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Any licensed Amateur Radio operator may become a REGULAR (voting) member of the Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club.
It is not necessary to hold an Amateur Radio license to join the club as an ASSOCIATE (non-voting) member.
Both of these memberships are open to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, handicap or sexual preference.
The Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club emphasizes people's common interest in electronics, communications, and community involvement,
not their differences or level of abilities. Prospective members should have read the BYLAWS of the organization prior to applying for membership.
Members and applicants should also be aware of and attempt to follow the AMATEUR's CREED.

The ANNUAL individual REGULAR membership fee is $25.00.
A Licensed spouse may become a REGULAR member for an additional $10.00.
Licensed children under 18 years old are granted Regular membership at no cost.
Any other licensed person under 18 years old are granted Regular membership at no cost.

ASSOCIATE (non-voting) memberships are available to unlicensed persons who wish to maintain contact with, and
support club activities, and our repeaters. The Associate membership fee is $10.00
Associate members also receive the club's newsletter via E-Mail.

Initial (first time) GFAARC membership fees are PRORATED from the current month to the end of the year.
Recent former members who are RENEWING their membership are expected to pay full dues regardless of the month the dues are paid.

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Membership fees are due each JANUARY, and can be paid to the club treasurer at the monthly club meeting, or they may be mailed, along with a completed application, to:
G.F.A.A.R.C. Membership
P.O. Box 1763
Great Falls MT 59403-1763 .

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If you have any questions about membership, send an E-Mail to:
n7nbb (at symbol) arrl (dot) net

Members with special financial circumstances may make split payments of membership dues.
These individuals should contact any member of the board of directors to discuss the matter.

PLEASE NOTE: Most of the repeaters in the GFAARC area are CLUB OWNED, and MAINTAINED for the most part by club funds and / or voluntary donations. Although there ARE expenses involved in the installation and maintenance of the GFAARC REPEATER SYSTEMS, please understand that the GFAARC repeaters ARE OPEN REPEATERS ! VISITORS TO THE AREA SHOULD FEEL FREE TO UTILIZE THE GFAARC repeater system.
Regular users of the repeaters are encouraged to help support the repeaters they rely on. Any support non members may provide, although welcomed, is strictly VOLUNTARY.

The Amateur's Creed

The Radio Amateur is:

    Considerate...never knowingly uses the air in such a way to lesson the
        pleasure of others.

    Loyal...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to their fellow radio
        amateurs, their local radio club, and to the American Radio Relay League,
        through which Amateur Radio is represented.

    Progressive...with knowledge abreast of science. It is well-built and
        efficient. Operating practice is above reproach.

    Friendly...slow and patient sending when requested, friendly advice and
        counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration
        for the interests of others. These are marks of the amateur spirit.

    Balanced...radio is their hobby. They never allow it to interfere with any of
        the duties they owe to their home, job, church, school, or community.

    Patriotic...their knowledge and their station are always ready for the
        service of his country and their community.

Who wrote the Amateur's Creed?
The Amateur Creed was composed in 1928 by Paul M. Segal - then 9EEA in Denver, and General Counsel of the ARRL.   The creed has been updated a few times over the intervening years, to update the text and put it into contemporary terms.   The Amateur's Creed appears in a number of ARRL publications such as the Handbook, and is just as valid today as it has been for nearly 70 years.

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Why Are Amateur Radio Operators Called "HAMS" ?

The Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club is a 501 (c) 3 NOT FOR PROFIT Organization.
Information concerning Tax Deductible donations of funds or equipment, or donations
of any other kind, should be addressed to:
Great Falls Area Amateur Radio Club
Attention: Club President
P.O. Box 1763
Great Falls MT 59403-1763