Membership

Membership in the Florida Cracker Trail Association, Inc. is required in order to participate in any of the events sponsored by the Association and to participate in the annual cross-state ride. Membership dues are on an annual basis. Statements are mailed each November and are due and payable on or before December 31st each year. We offer two types of membership as outlined below. Membership applications are provided here in PDF downloadable format and require the freely distributed Adobe Reader©.

Family Membership - Family membership is the choice for a husband and wife, parent and child (or children - immediate family - maximum of 5) under the age of 18. Family membership is $35.00 annually and entitles the member to participate in scheduled member ride-meetings held on ranches and in parks in Central Florida, participate in various civic functions, pursue the mission of the Florida Cracker Trail Association and its endeavors, receive newsletters, and the annual cross-state ride. Click here to download a Family Membership Application.

Individual Membership - Individual membership is the choice for one person, over the age of 18, who has no other immediate family member wishing to become a member. Individual membership  is $25.00 annually and entitles the member to the same benefits as Family Membership. Click here to download an Individual Membership Application.

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