The Sarasota Model Railroad Club
Membership
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Membership in the Sarasota Model Railroad Club is open
to anyone interested in the hobby of Model Railroading. Nothing is required from
our members except the desire to advance the hobby. Opportunities to run trains
are available to all members.
Membership
Membership offers the flexibility to
particpate at a level comfortable to you. Individual & Family
Memberships are available.
All new members enter the club as an Initiate member for their first three months. You will have ample opportunities to run trains, work on the
numerous club layouts and participate in all club activities. After your
first three months, you then become an Engineer member. You will receive a club pin and a key to the facility.
This membership also provides a Family Membership to allow other family member
to participate in our activities.
Benefits
Engineer Membership Privileges include:
- Operation of Trains on Layouts and Exhibits 24/7
- Shirt and Name Tag
- Ability to perform construction and modifications on exhibits and layouts
- Our Monthly Newsletter
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For distant members who wish to remain apprised of club activities, Passenger Membership is available. Passenger membership
includes the club newsletter and the ability to participate in some club activities.
Passenger Members may also be invited from time to
time to operate trains at Club Open Houses and Model Train Shows.
All members are encouraged to come on our meeting nights.
Dues
Dues vary by Membership Category. Members may
also pay dues on a month by month basis. Dues must be current to operate the
permanent layouts and to vote in all club elections, including the annual
election of the Board of Directors and the annual operating budget.
All memberships are for a one calendar year period.
For additional information, please
download our current Membership Application or please email our Membership Director for more information.
To view the membership application, it is readable with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Membership Categories and Dues for 2008
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Membership Category |
Monthly Dues |
Annual Dues |
Membership Fee |
| Engineer | $40.00 | $480.00 | $0.00 |
| Seasonal Engineer | $35.00 | $420.00 | $0.00 |
| Passenger | $0.00 | $65.00 | $0.00 |
| Initiate | $0.00 | $0.00 | $65.00 |
The Sarasota Model Railroad Club, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization. Donations to The Sarasota Model Railroad Club, Inc. are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.