Membership
Join online or fill out the form and bring it to a dance.
HATDS is a membership organization, although membership is not required for attendance at our dances.
Membership dues support the administration of HATDS. Web hosting, newsletter printing and mailing, supplies for the dances, and sound equipment maintenance and replacement are some of the items supported by dues. Dues also provide us with a cushion when dances do not break even, as is often the case.
In return for their support, members receive a discount at regular dances and at Bayou Bedlam. Members can receive our newsletter in the mail, get a special name tag for use at the dances, have voting privileges, and may serve on our board of directors.
The HATDS Membership Year runs from September 1st through August 31st.
Current Membership Rates (same rates for years!)
Full year (September through August)
- Individual: $20.00
- Household: $30.00
- Senior (65+), student (16-25) with ID: $10.00
- Senior Household: $15.00
Half year: (if joining after February)
- Individual $10.00
- Household $15.00
- Senior (65+), student (16-25) with ID: $5.00
- Senior Household: $7.50
To qualify for the Senior Household rate, one member of that household must be 65 or older.
Donations
HATDS is a 501(c)(3) organization. Membership dues are not tax deductible but donations above the amount of the dues may be, depending on your situation. If you would like to donate a little extra to HATDS, look for the donation section on the membership form.
How to Join
You may join online using PayPal, or fill in the form online, print it out, and mail it or bring it to a dance. Membership forms are also available at any dance.
Annual Meeting
In accordance with state law, HATDS holds an annual meeting of the membership where short "state of the corporation" reports are given and a new board of directors is elected. This meeting usually occurs at a slightly extended break at a dance in May.