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New Resident Members:
An application fee of $50.00 (non-refundable) and an initiative fee of $100.00 should be submitted with the application. If a candidate is not accepted into the Krewe, the initiation fee will be refunded.
New members must be accepted, all fees paid in full and in good standing by the January Krewe Meeting to be eligible for participation in the Gasparilla Day Parade.
New member dues:
July 1st - January Krewe Meeting Date - $425.00 or $212.50 at time of acceptance & $212.50 December 1st.
If joining on or after Dec 1st, $425.00 is due at the time of acceptance.
February 1st - April 30th - $212.50
May 1st - June 30th - $425.00 or $212.50 at time of acceptance & $212.50 December 1st which will be applied to the upcoming Krewe year.
Faraway Goddess Membership
Members who live more than 300 miles away. These faraway Goddesses can participate in all the parades that the Krewe of Pandora participates in throughout the year, in Florida and outside of the state.
First year new members pay $350 ($100 initiation and $50 app fees) and $200 in dues. Then $200 every year after. Must be paid in full.
Must comply with what costume or t-shirt/shorts applied to that parade.
Members are encouraged to join a committee, and attend zoom meetings when available, however not a membership requirement.
Vintage Goddess Membership
A new member over the age of 65, who wants to join for the social aspect of the Krewe and does not want to do any parades.
First year new members pay $300 ($100 initiation and $50 app fees) and $150 in dues. Then $150 every year after.
Vintage Goddess is excluded from the 3 hr workday. Member must still join a committee her first year and must meet yearly charity requirements.
Monthly membership
Monthly Memberships are only available from 1/1 to 3/31
Parthenon (Jan) membership - $300 in dues. Must be paid in full. Member must live locally, within 45 miles of downtown Tampa.
Includes: Kids and Day parades.
Must attend Jan mandatory meeting.
Must have an approved costume by committee chair.
Can attend Pres brunch and ride bus.
Can contribute to our first quarter charity (Feed Tampa Bay) but not required.
Dea Roma (Feb) membership - $125 in dues. Must be paid in full. Member must live locally, within 45 miles of downtown Tampa.
Includes: Knight parade.
Must attend the Feb meeting.
Must have an approved costume by committee chair.
Can contribute to our first qtr charity (Feed Tampa Bay) but not required.
Clover (March) membership - $125 in dues. Must be paid in full. Member must live locally, within 45 miles of downtown Tampa.
Includes: St Pat’s parade.
Must attend the March meeting.
Must have an approved costume by committee chair.
Can attend annual St Pat’s brunch as a KOP member. Ticket purchased separately.
Can contribute to our first qtr charity (Feed Tampa Bay) but not required.
Add to directory for the month.
If you join the immediate year, you will get $100 off your dues if join as a new member.
- · Applications and waivers must be filled out as normal for all memberships.
- · All members of the Krewe are expected at all times to conduct themselves in such a manner as not to bring discredit upon themselves, their families, or the Krewe. Each member is charged with the responsibility of adhering to this principle, particularly during those functions in which she is participating as a member and/or representative of the Krewe. (Article XI of the Krewe of Pandora bylaws)
Non-Resident Membership Requirements:
Members must attend January mandatory meeting in person.
Members must reside at least 45 miles away (one way) from the intersection of Kennedy and Ashley Blvd. at the beginning of the Krewe year. Proof of residence may be required.
Member must be a member in good standing for one year or her sponsor must have known her for at least two years.
Yearly Non-Resident Membership dues will be $500.00 ($400.00 dues and $100.00 non-resident fee).
Non-Resident Status allows you the ability to attend all parades and Krewe sanctioned socials.
New members joining as non-resident members must participate in one float cleanup.
Non-resident Member must have costume approved by Costume Committee prior to participating in parades and may only participate in approved costume.