Membership

  🌟 Why Join In?

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

• Meet other Colonels in your local community
• Participate in meaningful “Good Works”
• Strengthen the community

What we do:

• Support charitable organizations and community enhancement in Lexington and Central Kentucky.
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• Provide regular volunteer opportunities for Kentucky Colonels who want to stay active locally.
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• 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.

Chapter Dues

Annual dues: $50

These funds support:

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

Benefits of Paying Annual Dues

Members who contribute annual 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

Note:  

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