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The Montgomery County Fire Fighters Pipe Band Inc. is looking for new student and booster members. To be eligible for student membership, one must currently be, or have retired as, a Montgomery County Firefighter or EMT within the guidelines of the IECS system posted by the MCFRS Fire Chief. All members must be in good standing within the MCFRS, or, if retired, must have been within good standing at the time of his/her retirement. The members of the pipe band would like to stress the commitment that will be necessary from the student member. Student members will be responsible for purchasing their own instruments, items that do not come cheap. Students are required to practice their instruments on a daily basis. The band practices once a week at the MC Fairgrounds from 6-9 pm. Although student members do not have voting rights, they are expected to attend membership meetings as well as assisting with fund raising events.
However, individuals who have a desire to contribute to the band but do not wish to be a performing member, are not required to meet the requirements for student membership. Such members are referred to as booster members. Booster members play a logistical role in the band, such as assisting at fund raisers, carrying the bands banner at parades, preparing meals at large events, etc. Booster members are eligible for band furnished equipment and travel funds, however they do not have voting rights within the organization.
If you are interested in joining, please feel free to attend a practice, meet our members, and to get any questions you may have answered. Please contact our Pipe Major or Drum Sergeant to arrange your attendance to a practice or answer any questions you may have beforehand.
Individuals who are interested in either student or booster membership are required to submit an application and a $50.00 application fee to the secretary of the band. Additionally, applicants are required to obtain written sponsorship from a minimum of 2 active or charter members of the band before they will be considered for membership. The application fee will be returned if membership is not granted within 90 days of the receipt of a completed application form and written sponsorship letters.
Eligibility for Membership
A(1). Eligibility for Charter Member, Active Member, or Student Member- To be a charter member, active member, or student member of this corporation, the member must currently be, or have retired as, a Montgomery County Firefighter or EMT within the guidelines of the IECS system posted by the MCFRS Fire Chief. All members must be in good standing within the MCFRS, or, if retired, must have been in good standing with the MCFRS at the time of s/her retirement. All current career and volunteer personnel, as well, as career retirees and volunteers drawing LOSAP benefits, will be considered candidates for these classes of membership. Any member transferring from one category to another must be in good standing with all financial obligations to the band.
Please click on the link below to download an application. All completed applications and fees must be forwarded to the band secretary.
Application Form |
