Membership - YOU are
Invited to Join the NRHS!
We invite
you to join the NRHS or give the gift or NRHS Membership; The
NRHS, an international organization, is the largest rail enthusiast
organization in the United States. Membership
is available regardless of race, religion, gender or national
origin.
Contents
of this Section
General
Membership Information
There are five categories (clases or types) of membership:
- Chapter
Members - Chapter members of the NRHS belong
to the National Society and have a local Chapter membership
(often referred to as your "Home Chapter") for
just $33.00 per year (plus Chapter fees). Chapter members
pay National dues and in most cases dues to the local Chapter
(local Chapter dues vary by Chapter). A Chapter membership
used to be referred to as "Regular" membership.
Additional members of your family (individuals living in the
same houshold) may also become members for just $5.00 per
year. This category of membership has full voting rights in
the National society, including voting rights for each family
member. Voting priviledges in your Chapter may vary.
- At-Large
Members - At-Large members belong only to the
National Society for
just $34.00 per year and do not have a local Chapter
affiliation. At-Large members pay only National Society dues.
At-Large membership used to be referred to as Associate Membership.
Additional
members of your family (individuals living in the same houshold)
may also become members for just $5.00 per year. This category
of membership has full voting rights in the National society,
including voting rights for each family member.
- Additional
Chapter Members - In addition to your primary
Chapter membership, you may become a member in one or more
additional Chapters. Many members of the NRHS are active in
more than one Chapter. After you obtain your Chapter membership,
you may join as an Additional Chapter Member by applying to
a local Chapter and paying local Chapter dues only.
- Student
Members -
A student
membership is a discounted annual membership offered to individuals
who are under 18 years of age (on January 1). The purpose
of the student category is to introduce the NRHS to the many
young people who have an interest in one or more aspects of
railroading. As a student member, you will receive Volumes
I - V of the NRHS Bulletin, the NRHS News, and credit for
your membership towards the Membership Awards program. This
membership functions just like an At-Large membership, unless
the individual chooses to join a local Chapter in which case
additional Chapter membership fees may be applicable
(local Chapter dues vary by Chapter). Additional
members of your family (individuals living in the same houshold)
may also become members for just $4.00 per year. This category
of membership has voting rights in the National society..
- Organizational Membership - Corporations,
libraries, organizations, and other business entities who
wish to support the programs of the society and receive its
publications. This class of membership functions the same
as At-Large Membership, but has no voting rights.
At-Large memberships
may be converted to Chapter Memberships, and vice-versa.
Benefits
of Membership in the NRHS
Benefits of NRHS
Membership include:
- Subscription to
National Railway Bulletin
(published six times a year)
- NRHS
News (News companion to the National Railway Bulletin)
- Membership Card
- A wide variety
of discounts, including savings at a wide variety of rail
attractions
- The right to attend
the National Convention
- An, organized,
safe, international network of railroading; an excellent opportunity
to meet and socialize with other people who have similar interests
in railroads, rail preservation, photography, writing, operations,
restoration, and/or history.
- Recognition for
continuous membership in our Membership
Awards Program.
- Opportunities
to contribute time and energy to local projects or national
efforts that protect, educate, preserve, and promote the past,
and present, and future of railroading.
Further,
members of local Chapters may participate in local chapter events
and projects; most local Chapters have their own monthly publication
as well.
Membership
Requirements: Membership is easy. All members of the
National Railway Historical Society are required to maintain
their membership in good standing by paying their annual dues
and to abide by the Bylaws of the organization. If you would
like a copy of the Constitution and By- Laws, please contact
the National Office or see our bylaws
page. Local Chapters may have additional individual requirements
for membership.
Annual
Membership Dues/Fees
National Society
dues are $34.00 per year for At-Large Membership ($33.00 per
year if you have a Chapter Membership). A member of your family
may also join for an additional $5.00 per year. Student Memberships
are just $16.00 per year. Local chapters may also have additional
dues sufficient to support their activities.
Memberships run from
January 1 - December 31st. New members joining after September
1 get membership for the current year plus all the next following
year at the regular price. Memberships not renewed by March
31 are cancelled.
Additional Chapter
Members only have to pay National Society dues once, through
their Home Chapter.
NOTE: Annual
membership dues are non-refundable.
NOTE: A
family member is defined simply as an individual living in the
same household.
Family
Friendly Membership
Don't go it alone,
make NRHS Membership a family affair! For a nominal additional
fee ($5.00 per person), the other members of your family can
become NRHS Members too. Family members receive full rights
and priviledges of NRHS Membership participation, such as discounts,
convention participation, a membership card, membership recognition
awards, and the chance to belonging to and socialize with a
really fun group of people. For Chapter Memberships, your Chapter
may also have a separate nominal fee for "Family"
members.
A family
member is defined simply as an individual living in the same
household.
