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Print a copy of the
membership form
Read the Twin Cities
Branch bylaws
- Affiliation with an international organization with branches almost every continent
- Free classes (non-members pay $3 per class) and other events including most social dances
- A subscription to the branch newsletter, The Blue Ribbon, published approximately 6 times per year.
- Members may also join our rscds-twincities Yahoo! group to receive e-mail announcements, view archived messages, check the group calendar, or download files like the membership roster, the Blue Ribbon newsletter, dance instructions, and more.
- Publications from the RSCDS headquarters in Edinburgh Scotland, including newsletters, bulletins, and dance books
- The knowledge that you are supporting the only organization in the world with a mission to preserve and promote the art of Scottish country dancing
| Annual Membership Fees as of June 2007: | |
| Individual | $35.00 |
| Household | $60.00 for the first 2 members $20 for each additional member |
| Student/Low-Income* | $25.00 |
| Blue Ribbon Subscription Only | $15.00 |
| The membership year goes from July through June. New members joining the branch after January 1st are offered a pro-rated membership rate. Contact the treasurer for details. | |
| *While we feel that membership in the RSCDS Twin Cities Branch is an outstanding value, we don't want membership dues to be a barrier to anyone interested in learning and participating in Scottish country dance. "Low-income" is a self-identified category. Applicants are not required to supply any information on their income. Installment plans are also available if paying dues in a lump sum is a hardship. | |
Sponsor A Member
If you are in a position to help someone else who may be financially challenged to become a member of the branch, contact the branch chair. A donation of as little as $5 can make a difference. You may sponsor a specific person or simply make a general donation for the purpose of subsidizing membership dues.
Need A Sponsor?
We don't want to turn enthusiastic dancers away. If you find yourself in need of assistance with paying membership dues, please contact the branch chair.
The RSCDS Twin Cities Branch operates in compliance with section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code for non-profit organizations. See also the branch Bylaws for additional information on the structure and policies of the organization.
How Are Membership Dollars Spent?
Here are some of the major ways we spend annual dues to provide benefits to members:
- As of 2004-2005, approximately $18 (depending on exchange rates) of every membership goes to RSCDS Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland to pay for the work of the organization.
- Rental of space for classes and social dances
- Music: Hiring musicians and/or purchasing recorded music and related equipment
- Teaching: Teachers are volunteers but are reimbursed for some expenses for training, books, and other supplies.
- Publication and mailing of the Blue Ribbon newsletter
- Administration: Copying, postage, insurance, supplies, web site hosting, and other miscellaneous expenses
Does the Organization Have Other Sources of Income?
- Income from performances supplements annual dues significantly.
- Some events, such as our grand ball and fàilte ball, are paid for by sale of tickets or admission fees. These events usually break even or are subsidized slightly by general branch funds.
- Occasionally we have fundraisers such as jumble sales.
Contact the branch treasurer, John Shackleton, e-mail: jshackleton [at] comcast.net