A membership kit containing all applications for new Single Adult or Family membership, code of ethics and sponsor's questionnaires as well as supporting documentation is available in Adobe Acrobat format to download. The pdf Acrobat format makes the membership kit very easy to print and to view off-line. Click the link located below to download the file (PDF: 50KB / 5 pages)  . If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat reader, click the yellow button to download the latest version for FREE.
Membership applications in pdf format can be downloaded individually through links located at the top of their respective web pages.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (PDF: 28KB / 3 pages)  

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding STCA membership.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP Application Packet (PDF: 39.8KB / 3 pages)  

Application for JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP to the STCA, 10 to 17 years of age. Pdf packet includes Instructions, Application and Code of Ethics.

MEMBERSHIP REAPPLICATION Packet (PDF: 39KB / 3 pages)  

Application for those wishing to rejoin the STCA. Pdf packet includes Instructions, Application and Code of Ethics.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION Form (PDF: 21.3KB / 1 page)  

Form to nominate an individual for Honorary Membership in the STCA.

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order for a membership application to be considered by the STCA Board of Directors for Approval.

1.  APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Form (PDF: 23KB / 1 page)  
The form must be completed and signed. If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click the "Membership Kit" icon above for the complete kit.

2.  CODE OF ETHICS Form (PDF: 28KB / 1 page)  
The CODE OF ETHICS must be signed and returned with any type of membership application. Your signature indicates that you understand and will abide by the Code.

3.  Submit your Application, Code of Ethics and membership dues with initiation fee to the address indicated below.

4.  SPONSOR'S FORMS (PDF: 27KB / 2 copies)  
The SPONSOR'S FORMS must be completed for any type of membership application by your two separate sponsors and returned by them to the address indicated below. Two copies are provided in the pdf file.

Membership fees are $30.00 per year for Individual membership, and $40.00 per year for family membership (husband and wife; parent and off-spring; or two persons residing at the same address). Junior membership fees are $15.00 per year. A one time initiation fee of $30.00 per membership unit is payable with this application or any reapplication for which a membership has lapsed for more than one year. Total fees due with this application are $60.00 for Individual membership or $70.00 for Family membership and $45.00 for Junior Membership.

Applicants whose completed applications and supporting documents are received on or before THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BAGPIPER deadline will have their names published in the next Bagpiper. Current Bagpiper deadlines are - January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15. Following an eight-week period from the date of mailing of the Bagpiper, for membership input as to applicants, the Board will vote on your application.

Moneys will be refunded if the application is rejected.

The address of the current STCA Membership Committee Chairperson is:
Liz Heywood
STCA Membership Chair
30 Starbarrack Rd
Red Hook, NY   12571-2249
845-758-8088 Home & Fax
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