Being a member has many benefits:

• Engaging in and being a supporter of our OCTDS 4th Saturday Contra Dance program. Attendance and participation at our OCTDS board meetings. 

• Opportunity to determine the future direction of OCTDS.. 

• Members are entitled to vote per established bylaws and policies at Annual Membership meetings. 

• A "nifty" membership badge and/or card. 

• Admission or other discounts at affiliated dance communities and dances you might attend.  Link access to the quarterly Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) News magazine Memberships at the Donor level and higher can be acknowledged on our OCTDS web page, if they so  desire 

• All Membership Fees and Donations to OCTDS are tax deductible. 

• Get a $ discount off dance admission by bringing snacks to share with the community.  

Memberships run on a calendar year basis and dues are prorated depending on when you join.  Family memberships are available at a reduced per person cost.  We offer a reduced rate for persons on a low income.  Since OCTDS is a 501c3 organization, your membership dues may be tax deductible.  

You can join at any of our dances.  Or you can join by sending in a form with payment either electronically or by U.S. mail. 

To join or renew electronically:

1. Click here to display and download the membership form.  Fill out the form and save it.   Email the filled-in form to membership@octds.org 

2. Make an electronic payment by selecting the type of membership under “Membership Dues” below and completing the steps.

To join or renew by the U.S. mail or in person at a dance, 

1. Click here to display and download a membership form

2. Fill out the form and mail it in with your check or bring it to a dance.  

For membership questions or issues, please email membership@octds.org