Baltimore Society of Model Engineers
BSME Membership
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Membership is always open to anyone interested in the hobby. We have five different classes of membership, depending on your involvement and age. If you are interested in membership, either contact us via email at: bsme1932@yahoo.com, phone the club at (410)-837-2763, or stop by. When we are not holding our open house shows we are open Friday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The first Friday of each month we hold our club business meeting, so you might want to avoid that day.
Supporting membership was designed for supportive members of the public. Dues are $30/year. Supporting members have limited rights, but are welcome to visit the club without further donation, join in social club activities and to operate trains under supervision of a regular member.
Regular membership is open to all adults 18 to 64 years inclusive, who wish to participate in all club activities, dues are currently $120/year, $10/month. As a regular member you get full trackage rights and voting privileges.
Associate membership was designed for members of other clubs and out of state hobbyists who wish to obtain trackage rights. Dues are $30/year. Associate members do not have voting rights, but are welcome to participate in other club activities. Maryland residents may apply to the board of directors for associate membership.
Senior membership is open to all adults 65 years and older who wish to participate in all club activities, dues are currently $84/year. As a senior member you get full trackage rights and voting privileges.
Junior membership is available for children, whose parent or guardian is a senior member in good standing. Junior members must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times in our club.
Life membership is available for those members who have been long time members and find they no longer can afford senior membership, the dues are $15 per year to cover Switcher mailing costs.
Regular, senior and associate members after applying for membership, have a three-month probationary period. This three-month period is used to determine the applicant's interest in the club and allow him/her to become familiar with the BSME.