Membership
Application and New Member Fees:
The KKSA does not charge application fees of prospective applicants.
If approved for membership, a new applicant (first-time club member) will have 30 days to pay a $15 USD fee in lieu of first year dues to the KKSA. Once payment is received, the new member will be considered in “good standing.”
A previous club member who previously resigned their membership or whose membership lapsed due to failure to complete member renewal paperwork and/or pay dues, and is now reapplying for membership will have 30 days to pay a $25 USD fee in lieu of first year dues to the KKSA. Once payment is received, the new member will be considered in “good standing.”
New members, regardless of what time of year they join the KKSA, will be responsible for paying dues and completing the annual renewal paperwork each September/October.
Membership Types and Annual Fees/Dues:
Individual Membership ($25 USD): For all persons 18 years of age or older and living in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, or in active U.S. military service abroad (including adult family members of those in active U.S. military service abroad). Individual Members enjoy all club privileges, including but not limited to attend all general meetings, receiving our quarterly newsletter, and the right to vote and hold office.
Foreign Membership ($25 USD): For those individuals 18 years of age or older who are not residents of the United States (or its Territories and Possessions). Foreign members may not vote on club business or hold office, but they may participate in all general meetings and receive our newsletter.
Junior Membership (Free): Open to children under the age of 18. Junior members may not vote or hold office, and must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian before joining the KKSA. Junior members may apply for individual membership at age 18. A parent or guardian must submit a membership application for a prospective junior member. Junior members may not hold office or vote.
The application process:
The application process may take four (4) months or more, from the time the application is received until the applicant is notified of the disposition of their application for membership. The process is as follows:
The Secretary receives the application, determines if the applications is complete and in order. If applications are in order, the Secretary shall provide the editor of The Tora (our club e-newsletter) with the names and city/state of each applicant for publication in the next edition of the e-newsletter.
The names and cities/states of pending applicants are published in The Tora (the KKSA’s quarterly e-Newsletter). KKSA’s members shall have 30 calendar days from the date of publication/distribution of The Tora to send any feedback about an applicant to the Secretary before the KKSA Board shall take action on a pending application. The KKSA Board shall consider any information submitted to the Secretary and may vote upon the application to membership at its next meeting or the Board may decide to postpone the vote on any application pending further investigation. A majority of the members present at a meeting are required to elect an applicant to membership.
If the Board or general membership of the club approve an applicant for membership in the club, the applicant shall pay $15 (new, first time members only) to finalize their membership in the club. New members will be responsible for completing annual renewal paperwork and paying dues in September regardless of what time of year they join the KKSA. A lapsed or former member of the club will be expected to pay the full $25 dues to return to good standing status.
An application which has received a negative vote of the board may be presented by the sponsor of the applicant at a general meeting of the KKSA membership for consideration by the members. The sponsor of the applicant must notify the KKSA Secretary in writing (or email) at least 7 days prior the general meeting at which the sponsor would like the membership to consider the application. 2/3 of members present must vote in the affirmative to elect an applicant to membership at a general meeting of the KKSA.
Applicants for membership who have been rejected for membership by the club may not reapply within 12 months after such rejection. In the event an applicant has been rejected, any fees paid at the time of application shall be returned to the applicant.
Incomplete or partial applications will result in delayed consideration of the application.
New Members may complete an application using this link: NEW MEMBER APPLICATION COMING SOON!
Looking for Membership Renewals? Annual membership renewals are completed each September. The club Secretary and/or Treasurer will send you an email with instructions on how to renew your membership. Please do not use these applications for renewals, as doing so may result in a gap in your membership status. Members who fail to complete the renewal process before the deadline stated in the Secretary’s email will be required to reapply as a new member and are subject to new applicant procedures and processes. Lapsed members will be expected to pay $25 dues to return to good standing, unless the lapsed member is a junior.