We have four membership classes. A fee check is attached to an application and dues (Always paid by check) begin  on the meeting date  that the application is received. The prospective member  has a three month probationary period and is accepted to full membership at the  end of that time.

Here are the classes as set forth in the bylaws;

3.1.1 REGULAR MEMBERSHIP Age- 18-64 years
Fees- $20.00 key deposit
Dues- $7.00 per month
Restrictions- None

3.1.3 SENIOR MEMBERSHIP Age- 65 years and over
Fees- $20.00 key deposit
Dues- $3.00 per. month
Restrictions- None

3.1.4 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Age- 18-64 years
Fees- $15.00 application fee
Dues- $3.50 per month
Restrictions- a) May not vote.
                     b) May not hold a key.
                     c) May not hold office.

3.1.5 SENIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Age- 65 years and over
Fees- $7.00 application fee
Dues- $2.00 per month
Restrictions- a) May not vote.
                     b) May not hold a key.
                     c) May not hold office.

      As the Marines say: We are always looking for a few good people. Nordel has a completely open membership policy. In general we leave other affiliations at the door - the common bond is a love of HO model railroading as a hobby. I (Das VebMeister), do not have a home layout - my only layout is Nordel's. My personal preference leans to realistic operations but I also do electrical projects, serve as a member of the DCC Committee, have a creative outlet in scenery building and serve the club as Treasurer. It doesn't matter what your interest is or how far along you are in the hobby - there is always plenty of opportunity to have fun and associate with kindred spirits. Notice that we have an Associate category. These folks have no interest in business meetings but only want to follow the aesthetic, creative and operational aspects. More importantly, they do not count as a voting quorum so the business meetings proceed on schedule.