New Membership Information and New Member Application
Note: A membership application is linked below in pdf format. Please read all new membership related information before downloading and submitting.
The Lancaster Liederkranz welcomes men and women of goodwill, who have attained the age of twenty-one years, and who wish to belong to a club that is a dynamic family organization dedicated to perpetuating and amplifying the founders' original purpose of promoting German culture through song, dance, language, art, and international exchange.
We welcome your application for membership if you can subscribe to Article 1 Section 1 of the Lancaster Liederkranz Constitution, which reads:
In the year 1880, on the fourth day of July, in the city of Lancaster, a group of men of German origin met and organized a singing society to be henceforth known as “The Liederkranz”. The object of this organization was, to meet fraternally, sing and preserve native songs and music, as well as perpetuate the social customs of the Fatherland.
We ask that applicants and club members familiarize themselves with our House Rules and Constitution & By-Laws:
You may stop by the Club to learn more about us. All guests should be accompanied by a member and be signed in our guest book. If you arrive unaccompanied, please make your guest status known to the door tender and/or bartender on duty. We allow 3 (three) guest visits within the calendar year, after which guests are expected to apply for membership. Please note: Non members may not purchase alcoholic beverages.
You may pick up a Membership Application at the Club or click on the PDF version here to be completed and mailed to the Club. Appropriate fees ($50 Initiation fee per application and $50 per person dues fee), at least one (1) sponsor, and orientation are required. The process generally takes 2 to 3 months, depending on receipt of application.
New Member Process: - Applicants will receive a letter of instruction on the induction process which includes mandatory attendance at our Orientation Class and attendance at the applicant's assigned monthly Membership Meeting for voting. - Orientation is held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m., (except when the date falls on a holiday.) Class must be attended prior to induction. - A form will be sent with instruction letter. Bring this form to Orientation.
NOTE: Annual dues are not pro-rated. We require all memberships be renewed by December 31. We permit a two-month grace period until end of February, after which we apply a late fee of $35 per person. It is the member's responsibility to renew each year. We do not send invoices or reminders. Beginning in November, look for renewal forms and information on our website, in emails, and at the Clubhouse. Beginning in June and through the end of the calendar year, we give new members vouchers to help offset their upcoming membership renewal fee.
If you have questions, please contact membership chair, Bob Kilp
Current Membership Renewal Information and Renewal Forms
Membership Renewal for Current Members
Note:Renewal is for current members. If you are not currently a member, new member info and an application are available to the left.
2026 Membership Renewal:
Note: Renewal must be made by Feb 28, 2026. Beginning Mar 1, a $35 late fee will be applied.The late fee to activate renewals is applicable through the end of 2026. After which, memberships not renewed will be dropped and reapplication and vote will be required to continue membership. Don't let this happen to you, renew today!
Three ways to renew for 2026:
1 - In Person at the Club - Forms are available for renewal at the Club.
3 - Online with our JotForm and PayPal or Credit Card
Please include stamped return envelope with mailed-in forms
Note:Without stamped return envelope, you will have to stop in the Club to pick up your sticker. Allow a couple weeks for the office to process orders before stopping in.
Lancaster Liederkranz 722 S. Chiques Rd., Manheim PA 17545 717-898-8451 (after 4pm only) | info@lancasterliederkranz.com Preserving German music, song, dance, language, customs, and culture since 1880.
