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Membership in the Detroit Model Railroad Club is open to
anyone interested in model railroading. No expreience is required. You can get all the experience you will need by helping to build and operate one of the largest model railroads in the country. If you have never worked on a model railroad, we can teach you everything you need to know about tracklaying, scenery, electrical work, building, rolling stock and train operations. If you have some experience in these areas, you may be able to show us a few things.
There are several categories of membership, depending on how involved you want to be. Each type of membership is described below
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Active members are the lifeblood of the Club. The "own" the Club and participate in the business decisions about the club. Active Members can hold office, serve on committes and vote at Club meetings. Active members also participate in the planning and construction of the model railroad. Prospective Active Members serve a six (6) month probationary period before approval by the membership. Our By-Laws allow a maximum of 50 Active Members. Due are $240.00 per year with a $50.00 initiation fee.
SENOIR ACTIVE MEMBERS
Senior Active Members are 65 years or older and have at least five (5) years of seniority as an Active Member. They have the same benefits of other Active Members but do not count towards the limit of 50 Active Members. Dues are $30.00 per year
ASSOCIATE MEMEBERS
Associate members can enjoy the benefits of membership without being involved in the details of operating the Club. Associate Members have free admission to all Open Houses and can participate in Club activites. Associate Members receive the Club's monthly newsletter, "The Puffer Chuffer". Associate Members can work on the railroad and operate trains under the supervision of an Active Member. Dues for Associate Members are $30.00 per year.
JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS
Junior Active members are sponsered by an Active or Associate Member and are under 18 years of age. Junior Active Member can work on the railroad and operate trains under the direct supervision of their sponsor, but can not hold club offices. Dues are $90.00 per year.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Junior Associate Members are also sponsored by an Active or Associate Members and are under 18 years of age. Junior Associate Members can attend Club functions under the direct supervision of their sponsor and receive the monthly newletter. Dues are $5.00 Per Year