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

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Members that can show twenty-five (25) and fifty (50) years of continuous membership shall receive a certificate of appreciation presented at the annual Club anniversary.

The Financial Secretary shall present a complete annual report detailing the previous year at the January General Membership meeting.

As a member, it is your responsibility to validate your membership upon entrance to the Club to the Bartender(s) on duty – even if you may be a long time member.  This practice, along with the signing-in of nonmembers, is not to be an annoyance to you but is a requirement of the PA Liquor Control Board who govern our private club status. Please be prepared to offer your membership card EACH TIME you enter the Club, whether or not you feel the bartender should know you.  Our growing membership makes this practice even more important.  Guests should show a valid driver’s license or state id when signing in. 

Membership cards are not transferable.

Members are required to show, or use, their card at the door to gain admittance to the club.

Membership cards must be shown at the request of any officer.

Members MUST insure that their guests are signed in, wearing a “GUEST” badge, and told, by the member, they are not permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Guests MUST leave the premises with the sponsoring member.

Positively no minors are allowed in the clubhouse unless accompanied by a parent or proper guardian.

NO alcoholic beverages are to be dispensed to MINORS by anyone.

Creating a disturbance in, or near, the Club imposes immediate suspension of the club privileges and/or membership.

Annual dues MUST be paid on or before DECEMBER 31st of each year in order to maintain membership in good standing and use of the membership card.

Membership cards do not expire as long as membership is maintained in good standing.

Members are required to notify the Club immediately if their card is lost or stolen.

REPLACEMENT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Please see the Financial Secretary with questions about your Membership Card.  Members should always be prepared to present their card upon entrance to the club.  Membership Cards are PERMANENT.  There is a $15.00 replacement fee for lost/stolen cards.

For membership information please contact our Financial Secretary at:

Mr. Mike Miller
Financial Secretary
Membership@ReadingLiederkranz.com

Reading Liederkranz
Post Office Box 4338
Reading, Pennsylvania  19606-4338