9. Article 9 FEES AND DUES

9.1. ORDINARY MEMBERS I.E. STEELBANDS

(1) Each ordinary member shall pay dues as follows:

1. Registration fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
2. Annual due of one hundred dollars ($100.00) status fee
3. Membership annual dues of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each member of its stage side or permanent members as per registration.
4. Ten percent (10%) levy on all performances obtained through Pan Trinbago for which a fee has been charged.

(2) Steelbands, which do not participate in Panorama and Festivals or even so, do not participate in any competitions, shall pay dues as follows:

1. Registration fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
2. Annual due of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
3. Membership annual dues of ten dollars ($10.00) for each member of its stage side or permanent members as per register.
4. Ten percent (10%) levy on all performances obtained through Pan Trinbago for which a fee has been charged.

(3)Affiliate members shall pay dues as follows:

(i) Tuners, Arrangers, Soloists and Artistes

1. Registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
2. Annual due of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(ii) Associations shall pay dues as follows:

1. Registration fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
2. Annual due of two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(iii) Sponsors, Benefactors, Friends, Patrons.

1. Sponsors shall pay an annual due of three hundred dollars ($300.00).
2. Benefactors, Friends, Patrons (individuals) shall pay an annual due of two hundred dollars.

(iv) Temporary

1. Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago who are performing at the Panorama or Festival with a steelband, shall pay a due of one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00).

(v) Honorary members shall pay a due or fee and shall be the recipient of courtesies by the Association.

10. Article 10 BENEFITS

ORDINARY MEMBERS

1. Full representation by the organisation in all matters, where recourse is taken to the Central Executive.
2. Certificate of membership.
3. Membership cards for each registered permanent members.
4. Discounts.
5. Each ordinary member (i.e. band) is entitled to four (4) complimentary tickets at all Pan Trinbago shows.
6. Legal service.
7. Fax and telephone service.
8. Assistance with medical bills i.e. medical prescriptions