Join FGRA

Join FGRA

Help FGRA make a difference. Become a member today!

Sign Up Online

We're pleased to announce that you can now join or renew your membership online at www.joinfgra.org. No more printing, mailing or emailing membership forms (unless you want to of course). Credit card information and checks can be submitted online with complete security.


Mail In Membership Application

Won’t you please share your time and talents with us? Help FGRA make a difference to our communities by becoming an active member of FGRA. Download the 2012 New Member Application Form today. Please see the New Member Fees table for more information about our prorated membership options.

New Member Fees:
To determine your new membership fee, first locate your desired membership level and then the month in which you are joining FGRA. Your fee is the amount in month column adjacent to your membership level. If you have questions, please email the

Standard Memberships JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Single $25 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
Family $40 $33 $30 $27 $24 $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 $6 $3
Corporate $75 $69 $60 $54 $48 $42 $36 $30 $24 $18 $12 $6

 

Premium Memberships JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Silver Spur* $100 $88 $80 $72 $64 $56 $48 $40 $32 $24 $16 $8
Gold Spur* $200 $187 $170 $153 $136 $119 $102 $85 $68 $51 $34 $17
Platinum Spur* $500 $462 $420 $378 $336 $294 $252 $210 $168 $126 $84 $42

*Single, Family, or Corporate


MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Membership in the organization is open to anyone who supports the cause and mission of the association.  This includes members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and straight communities.

There are several levels of membership in FGRA:

INDIVIDUAL
This membership category is for an individual, allows full voting rights on matters brought before the FGRA general membership.

This membership level includes:

  • Name Badge
  • FGRA Newsletter
  • Membership in FGRA Yahoo Group
  • One voting privilege

FAMILY
This membership category allows two individuals to join FGRA as a family.  Family members receive one vote per family member on matters brought before the FGRA general membership. 

This membership level includes:

  • Name Badge
  • FGRA Newsletter
  • Membership in FGRA Yahoo Group
  • Two voting privileges

SILVER SPUR
This special membership category is for individuals or families who donate $100 or more to FGRA and allows one vote per family member on matters brought before the FGRA general membership.

This membership level includes:

  • Name Badge(s)
  • FGRA Newsletter
  • Membership in FGRA Yahoo Group
  • One voting privilege (one each if family)
  • One Sunshine Stampede Rodeo weekend ticket package*

GOLD SPUR
This special membership category is for individuals or families who donate $200 or more to FGRA and allows one per family member on matters brought before the FGRA general membership.

This membership level includes:

  • Name Badge(s)
  • FGRA Newsletter
  • Membership in FGRA Yahoo Group
  • One voting privilege (one each if family)
  • Recognition on the FGRA website, and in the FGRA Newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the Sunshine Stampede
  • Two Sunshine Stampede Rodeo weekend ticket packages*
  • Two passes to the Premium seating area at the Sunshine Stampede

PLATINUM SPUR
This special membership category is for individuals or families who donate $500 or more to the FGRA and allows one or two votes on matters brought before the FGRA general membership.

This membership level includes:

  • Name Badge(s)
  • FGRA Newsletter
  • Membership in FGRA Yahoo Group
  • One or two voting privileges
  • Recognition on the FGRA website, and in the FGRA Newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the Sunshine Stampede
  • Two Sunshine Stampede Rodeo weekend ticket packages*
  • Two passes to the Premium seating area at the Sunshine Stampede
  • One Rodeo T-shirt, if produced
  • Two passes to Patron Reception held during the Sunshine Stampede, if scheduled

CORPORATE
This membership category is designed for vendors and other representatives who wish to join the FGRA through their business entity, vs. a personal or individual membership. The Corporate membership allows one vote in any matter brought for the FGRA general membership.

HONORARY
The Honorary Member category is designated to an individual by the Board of Trustees for continuous dedication and conspicuous service to FGRA.

NOTE: Membership categories are defined in the FGRA Bylaws.

*Rodeo Weekend Ticket Package includes Saturday's rodeo performance, Sunday's rodeo performance, and the "Sunset Stampede" or "Southernmost Hoedown" Saturday night dance if one is produced.

All membership categories in FGRA will receive the organizational newsletter as well as invitations to various events, meetings, and activities held throughout the State of Florida.

FGRA does not allow non-members access to its membership records and only the Executive Board will have access to all personal information.  However, as required by IGRA (International Gay Rodeo Association), names of all FGRA members are reported to the Secretaries of IGRA sanctioned rodeos for verification of competition eligibility only.  Furthermore, for the protection of our members, any FGRA publications either print or electronic will only list a member by either their nickname i.e. Cowboy John or first name and last initial i.e. Jane D.  This will also be evident on your Name Badge.

FGRA, INC. IS REGISTERED WITH THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES, REGISTRATION #CH21666. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.


Current Members

If you're already a member and need to renew your membership please visit the Members page for more information on how you can renew your membership today!

Thank you for your continued support of FGRA!