Online Membership
The GCA has the following classes of membership:
Family Member
The family members shall be those persons who are:
A. Married couple, dependent senior parents 65 & over and unmarried dependent children 18 and under or unmarried dependent full-time students under 25 years of age.
B. And make a yearly minimum donation in the amount as described in Article II Section 1(3) for the family.
Individual Member
The individual members shall be those who are:
A. 19 years of age or older.
OR
Single parent (widow/divorced/separated) and unmarried dependent children 18 and under or unmarried dependent full-time student under 25 years of age.
B. And make a yearly minimum donation in the amount as described in Article II Section 1(3).
Life Member
Donating a minimum amount as determined by the Board of Directors. Family member definition/restrictions per Article II Section 2(1) apply.
Annual membership is valid from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
Benefits of Membership
Becoming a member of GCA Bay Area provides members with the great opportunity to preserve Gujarati traditions and culture, attend numerous exciting Indian festivals and network and spend time with the larger Gujarati community!
Membership Benefits
- FREE Entry for selected Garbas – One of the most exciting and authentic Navratri Garba events in the Bay Area.
- FREE Entry for Annual Summer Picnic – Enjoy delicious food, games & quality time with family.
- Sankranti (Kite) Festival – Discounted rates for members for entry, kite & food packages.
- Holi Festival – Member discounts for colors, food, music, and fun in the sun.
- 9+ Cultural, Networking, Sports and Social Events hosted throughout the year.
* Public park events may include environmental fees.
Instructions
- First time becoming member please setup account by new enrollment. For those who are renewing membership please click on the renew button link above then login using same email which was used to setup account and follow the process.
- Once you verify the account please fill out the appropriate information in the online form for you and your dependents.
- Each member photo required to complete the membership form. Upload a 2×2 picture for each individual. This is required and no exceptions will be made. (Do not put fake pictures as this will limit your entry for the event.)
- Submit the payment using the credit card. ( GCA website do not keep any credit card information)
- Once GCA receives your payment, new or renewed membership cards you will able to print out from your account.
- Members can either Save an Image of each membership card to their phone OR print it out. Each member should have their own card to enter any events.
Membership Fees
| Type | Standard Fees* (Per Person) | Dependent Fees (Under 18 & Over 65) |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (Per person) | $55.00 | $35.00 |
| Family (Couple Only) | $90.00 | $35.00 |
| Lifetime | $2,000.00 | See info below |
Please Note
- Children under the age of 5 will not be charged when added as dependent.
- Life membership includes Married Couple, Dependent parents and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 or unmarried dependent full time students under 25 years of age (Verification will be required).
- Annual membership is valid from September 1 to August 31.