Memberships and Dues

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FCLIR Office Manager
P.O. Box 105
202 Plain Road
North Hatfield, MA 01066

Membership types:

CostTypeBenefits
$200Full year for new members: May 1 – April 30All programs and privileges
$250Full Year for returning members: May 1 – April 30All programs and privileges
$100Half Year for new members:  Dec 1 – April 30Spring term only; all programs and privileges
$125Associate for Former Full-Year MembersNo seminars or voting rights

Full Membership Benefits:

  • Full members may participate in seminars, special programs, summer/winter programs, and all other activities
  • Full members may vote in annual elections
  • Full members may serve on committees and the Council, as described in the By-laws

New Membership Benefits:

  • First-time members are entitled to all Full Membership Benefits listed above
  • First choice guaranteed for first time members who enroll and register before the Lottery deadline
  • First-time members qualify for a one-time discounted full year membership fee of  $200, or $100 for the Spring semester only (Dec. 1 – April 30), to see if FCLIR is right for them

Associate Membership Benefits:

  • Reduced annual membership dues
  • Associates may not take seminars and do not have voting rights
  • Associates may participate in all other FCLIR activities

Membership Assistance:

The Membership Assistance Fund makes FCLIR membership available to everyone. It is funded by generous donations from fellow members. Check the appropriate box on the membership form.

Five Colleges Learning in Retirement welcomes, as members and guests, persons of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex or gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, religious belief, and socio-economic status. Further, Five Colleges Learning in Retirement does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex or gender (Including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, religious belief, or socio-economic status.

© 2023 Five College Learning in Retirement
P.O. Box 105
202 Plain Road
North Hatfield, MA 01066
‪(413) 200-9816‬