Membership in the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club is open to anyone with an interest in ham radio. The OARC has three categories of membership: active, associate, and honorary.
Active membership requirements are an amateur radio license in good standing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and payment of dues for the current year. Active members may vote on all club related business and activities and may hold office within the club.
Associate membership in the OARC is open to unlicensed individuals who have an interest in amateur radio and wishes to support the goals and activities of the club. Associate members are encouraged to attend general membership meetings and participate in club projects and events, but they do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to hold office or other leadership positions within the club.
Honorary membership in the OARC is bestowed upon individuals who have rendered special service to the OARC. An honorary member shall not vote, hold office or be expected to pay dues.
Dues are for a calendar year from January 1 to December 31 each year; however, a new member (not having been a member of the OARC during the past twelve months) joining in the fourth quarter of the year will be given credit for the forthcoming year.
Individual membership can be either for an active (licensed) or associate (unlicensed) member for an annual dues payment of $15.00. A student under 18 joining as an individual (licensed or unlicensed) is $5.00 annually until they become 18. A family membership is for two or more members residing in the same household/same address and may include licensed and unlicensed members for an annual dues payment of $20.00. Only licensed members may hold office in the club and vote on club business.
To become a member of the OARC, attend a club meeting or download and mail the form below with membership dues as specified. We look forward to meeting you soon!