Membership Rate Sheet
RKS is a not-for-profit organization whose primary goal is to educate and strengthen the Rochester Kink community. To ensure future financial stability, a majority of our costs are covered by the income from membership fees. Income over and above operating costs is be used to establish savings and emergency funds for the group as well as provide for ongoing improvements to our facilities, including the dungeon space, equipment, furniture, appliances, etc.Dues may be paid via cash, check, or credit card. RKS also has a "Dungeon Dollars" plan for those who volunteer regularly (DM shifts, cleaning and work crew, etc.). Dungeon Dollar credits earned may be applied to dues, guest fees, workshop fees, etc.
| Guest | Trial | Reduced | Standard | Gold | Friends | Board | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly (1 month) | N/A | — | — | $20 | $40 | — | — |
| Quarterly (3 months) | N/A | $45 | — | $55 | $110 | — | — |
| Annual (12 months) | N/A | — | $30 | $200 | $400 | $50 | $50 |
| Party fees | $25 | Included | $15 | Included | Included | 1 per quarter included | Included |
| Voting rights | ✕ No | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Subscription to Private Yahoo Group | ✕ No | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Guest privileges | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Movie night | Free if invited | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Workshop | Regular price | Regular price | Regular price | Regular price | Included | Included | Included |
| Free Guests | — | — | — | — | 1/ quarter | — | 1/ quarter |
| Private dungeon time | — | — | — | — | 1 hour/ quarter | — | 1 hour/ quarter |
Restrictions & Notes
- Trial membership applies to new, first-time members only.
- "Reduced" membership is restricted to those living at least 60 miles from Rochester or full-time students regardless of where they live. Student applicants for this rate must show valid, current student ID.
- In fairness to other members, there are no "quantity discounts" for couples, triads, families, etc.– the rates are as described above, per person. For a couple, multiply by two; for a triad, by 3, etc.
- Friends of RKS Memberships are offered by the board to long-term members whose long-term efforts and contributions were beyond expectations.
