Texas Kali Association Membership Program
New and Renewing Membership Application Form
Download the Application form below:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Why should I become a member?Membership will allow you to have more representation and participation in the activities of the Texas Kali Association. By joining the membership program you will be officially recognized as a member of the Texas Kali Association and thereby ensure that you will receive the benefits of membership. In addition, it will help the Texas Kali Association strengthen its resources and better accomplish its objectives with your participation, support, contribution and knowledge. Ultimately, as the Texas Kali Association strengthens, it will be in an even better position to serve you.
What are the benefits of membership?
Membership Benefits include:
Official recognition as a Texas Kali Association member Eligibility to vote on Texas Kali Association decisions (when applicable) Eligibility for ranking within the Pekiti Tirsia System under the Texas Kali Association Access to member’s only privileged information Access to member’s only events and activities Opportunities to cross-train with related Texas Kali Association schools Discounts on some Texas Kali Association events What does membership mean?
Being a member means you are an internal part of the Texas Kali Association, a group dedicated to learning and promoting Kali while upholding high standards and principles of integrity, leadership and mastery. Membership means you are a representative of the Texas Kali Association and a member of an organization that not only supports learning Kali, but also each other.
Who is eligible?
Membership in the Texas Kali Association is open to all individuals who are engaged in or intend to be engaged in learning Kali from any instructor, school or event sponsored by the Texas Kali Association. This includes attending any of the following: classes, private instruction, camps, seminars, and the like. Membership is limited to those who are deemed by the Texas Kali Association to be of sound mind and character and is extended as a privilege not a right. Although the Texas Kali Association hopes to serve everyone interested, the Texas Kali Association reserves the right to refuse anyone for any reason.
How do I become a member?
Contact a Texas Kali Association instructor or officer about being your sponsor. Complete the Texas Kali Association membership application and send it with payment to:
Leslie Buck
1903 Morrow St.
Austin, Texas 78757Please make your checks or money orders payable to Leslie Buck.
Why must I have a sponsor?
In order to continue to provide a safe training environment, the Texas Kali Association requires that all applying members have a reference. This reference is called a sponsor, and must be an instructor or officer of the Texas Kali Association. However, sponsorship is easy to obtain. Either an instructor or officer of the Texas Kali Association will invite you to join and thereby become your sponsor, or you can simply ask about membership through email, by phone or in person. Recommendations from Texas Kali Association members, friends and affiliates will greatly help you obtain a sponsor.
When can I become a member?
Anytime. Applications for membership are accepted throughout the year.
How much is membership?
Membership dues are $35 per calendar year. Dues are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Dues are not prorated regardless of when membership is initiated.
What happens after I apply?
Once the Texas Kali Association receives your application and payment, you will be notified whether your application has been accepted or denied. If accepted, you will enter the Texas Kali Association with a 90-day evaluation period during which you will receive partial membership benefits. After your evaluation period, if you are accepted as a full member, then you will receive:
- An acceptance letter (certificate of membership)
- A Texas Kali Association Member identification card
What happens if I am not accepted?
In the case that you are not accepted as a member of the Texas Kali Association, you will be discreetly notified and your payment will be refunded.
Do I need to renew my membership?Yes. Membership must be renewed yearly in order to continue to receive your membership benefits. Please note, membership must be renewed January of each year regardless of when your membership began.
How do I renew my membership?
In order to continue to receive your benefits, simply fill out the membership application above and mail it together with your dues to the Texas Kali Association before the end of January each year. Please submit your forms and payment together.
What are my dues used for?
Yearly membership dues are used to defray administrative expenses and project costs, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Website fees
- Certificates for members
- Funding for Texas Kali Association programs and projects
- Texas Kali Association member handouts and reference materials
- Equipment and supplies
- Flyers, pamphlets, CD’s and other materials used to promote the Texas Kali Association and its activities.
- Assistance in research and development expenses
- Assistance in sponsoring guest instructors for seminars
- Down payments for facilities used for special events (Mastery Camp, Seminars, etc.)
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information, speak with your Texas Kali Association instructor, Associate School Director or contact the Texas Kali Association by email at info@TexasKali.org.
