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About the Austin Celtic Association
The Austin Celtic Association was founded in January 1997 as a nonprofit organization to celebrate and promote Celtic culture through music, dance, theatre, language, sports, history, and the arts. Each year, the ACA holds a number of events in addition to a fundraiser for the annual Austin Celtic Festival.
Austin Celtic Association Board of Directors
| President: | Bala Silkenson |
| Vice-President: | Nikki Davis |
| Treasurer: | Pamela Gardner |
| Secretary: | Deanie Hammers |
| At Large: | Donnelle McKaskle |
| At Large: | Tom Ridpath |
Membership Year
The current membership year runs from May 1, 2010 until April 30, 2011. There is no proration of the joining fee.
Members receive the following benefits:
Memberships last from May 1 of one year until April 30 of the following year. There is no proration of the joining fee at any point in the membership year. Annual membership costs $10 and lifetime membership $50. We have decided to cut all other categories of membership until further notice. If you haven't already done so, please consider renewing your membership to the ACA. Benefits of membership are:
- A vote in the annual ACA election;
- Knowing that you are making a contribution towards the administrative costs of planning and organizing membership meetings and larger fundraising events;
- Knowing that you are making a contribution towards the running of the association;
- Reductions in the ticket price of some local Celtic events.
Membership Dues
$10 Annual : Receive all the benefits above.
$50 Lifetime : Receive all the benefits above, and know that you are a grand supporter
All memberships, regardless of category, receive one vote in the ACA board elections.
How to Join
Print and mail a membership application or sign up directly at one of our events.
For More Information
If you would like to obtain more information about the ACA or future events, or wish to volunteer time or services for the Austin Celtic Festival, please contact us today!