Joining CARM is simple and quick. The simplest way to join would be to fill out the on-line form and send your membership dues to the organization by using PayPal™. Other options are available and these are listed below.
CARM promotes friendship, cooperation and services to the railway modeller through national conventions, local chapters, The Canadian (our publication), the website and more.
When you become a member of CARM you are automatically added as a member of the local chapter for no additional cost. If a chapter doesn't exist in your area you can help start one by contacting the Membership Director for assistance. If you would like to change which chapter you belong to contact the Membership Director and this will be done.
The Canadian is available to all members as an electronic download and each member has the option of receiving a printed version as well. An additional cost for the printed version is applied.
Conventions have become an important part of our organization and take place in different Canadian cities each year. In 2012 we will be going to Regina, Saskatchewan for the first time.
This website consists of two sections, the first is open to everyone and includes many pieces of information for everyone to view. The second section is only for our members and this includes information on member layouts, achieves of large images dealing with Canadian prototype railroads and all of the past newsletters in electronic format for you to download. The website is forever changing to meet the needs of the membership.
To join you first need to fill out an application form and send it to us.
| New Member On-Line Form | Single and Family PDF Form | Club PDF Form |
| Renewing Member On-Line Form |
The second step you need to complete is to send us the appropriate amount of dues based on you application. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars so if you need to pay with another currency you can contact the Treasurer for exchange rates and special instructions. Here you have two choices as you can pay by PayPal™, the is the easiest, or mail us a cheque, Canadian or US only, to the address on the application form.
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Canadian Association Of Railway Modellers |
Club Membership:$25 / Year plus $10 / Member |
| A Club membership is for any club that has 5 or more members. The Club pays a base rate and a small addition amount for each club member. Download the PDF Application for further details. |
Internet Membership:$20 / Year |
| An Internet membership does not include a hard copy of The Canadian. |
General Membership: $36 / Year or ($103 / 3 Years) |
| A General membership includes anyone 18 years of age and older. |
Youth Membership: $20 / Year |
| A Youth membership includes anyone under 18 years of age. |
Family Membership: $41 / Year or ($118 / 3 Years) |
| A Family membership must include one Regular and any number of family members at the same address. |
Sponsor: $150 / Year or ($400 / 3 Years) |
| A Sponsor is any other group such as manufacturers and hobby shops who support the industry. This fee will include a banner ad and a link to their Web site if one exists as well as ads in the Canadian. They will also receive one full Regular membership. |
