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Membership - Come Join the Fun!
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Membership in Swing Des Moines has many benefits. Among them are:
- Discounts at Swing Des Moines dances, classes, workshops, and other sponsored activities
- Discounts for certain non-Swing Des Moines activities
- Fun and fabulous members-only practice nights and get-togethers
- The opportunity to borrow from the Swing Des Moines video library
- Exciting members-only activities like movie nights and Bar-B-Ques
- Group rate discounts to regional dance workshops
- The ability to help shape the future of the greater Des Moines swing scene
- The opportunity to be a part of a vital and energetic group of dancers in central Iowa
- Best of all…the chance to volunteer at Swing Des Moines activities!!
Membership Requirements
Membership in Swing Des Moines! is open to anyone with a love for swing. If you want to be part of a dynamic group that lives to educate the public about swing dancing, music, and history, that teaches classes and sponsors workshops, and that provides plenty of opportunities to dance, Swing Des Moines! is for you.
In order to become a member of Swing Des Moines, an individual must complete a Membership form, agree to abide by bylaws and standing rules of Swing Des Moines, and pay Membership dues.
Membership Dues
Regular Membership: $25
Renewal Membership: $20
Two-Year Renewal Membership: $35
Student Membership: $15 (full-time with valid ID)
Prices Effective 3/18/2007
Interested?
There are several ways to join!
1) Contact us with any questions or to join
2) Fill out our online membership form. Then you can email it to us and pay via Paypal to swing@swingdesmoines.com, or you can pay via cash or check at any Swing Des Moines event, or you can mail us a check and the membership form (please contact us for the address).
3) Purchase your membership completely online and pay via Paypal or credit card.
4) Come to any Swing Des Moines event and sign up there!
Have more questions?
Please contact our membership coordinator!
Visitors are always welcome at member events, but are strongly encouraged to join if they wish to continue participation.
Swing Des Moines membership
Would you like to become a member?
Do you need to renew your membership? Follow this link to pay online, or this one to renew by mail. You may also renew in person at any Swing Des Moines event.
If You Are A Swing Des Moines Member...
...well, you're among the smartest dancers in the state!
You of course already know that becoming a member of Swing Des Moines enables you to take advantage of super discounts on classes and dances, as well as many other benefits.
Annual Member Meeting
The date and time of the annual member meeting will be announced soon. There is a small meeting room in the back of the restaurant.
A final agenda will be released soon! If you are a member and would like to add agenda items, please email!
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have some spare time? Swing Des Moines is always looking for willing volunteers. Volunteering doesn't need to be a big time commitment, either. Though we don't turn down anyone looking to invest large quantities of time, we're also happy to have the help of those who want to give just an hour or two, as well.
What types of volunteers do we need?
- Photographers and Videographers to record various SDSM activities.
- Set up and Tear down at Jive Junction.
- Writing articles for The Swung Beat.
- Writing blog entries for our blog.
- Working at workshops - taking registrations, handling money, etc.
- Coordinating housing and transportation for larger workshops.
- Board members.
- Committee members:
- Grants Committee
- Volunteer Committee
- Membership Committee
- Dance Committee
- Marketing Coordinator
- Graphic Design
In addition to those jobs listed, we are always always open to any type of volunteer service. If you think you have a skill or talent that might be useful... we could probably use it!
Are you interested in volunteering? Please let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I borrow videos from the
Swing Des Moines Video Library?
Send us an email and we'll let you know what's available. You tell us what you want, and make arrangements to get the videos from us. Rental period is one month.
I'm thinking about attending an event in another city, are any other Swing Des Moines dancers going?
The best way to find this out is to post at our Message Board and ask!
I need to renew my membership, how do I do that?
Follow this link to pay online, or this one to renew by mail. You may also renew in person at any Swing Des Moines event.
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