Membership Information

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Dallas Bears member!

The primary outreach of this organization is to gay men, specifically the "Bear" Community and their admirers.  To be eligible to apply for membership, candidates must be males of at least 21 years of age.  There will be no physical characteristics required for membership in determination or definition of a "Bear".  All members will be called "Bears".  The Dallas Bears will not discriminate regardless of race, creed, color, religion or pysical handicap. 

There are two different type of memberships within the organization:

Full Member

This type of membership is only available to persons living in the Greater Dallas area or other areas as individually approved by the Membership. This type of membership carries an expectation of committed involvement and participation. This type of membership is designed for persons wanting to be active participants in the activities of the club and is open to all qualified persons upon approval of the membership. As a volunteer organization, it is acknowledged and accepted that Full Members may not be available for all club functions, however the success and future of the Dallas Bears depends on the active participation by the membership.  The position for Full Member holds the expectation that members are to attend monthly membership meetings and active participation/support of club socials, fundraisers and other special events. The status of Full Member holds the following benefits:  voting privileges, official club t-shirt, access to club e-mail list server, web site privileges, possible appropriate discounts at Dallas Bears sponsored events as determined by the Board of the Membership and eligibility to purchase and use Dallas Bears club sanctioned items. To apply for membership (Full Member), complete the membership application and present it in person at any monthly membership meeting.  Dues are payable at the time application is presented. 

Associate Member

This type of membership is open to persons living outside the Greater Dallas area or persons within the Greater Dallas area that do not want to be Full Members. This type of membership is the hand of friendship, open to all persons upon the approval of the membership. This type of membership does not have voting rights and cannot purchase or use club-sanctioned items restricted to Full Members. This type of membership receives the following benefits:  Official Club T-shirt, club newsletter, access to club e-mail list server and possible appropriate discounts at Dallas Bears sponsored events as determined by the Board or the Membership. To apply for Associate Membership, complete the membership application and attach dues of $15.00.  Applications may be sent via US Mail or presented in person.

Apply for Membership

 - The ability to apply online is coming soon - In the meantime, use our Contact page to request more information.  You can also download the Membership Application from this page, fill it out, print it, and bring it to a Membership Meeting.