Memberships - Donations - Registrations - Other

INSTRUCTIONS for making a Membership Payment: First, determine your category of membership. Then, click the Add button in the far right column one time. The quantity of "1" should be displayed in the Item Total box. If you made an error, click Subtract to reduce the quantity back to "0". NOTE: Do NOT attempt to manually enter the order quantity. There is no specific provision for paying for someone other than yourself. If you wish to pay for someone else, you must include the application form or renewal card with the Store order form so that the payment can be credited to the proper member.

At any time, you may view the items you have ordered by clicking "Shopping Cart" in the Navigation Bar at the top of the page.

Each NEW membership must have a membership application included with the order form. A web copy of our membership application is provided at the Join Us link on the Home Page. (Here is a direct link to the Membership Application Form.) This form may be filled in while on-line if it is opened in an appropriate PDF reader program, such as Adobe Reader DC. Select the desired level of membership from the items below. Membership entitles you to receive our quarterly magazine, The Sentinel, by mail or digitally. New members should mark their delivery choice on their membership application. New members may choose to receive the magazine by both options for an additional fee. For those who wish to receive both options, see item 01019 below.

All membership RENEWALS being paid for with this order should include the membership number and, if there is any change in information, the renewal notification card received from the Society. Include the notification card in the envelope with the order form to ensure that the membership renewal is being credited to the appropriate person. Select the level of membership from the items below. At present, we do not accept multi-year renewals. Please do not submit your renewal until you have received your renewal card. If you have questions about your renewal status or renewal date, please contact our membership chair by clicking this icon: Renewing members may change their option for receiving The Sentinel by marking the renewal card appropriately. For those who wish to add the dual media option, see item 01019 below for payment.

INSTRUCTIONS for making a Donation: First, determine your best way to make a donation by reading the NOTES FOR DONATIONS below. Donations can be made at this page even if no other purchase is being made from the Company Store by clicking on the amount in the far right column of the item selected. Donations made though the Store are made in increments of $20 or $25, depending upon the fund. The value shown on the right is the unit value of your donation. For example, if you desire to donate $60.00 to the General Fund, then click the Add Button 3 times until the quantity "3" appears in the Item Total box. To contribute $100.00, click the Add Button 5 times. If you click the button too many times, click the Subtract button until you reach the number you desire. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to manually enter the order quantity.

At any time, you may view the items you have ordered by clicking "Shopping Cart" in the Navigation Bar at the top of the page.

NOTES FOR DONATIONS: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society exists for the purpose of preserving the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. As the Society is a non-profit, qualified 501(c)(3) Corporation, charitable donations are tax-deductible. If you have any specific questions in this regard, please consult with your tax advisor.

Membership dues and donations, as well as Company Store Sales, from any and all who are interested in the preservation of the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, are the life-blood of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society. Without all of these elements, we cannot exist and preserve the history of our favorite railroad. Donations can be made as part of a member's renewal, as part of a regular order from the Company Store, or as a larger cash donation that is the result of a direct appeal. A Company Store order form can be used if you simply desire to aid the Society in its mission without ordering a product or renewing a membership. Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Potential donors interested in contributing to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Historical Society should refer to the Donations page where there is detailed information regarding donations. The Store items listed below are generally for smaller donations which can be added to a merchandise order. Donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged with a letter. If you wish other recognition for larger donations, you should make your donation from the Donations page where you will find the detailed Donation Policy and the appropriate Donation Form. You may request an acknowledgement letter for donations of less than $100.

If you desire to use the Donation Form and to make a purchase from the Store, you may include both that form and your Store order in the same envelope mailed to the Society. You may make your payment with one check or credit card, but for a larger donations, if you itemize contributions, you may want to pay your donation separate from the Store order.

The B&O RHS has grouped its various donation objectives into the major funds listed below:

• General Fund: This is an unrestricted fund shown as Item 01020. Donations to this fund may be used for any purpose just so long as that purpose assists the Society in accomplishing its mission.


• Archives Projects Fund: This is a restricted fund shown as Item 01110. Donations to this fund are used only for the purchase of archival material or for equipment, supplies, and software to be used to develop and catalog archival material.


• Building Fund: This is a restricted fund shown as Item 01210. Donations to this fund are used only for the purpose of purchasing, improving, and maintaining real property used by the Society to accomplish its mission.

To make a donation through the Company Store, please choose from the items below:

INSTRUCTIONS for making a Registration or Other Payment: First, determine which event you want to pay for. Then, click the Add button in the far right column one time. The quantity of "1" should be displayed in the Item Total box. If you made an error, click Subtract to reduce the quantity back to "0". NOTE: Do NOT attempt to manually enter the order quantity. You may select a quantity greater than one if you are registering more than one person.

For Other Payments, the amount can be added to any purchase made from the Company Store by clicking on the amount in the far right column of the item selected. Payments made though the Store are made in increments of $5 or $1 depending upon the service provided. The value shown on the right is the unit value of your payment. For example, if you are to pay $30.00 to the Society for a service paid in a $5 increment, then click the Add Button 6 times until the quantity "6" appears in the Item Total box. If you click the button too many times, click the Subtract button until you reach the number you desire. NOTE AGAIN: Do NOT attempt to manually enter the order quantity.

If you want or need to send in an order using a manual order form, there is one provided through a link on the Store Specials page.

At any time, you may view the items you have ordered by clicking "Shopping Cart" in the Navigation Bar at the top of the page.

One or more registrations may be submitted per order. Similarly, other items may also be paid for.

The ANNUAL CONVENTION registration form is provided with the Third Quarter Sentinel. It will list multiple events to be paid for individually, some will have a meal selction. You will choose the event(s) and selections you want. The completed form must be mailed to the Society address noted on the form with your check. Due to the number of selection options, the cost is variable for each registrant; thus, the cost of the convention cannot be entered on a Store order.

The MINI-CON registration form will be provided with the appropriate issue of the Sentinel. It may list more than one item to be paid for individually. You will choose the one(s) you want and pay the total by selecting the appropriate item below. If the form contains more than just the registration fee, the completed form will have to be mailed to the Society address noted on the form. For the Eastern Mini-con, see item 01920; for the Western (Ohio) Mini-con, see item 01930.

The FOUNDER'S DAY DINNER registration form will be provided with the appropriate issue of the Sentinel. It may list selections. You will choose the one(s) you want and pay the total by selecting the appropriate item below. If the form contains more than just the registration fee, the completed form will have to be mailed to the Society address noted on the form. For the Founder's Day Dinner, see item 01940.

An OTHER PAYMENT example provided below is for Archives Research. Your invoice will provide the total amount due for one or more categories. You pay the total by selecting the appropriate item below. For Archives Research, see item 01510 at the bottom of the page. [This category is not in numeric sequence.] Of course, you may pay the exact amount of the invoice by sending a separate check.