Membership

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Membership Information

2025 membership form

 For current members, the cost of a

1 year is $50 a year. 

The Governors Club membership is $250 and covers 5 years so you don’t have to renew or remember every year.

If using a Credit Card, processing fees apply.

 Annual Membership runs from January through December. 
 

If you are inactive or first-time applicant, add a $10 * administrative fee. 

* This fee is waived if paid before

December 31, 2024.

2024 MEMBERSHIP IS NOW CLOSED

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Membership Information

Membership Eligibility

Extracted from the bylaws of the Panama Canal Society, Inc.

Article III - Membership and Dues SEC. 2 ELIGIBILITY:

A. Any individual 18 years of age or over who worked or who is or was associated with the operation, maintenance, construction, contract support activity or protection of the Panama Canal, and family members who were or are dependents of, reside or resided with this individual, or who are descendants of such individual shall be eligible for active membership in the Panama Canal Society, Inc.

Renewal In 2025

$50.00 annually (January 1–December 31) per family, including children 17 years of age or younger if paid by January 31st . After January 31st, add $10 for a late fee.  DUES NOTICES WILL NOT BE MAILED.   (CC processing fees will apply.  You are welcome to mail in a check or cc#, use Bill Pay or call the office during office hours.)

To receive a March Canal Record, you need to be registered by February 15th and to receive a June Canal Record, you need to be registered by May 15th.

 

Late or Inactive Memberships in 2025

$50.00 annually per family including children 17 years of age and younger, plus a $10.00 administrative fee for new members, inactive members, and individuals who have not renewed their membership prior to February 1 of the current dues’ year shall be considered a new or inactive member and, as such, must pay the $10.00 administrative fee.  A total of $60.00.

Note

If the check is not made on U.S. bank, make payment by money order. All overpayments will be considered a donation.

Governors Club Memberships in 2025

This is a 5-year membership at $50 a year x 5 years = $250.00.  First time Governors Club members are mailed tokens of appreciation.  You will receive a reminder a few months before this membership expires. 

Associate Memberships in 2025

This membership is for friends of Society members that have not lived or worked in the former Canal Zone.  It is $60.00 annually per family including children under 18 years of age, plus a $10.00 administrative fee for new members and individuals who have not renewed their membership prior to February 1 of the current dues’ year shall be considered a new member and, as such, must pay the $10.00 administrative fee. A total of $70.00.