MEMBERSHIP
FAR WEST MEMBERSHIP: 2009-2010 SEASON
| Membership Rates |
| Membership Level |
Individual | Family |
| Supporting | $100 | $150 |
| Racing | $55 | $85 |
| Basic | $30 | $45 |
| Junior | $10 | -- |
- SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIPS are offered as a structured way for individuals and families to donate a major level of financial support to Far West Nordic. As a nonprofit, we are completely dependent on the generous contributions of our members and the community that we serve. If you highly value what Far West Nordic does, please consider signing up for a Supporting Membership. Supporting members receive all the benefits of Basic and Racing Membership, a special Far West membership card, and the sincere appreciation of the entire Far West community.
Supporting Memberships are $100 for adults age 20 and over, and $150 for families. - RACING MEMBERSHIPS offer all the benefits of Basic Membership, PLUS eligibility to compete and be scored in any Far West Race series, specifically: the Sierra Ski Chase competition, the Fischer Cup, and the new Masters Challenge competition.
Racing Memberships are $45 for adults age 20 and over, $75 for families (rates increase by $10 after December 31). - BASIC MEMBERSHIP benefits include ski area discounts, eligibility to enroll in Far West programs and clinics, and eligibility to participate in the Sierra Ski Chase. Basic members also receive our periodic e-mails with important news and updates throughout the year. Basic members who complete the minimum number of qualifying races for the Sierra Ski Chase will earn a participation prize and are eligible for Ski Chase raffle prizes. Basic members will however not be scored in the Sierra Ski Chase competition -- members who wish to be scored in the Sierra Ski Chase competition must sign up for Racing Membership.
Basic Memberships are $20 for adults age 20 and over, $35 for families (rates increase by $10 after December 31).
- JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP benefits include eligibility for Far West’s highly acclaimed junior programs, Far West scholarships, access to Far West training logs, and new for 2009-2010 eligibility to participate in the Sierra Ski Chase (eligible for participation prize, but not scoring or raffle prizes).
Junior Memberships are $10 for individuals under the age of 20.
- Family membership includes Supporting, Racing, or Basic Membership for up to two adults, and Junior Memberships for individuals under the age of 20. All individuals applying for a family membership must reside at the same address.
- All memberships are on a 12-month basis, valid from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
- We strive to keep the price of junior memberships as low as possible; junior memberships rates are subsidized by individual adult, family, racing, and supporting memberships.
Far West membership dues may be fully tax deductible given the nature of benefits associated with membership and as we are a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit corporation. Check IRS publication 526, “Charitable Contributions” for more information or discuss this issue with your accountant regarding your tax deductibility.