Change in new member fees starting Sept. 1, 2022

New Members

• Beginning September 1, 2022, new membership application fee shall be $40.00 per individual and $75.00 per couple.

• The application fee includes the cost of a permanent membership card(s).

• Membership cards do not expire, unless the individual(s) fail to renew their membership(s) as outlined in the 2023 Membership Information

Membership Renewal

• Reading Liederkranz annual membership dues remain $25.00 per member per year.

• Annual dues are to be paid by December 31 of each year.

  • Payment of annual dues for the upcoming year will be accepted starting September 1 of the current year.

  • Members whose dues are not paid by December 31 shall receive a notice (via email) from the Financial Secretary by January 15.

  • To remain active a member, annual dues must be paid before February 1.

  • Any member that chooses to renew between February 1 - March 31 will incur an additional $10.00 late renewal fee.

• All members not current with their dues will be dropped from the mailing lists (both paper and electronic) by March 31 and are required to reapply for membership, losing all accrued years.

• Members needing a new card, regardless if lost or damaged, will be assessed $15.00 per card to cover costs.

• Members in good standing, with at least eighteen (18) consecutive months of membership prior to the annual elections, are eligible to be nominated for an office.

• Members in good standing, with at least eighteen (18) consecutive months of membership prior to the annual elections, are eligible to vote in the election.

• Members of the Club that are in active service to any branch of the military may have their annual membership fee waived.

• Membership fees may be waived by the Trustees on an individual case basis.