HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF CADORA

All Cadora memberships are submitted to National via a local chapter or group. The membership fee is split into local, provincial (where applicable) and national portions. Annual membership fees vary between $30.00 and $60.00, depending on the group's structure. Some groups offer "associate" and/or "newsletter only" memberships.

Memberships due June 1st of the current year

To Join:

Contact the chapter of your choice and ask them to forward you the fee and membership application form.
Direct ALL new/renewed membership applications to the LOCAL CADORA GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION nearest you.

Cadora Groups

Download a CADORA Membership Form Template
This form can be used by all chapters. Just drop in your own logo, membership secretary information and fees. Please note local chapters establish their own fee structure. When using this form to remit provincial and national fees, add said fees to local dues.

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What CADORA Inc. provides for Members

CADORA is a volunteer association made up of multiple local chapters, or groups, across the country. Anyone who does anything within the association in any capacity, from the local to the national level does not get paid.

A CADORA membership year runs from January 1 to December 31.

1. Privileges of Membership:

right to vote (Seniors joined with National prior to June 1)
attendance at Annual General Meetings

NOTE: To retain voting privileges senior memberships must be received by the National Membership Secretary by June 1 of the current year.

2. Benefits of Membership:

Low Membership fees for value received
Cadora Inc. Omnibus (Domestic & FEI tests/Freestyles/PDD; new in 2004: Cadora Inc. Dressage Tests, 1st - 4th Levels)
Cadora gift
Cadora INK newsletter (three times / year)
Awards Program
L-Inc Program
Membership Card
Amateur Sport Tax Receipts for Sponsorships/Donations
Fund-a-Judge Program (NEW IN 2010!)
Cadora INC Policies & Procedures Manual (includes "How to run a Dressage Competition")
Pamphlets:
      - A Guide to Dressage Tests
      - How to Watch a Dressage Show
      - Dressage: the Training, The Sport, The Art
Memorabilia (Rain covers, baseball caps, test planners, and stall info cards on request)
Reports, labels, member lists (for local groups)
Representation at EC Meetings

3. Activities (provided mainly by local volunteers):

Competitions : Bronze, Silver [ON only], Gold, Platinum (CDIs)
Championship Competitions : Provincial, Provincial Circuit [ON only], National
Workshops, Seminars, Clinics etc ...
Social gatherings, lectures, video evenings etc ...
Meetings