We are so glad that you are interested in our chapter. We are a club of Disneyana enthusiasts who, like yourself, enjoy sharing the joys created by Walt Disney and perpetuated by the Walt Disney Company. We hope you will enjoy being one of us and take an active part in our activities. We want you to take full advantage of what the club has to offer.

The Chapter at the Park is the Orange County Chapter of the Disneyana Fan Club (formerly NFFC). To be a member of our Chapter, you must also belong to the National Club. If you are not a member, we invite you to join. Yearly dues the DFC are $29.00 and our Chapter dues are to be determined at a later date.

Our meetings are held on the Second (2nd) Saturday every other month with the first meeting of the New Year to be in February followed by April, June, etc. with the exception of December when we hold our Christmas party. The February meeting will be from 12:00n to 3:00p. See the "Where We Are" link for the meeting location.

Each meeting is "themed" to reflect different aspects of Disney enthusiasm and we invite each member to bring an item in their collection that corresponds to the theme of the meeting for Show and Tell. Some of our themes have included "Disney Books & Records," "Disney Villains," and "Disney Restaurants." Show and Tell is just another excuse for us to show off our collections. We occasionally have guest speakers from the Disney Company or other experts who have knowledge that will help us better enjoy Disneyana.

"Swap and Sell" is a time of chatting with friends and browsing over items other members may be offering for sale. This is a great time to get to know other members and even add that one missing item to your collection.

Our opportunity drawing is always a highlight of our meetings. Items range from new Disney items to hard to find collectibles. Opportunity tickets are available at each meeting for $1.00 each, (6) for $5.00 or (14) for $10.00.

We have a monthly newsletter titled "The Orange County Passport." In the chapter newsletter there will be an announcement of the theme of the upcoming meetings along with a reminder of the date and time. The newsletter is also full of Disney items, from secrets that are happening in the Disney Company to what is new in Disney merchandise to activities taking place at Disneyland. Also contains other great things such as parties, special events and Disney Diners Club (where we meet for dinner at a different restaurant either at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure or in the neighborhood). These and other events will be announced in the upcoming newsletters. There is also a want ad section for those members who have something to sell or are looking for that hard to find item. It is all offered free to you as a member of The Chapter at the Park.

We welcome you to The Chapter at the Park and hope to see you real soon by becoming an active member. You can join in the fun and excitement by returning the enclosed application and the appropriate dues or by speaking to a Board member at one of the meetings. I would like to invite you to be my guest at our next meeting and see what we are all about.

See you at the next meeting!