Become A Member
The Finch Society of San Diego County cannot exist without its members. As a small volunteer run organization it is your interest and patronage that makes the club successful. Membership is one of the primary ways in which the club raises funds in order to put on the programming and events that make it so special. Please look over the benefits of becoming a Club member, and consider joining this one of a kind club. The program meetings (are open to everyone), where excellent speakers, ranging from acclaimed international conservationists to some of our own members provide entertaining and educational presentations and hands on experiences.
Club Membership Benefits include :
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Only Members may Buy, Sell or Trade birds at the meetings.
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Members get bonus tickets when buying raffle tickets.
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Members who are present at the monthly meeting are automatically entered in the 'early bird drawing'.
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Subscription to the Monthly Newsletter, bringing you the latest updates on club goings on.
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Every year members get a "free lunch" at the annual Birthday Celebration and grand raffle.
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The ability to vote, and/or run for office as one of the club's elected Board of Directors (adult members only)
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Being a part of a unique and very special community of like-minded individuals interested in Finches and Softbills.
The Finch Society of San Diego County has been a club since 1973, but we only exist because of our members! From La Jolla to Lakeside, Oceanside to Otay, we're a small volunteer-run organization, which means true success comes with the membership of dedicated finch breeders like you. Membership dues go exclusively monthly Finch Society programming, bird auctions and hosting the special events that make our club so special. Please check out the club benefits!
Pay By Check:
Need to pay for your membership via check? Please use the Contact Us link and we will help you become a member or attend the next Finch Society meeting and pay your membership at the door with cash or check.
Pay Online with PayPal:
The buttons on your right are through PayPal.
Cancelling or changing your account Online with PayPal:
PayPal offers this following information for cancelling your auto-renew if you decide to do so. Pease Note: The Finch Society can't change or cancel your membership because they don't have (and do not want) your PayPal account information.
What is an automatic payment and how do I update or cancel one?
An automatic payment, also known as a subscription, billing agreement, or recurring payment, authorizes a merchant to charge you without signing in to your PayPal account.
For more information on automatic payments, please visit PayPal's user agreement at PayPal.com.
Here’s how to find your automatic payments on the PayPal website:
1.Log in to Paypal.com
2. Go to Settings.(look for the gear symbol on top right)
3. Click Payments.(top center button)
4. Select Automatic payments or Subscriptions and saved businesses.
5. Select the merchant (Finch Society is the merchant.) On this page, you can cancel the automatic payment and change the backup payment method.
Most automatic payments allow you to assign a specific payment method when you set them up. It means that this specific payment method will be prioritized for making the relevant automatic payment, even if you’ve chosen a different card or bank as your preferred way to make general payments with PayPal.
Here's how to change the payment method for automatic payment:
1. Select your current payment method.
2. Select a new payment method or click Link a new card or bank.
3. Click Save.
Contact information for your merchant can be found in the automatic payment.
To update your automatic payment method on the app (phone or device app):
1. Tap Accounts.
2. Tap Subscriptions and saved businesses.
3. Tap the merchant to view or update.
4. You can update your preferred payment method.
To remove a payment method on the app:
1. Tap Accounts.
2. Tap Subscriptions and saved businesses.
3. Tap the merchant to view or update.
4. Tap Remove PayPal as your payment method
Reference this Paypal site as of March 28, 2025