NOTE: With
Family Memberships, we will only mail one-copy of each issue
of the National Railway Bulletin, the NRHS News Extra,
or other mailings.
Student
Membership
So, you're under
18 and want to join the NRHS (or want to give a membership to
someone who is), but no-one else in the household is interested?
Now you can become a Student member of the NRHS for just $16.00
per year. A
student membership is a discounted annual membership offered
to individuals who are under 18 years of age (on January 1).
The purpose of the student category is to introduce the NRHS
to the many young people who have an interest in one or more
aspects of railroading. As a student member, you will receive
Volumes I - V of the NRHS Bulletin, the NRHS News, and credit
for your membership towards the Membership Awards program. Best
of all, you'll be plugged into the organized, world of railroading
where you can start building your own network of friends. Your
membership functions just like an At-Large membership, unless
you choose to join a local Chapter.
NOTE: Because
of legal requirements, Student Members may be restricted from
holding elected offices in accordance with applicable by-laws.
Chapter may have specific additional requirements for membership.
A family
member is defined simply as an individual living in the same
household.
NOTE: With
Family Memberships, we will only mail one-copy of each issue
of the National Railway Bulletin, the NRHS News Extra,
or other mailings.
Request
Additional Membership Information
Use one of the following
methods to get additional information about NRHS Membership.
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Print out the membership
information request form and fax or mail it to us. You may
use this form to get information about Chapters in your
area. |
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send us e-mail. Please
include your name, complete mailing address, and phone number.
You also may use e-mail to get informaton about Chapters
in your area. We'll mail you an application. |
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Use our on-line membership
information request form. You may use this form to get information
about Chapters in your area. |
Join
the NRHS
If you don't know
of a local Chapter in your area, join as an At-Large now and
we'll help you find a local Chapter at a later time.
AT-LARGE MEMBERSHIP
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Join on-line right now! |
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Join via fax or mail by using the At-Large
membership fax/mail-in form (compact file size) |
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Open,
then print, complete, and mail the application in the NRHS
Official At-Large Membership Brochure (large file).. |
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
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Each Chapter has
individual membership qualifications. Please look up the Chapter,
by name or location, that you are interested in joining and
contact them directly.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
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A student membership
is a discounted annual membership offered to individuals who
are under 18 years of age (on January 1). The purpose of the
student category is to introduce the NRHS to the many young
people who have an interest in one or more aspects of railroading.
The membership functions the same as an At-Large membership,
unless the individual chooses to join a Chapter in which case
he/she would be required to follow that Chapter's individual
membership and participation qualifications. Student membership
does counts toward an individuals' continuous membership awards.
NOTE: Because
of legal requirements, Student Members may be restricted from
holding elected offices in accordance with applicable by-laws.
ADDITIONAL CHAPTER
MEMBERSHIP -
Each Chapter has
individual membership qualifications. Please look up the Chapter,
by name or location, that you are interested in joining and
contact them directly. You must already have a Chapter Membership
or convert your At-Large Membership to a Regular Membership
before you can join additional NRHS Chapters.
Give
a Gift Membership
You can the gift
of At-Large NRHS Membership by using one of the two methods
below:
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At-Large/Student
NRHS Gift Membership Form (FAX/Mail-in) |
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On-line
At-Large NRHS Membership Form (includes gift option) |
We cannot offer gift
Chapter Memberships on this site. If you are interested in giving
a Chapter Membership as a gift, please contact the appropriate
Chapter directly.
Answers
to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NRHS Membership
Q:
How much does it cost to be a member?
A: See our Dues section.
Q:
What are the membership requirements?
A: See our Membership Requirements section.
Q:
What are the differences between the membership classes?
A: See our Membership Classes section.
Q:
What type of membership should I apply for, At-Large or Regular?
A: The decision is totally up to you and dependent upon your
needs. Regular membership is the cornerstone of the Society.
Belonging to a local Chapter gives you access to a local network
of folks with similar interests and activities in your area.
At-Large Membership is ideal for those who move around frequently.
Q:
Can I just pay "Chapter Only" dues?
A: No. To be a member of the Society, you must be either a Chapter
or an At-Large Member. Chapter Only membership category was
created so that Chapter members could belong to more than one
Chapter without having to pay duplicate National Society dues.
Q:
Can I belong to more than one NRHS Chapter?
A: Yes, if you are a Chapter Member of one Chapter, to join
an additional Chapter you are required only to follow the Chapter's
membership guidelines/requirements and pay local Chapter dues.
Membership
Brochure & Application
Our complete membership
brochure for At-Large Membership is available in PDF format. You
need only to print and send in the second page. Just open, then
print, complete, and mail it to the addrees provided on the form
along with payment.
For information on viewing PDF or pdf
files (files in Acrobat Reader), see our PDF
information page.
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