Annual Membership
Bangla-O-Biswa is a membership based premier non-profit, tax exempt organization registered under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal revenue code of 1954, serving the Greater Boston area. Bangla-O-Biswa is committed to serving its members and offers annual membership to join the organization. Being a non-profit organization, our aim is to balance our income with our expenditures.
Thus, the membership fee is adjusted every year depending on our expenditure.
To become a member, you have different options to choose from that best fit your requirements. Payments can either be made by check to “Bangla-O-Biswa” at the Picnic or Durga Puja event or Online as below
Please note that Bangla-O-Biswa does not have a pro-rated membership system. Our membership is for one year and starts on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year. If someone gets membership after the Picnic but before or at Durga Puja, then the following years’ Picnic will be offered FREE to them.
It is a membership-based organization that organizes the below major events each year along with other member-only/open to all events:
- Members Appreciation Day (Annual Picnic)
- Durga Puja
- Saraswati Pujo
- Basanta Utsav/Kabi Jayanti
Along with other special events which are notified to its members as and when it happens.
Types of Annual Membership
Bangla-O-Biswa, for the year 2024-2025, offers the below types of Annual Membership at Normal Rates:
- Bangla-O-Biswa Family Member.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Individual Member.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Patron Member.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Grand Patron Member.
EARLY BIRD SALE PRICE – ENDED AUGUST 19, 2024:
- Bangla-O-Biswa Family Member — $315 for the Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Individual Member — $200 for the Individual.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Patron Member — $450 for Patron Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Grand Patron Member — $550 for Grand Patron Family.
ONLINE SALE PRICE – ENDED OCTOBER 3, 2024:
- Bangla-O-Biswa Family Member — $345 for the Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Individual Member — $210 for the Individual.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Patron Member — $450 for Patron Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Grand Patron Member — $550 for Grand Patron Family.
GATE PRICE – ONGOING:
- Bangla-O-Biswa Family Member — $370 for the Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Individual Member — $210 for the Individual.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Patron Member — $450 for Patron Family.
- Bangla-O-Biswa Grand Patron Member — $550 for Grand Patron Family.
Member Benefits
Bangla-O-Biswa Family/Individual Member
- All regular events organized by Bangla-O-Biswa are free for all Members and their families, or the Individual in case of an Individual Member.
- Member’s Family is defined as Husband, Wife, and 2 Kids below the age of 18 yrs. Concert Tickets will be included for the entire Family including kids. For any Kids above the age of 18yrs, we need to avail of an Individual membership apart from the Family Membership.
- Members will receive Premier Seating in all Concerts and Programs (Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Basanta Utsav)
- Members and their families will be invited to perform in various Bangla-O-Biswa-hosted cultural events.
- Two adults and Two kids tickets for our concerts in Durga Puja are included in the Family Membership.
- One adult ticket for our concerts in Durga Puja is included in the Individual Membership.
- Visiting Parents are included in the membership. Concert Tickets for Visiting parents are also included in the membership.
- Each Member will have full and equal voting rights and privileges and the right to contest for the executive committee positions individually.
- Members will be eligible to participate in the Annual General Body Meeting and will get a chance to review the Association’s events, its financial status, and any other matter that is important for the smooth operations of the organization.
- Members participating in the Annual General Body will have the power to elect the Executive Committee, dissolve the Executive Committee, make specific recommendations to the Executive Committee and change provisions of the Bangla-O-Biswa Constitution.
- With consent from the Members, their names will be published on the website and the annual magazine.
- Members will be allowed to attend all member-only events.
- Members will get special discounted tickets in Bangla-O-Biswa organized Special Events.
Bangla-O-Biswa Patron Member
- Patrons will get all advantages of a Bangla-O-Biswa Family Member as mentioned above.
- Patrons will get VIP seating in all regular events organized by Bangla-O-Biswa.
- Patrons will get free vendor tables during the events
Bangla-O-Biswa Grand Patron Member
- Grand Patrons will get all advantages of a Bangla-O-Biswa Patron member as mentioned above.
- All regular events organized by Bangla-O-Biswa are free for all Grand Patron Members and their families, including their parents/grandparents and all kids (age is not considered)
- Grand Patrons will get VVIP seating in all regular events organized by Bangla-O-Biswa.
- Grand Patrons will be eligible to provide free advertising and other marketing materials on the website and the magazine.
Above all, being a member gives you a sense of belonging and ownership, and the ability to bring change.