Association Dues and Fees


Member Dues

The Cincinnatus Association's primary purpose is the creation and support of our membership and network.  In order to provide the mechanisms and opportunities for the Association to function, funds are needed for facilities, food, supplies, communications tools and administrative support.  Such operational costs are covered by modest annual Dues, currently $325 for Active Members.  Payment of dues entitles the member to attend and participate in any or all member dinner meetings (usually 9 per year) and panel meetings without charge.  There are no other routine fees or charges levied.

New Member Fees - New members are usually admitted mid-year and, accordingly, owe 1/2 year's Annual Dues ($162.50) plus an equal New Member Initiation Fee.


Other Charges

Dinner Guests - Members are invited and encouraged to bring guests to both the monthly member dinner meetings and the panel meetings.  For our dinner meeting, as the Association must pay for the facility and dinner, the member hosting a guest is expected to arrange for payment of this $35 fee. 

Late Dues - There will be a $25 late fee assessed to any member whose annual dues (Aug-Jul) have not bee paid in full as of October 1.  An additional fee of $10 will be assessed each month thereafter for which the dues remain unpaid.

RSVP Failure - There will be a $25 charge for failure to fulfill an RSVP (reserving a place for dinner, but not showing up).  This charge will be avoided if the RSVP is cancelled at least 36 hours before the meeting and will be waived once annually for any member in good standing.

Return Item - Payments returned unpaid by the bank will be subject to a $25 charge.