RIDS / ADS
Membership Info
Why join the Rhode Island Dahlia Society and the American Dahlia Society? What are the benefits? The answer is simple... members can benefit from the collective experience and wisdom of dahlia growers nationwide. And, equally important, membership in the RIDS and ADS helps to support dahlia cultivation, research and promotion on both a local and national level. And your membership dues are tax-deductible.
On a local level, the Rhode Island Dahlia Society hosts regular, monthly meetings featuring dahlia-related presentations, where RIDS members can learn from experienced dahlia growers what cultivation techniques work best in their areas. These presentations are for novice and experienced dahlia growers alike and have covered a range of topics from tuber division, methods for staking and tying, fertilization, soil science, growing organically vs. using chemicals, and dahlia storage techniques (including waxing tubers) to tips about staging dahlias for shows, drying dahlias blooms, and more. RIDS also hosts an annual summer picnic and holiday party. RIDS members also receive an annual newsletter, and can join the American Dahlia Society at a discounted rate.
RIDS memberships are available at the following levels:
| Level | Annual Dues |
| Individual | $7.00 |
| Family (2 names) | $9.00 |
| Junior | $3.00 |
| Donation | $_ _ _ .00 |
American Dahlia Society members receive the annual Classification and Handbook of Dahlias, as well as the quarterly Bulletin of the American Dahlia Society.
You can also join the American Dahlia Society through RIDS! Select your membership level on the lower portion of the membership application and include the appropriate amount with your check (make out a single check to RIDS - the membership chairman will forward the ADS portion of your dues to ADS). ADS memberships are available at the following levels:
| Level | Annual Dues |
| Individual | $20.00 |
| Family (2 names) | $23.00 |
| Junior | $5.00 |
| Patron | $50.00 |
| Contributing | $100.00 |
| Donation | $_ _ _ .00 |
Joining RIDS and ADS is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 !
1. Just click here for a printable membership application,
2. Fill it in completely; and, if you can, please also consider a donation to RIDS and/or ADS,
3. Submit with your check to:
Nicholas Sterling, 60 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
Questions? If you need additional information about joining RIDS or ADS, please contact Nicholas at membership@RhodeIslandDahliaSociety.org or 781 - 733 - 0849.
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