Membership

  🌟 Why Join In?

The Lexington chapter was created specifically as a hub for Colonels. Now, it offers a structured way to:

• Connect with fellow Colonels across the local community
• Contribute to meaningful and lasting good works
• Help strengthen and uplift the community

What we do:

• Support charitable organizations and community enhancement in Lexington and Central Kentucky.

• Provide regular volunteer opportunities for Kentucky Colonels who want to stay active locally.

• Build camaraderie among Colonels through service and social events.

🏅 Membership Overview

Requirements for Membership

To join the Lexington chapter, you must:

1. Be a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel

You must already hold a Kentucky Colonel commission.

2. Be “Active” with HOKC Headquarters (Louisville)

• You are considered active when you make a monetary donation of your choice to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels – Good Works Program yearly.
• If it has been one year or more since your last contribution, simply make a new donation to reactivate your status.
• Headquarters will issue an updated membership card with your name and commission ID.
• The Lexington chapter requires an updated copy of this card each year to maintain your membership.

Chapter Application

• A one‑time Membership Request Application is required.
• There is no fee for this application.
• This form adds you to the chapter’s internal database.

Membership Dues

Annual dues: $50

NEW Member - Pro-Rated Dues *See Below*

These funds support:

• Chapter operations
• Financial stability
• Service projects
• Member events

Benefits of Paying Annual Membership Dues

Members who contribute annual membership dues receive:

• Attendance at four annual membership meetings
• Participation in chapter‑ or HOKC‑sanctioned social events
• Participation in Days of Service
• Voting rights within the chapter
• Eligibility to run for or hold Board of Directors positions
• Opportunities to serve on committees
• Access to the private Facebook group
• Access to the Members‑Only section of the website
• A chapter‑specific lanyard and name badge
• Discounts on chapter merchandise (when available)
• Continued inclusion in the chapter database and email communications

*NEW chapter members qualify for a one-time pro-rated membership payment at the time that they begin their membership. Our fiscal calendar year begins on January 01 and ends on December 31.

Click below for the yearly quarter which you are beginning your membership.

January 01 through March 31

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thoroughbred-chapter-of-hokc-inc-chapter-dues

April 01 through June 30

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thoroughbred-chapter-of-the-honorable-order-of-kentucky-colonels-membership-2nd-quarter

July 01 through September 30

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thoroughbred-chapter-of-the-honorable-order-of-kentucky-colonels-membership-3rd-quarter-july-01-through-december--31

October 01 through December 31

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thoroughbred-chapter-of-the-honorable-order-of-kentucky-colonels-membership-4th-quarter-october-01-through-december-31-copy

Note:  

The first three benefits (meetings + social events + Days of Service) are automatically available to all commissioned Kentucky Colonels, regardless of membership dues.