member

shall be 18 years of age or older.
does not have a vote on Club business.
is not obligated to take part in any Club discussions or activities.
does not have a key to the Club.
is entitled to attend only one Tuesday night meeting per month.
is entitled to attend any Club Train Show without fee, and may be requested to assist at said Train Show.
pays annual dues of $210 (as of Jan 2022).