Membership Types

The BSV has two types of membership, active/voting and passive/non-voting. The only difference between the two types of membership is that active members can run for positions on the board and can vote in the elections for the board.

A member is automatically considered active if he or she a) is German,  b) is of German decent (up to 2nd generation), or  c) speaks fluent German.

Passive members can be also made active members at the discretion of the BSV's Vorstand (Board of Directors).

Membership Benefits & Rights

• Access to member only events
• Free entrance to Sommerfest and Oktoberfest
• Reduced price for German classes at the Adult Thursday School
• Reduced pricing at the Ratskeller bar
• Reduced pricing for dinner dances
• 10% discount at Wines & More
• Right to all notices/publications
• Right to attend business meetings
• Right to vote on club matters in business meetings
• Right to run for club's board (active members only)
• Right to vote in board elections (active members only)
• Members are expected to volunteer at one or more club functions each year