Belong
Meet fellow Malayalees and contribute to the growth of the community. Cultivate and foster our cultural heritage with our children and among ourselves.
Membership
More than membership. Be part of the community.
Annual membership is the simplest way to keep GCKA running — and the best way for your family to be part of everything we do.
Why join
What membership gives your family
Member pricing
Discounts on GCKA events — Onam Sadhya, Christmas, movies and more. In 2026, Onam Sadhya was $25 for member adults versus $30.
Free Social & Picnic
Free participation in the annual Social and Picnic.
Calendar & souvenir
A free individual copy of the annual Malayalam Calendar and the Carolina Malayali souvenir.
Take the stage
Only active members can register and perform in Onam and Christmas cultural programs, and enroll children in Malayalam Kalari.
Stay in the loop
Timely notice of community events. Membership fees may be tax deductible depending on your tax situation.
Membership types
Choose your membership
The membership year runs for 12 months, from October 1 through September 30 of the next calendar year. Memberships renew manually.
Most families choose
Family
$52
per year · Oct 1
Bundle — unlimited household members.
Join as FamilySingle
$31
per year · Oct 1
One adult member.
Join as SingleStudent
$11
per year · Oct 1
Student membership.
Join as StudentSenior Citizen
Free
lifetime
GCKA offers lifetime free membership to anyone above 70. Only husband and wife can be in this household, and either one should be above 70. All GCKA membership rules apply.
Join as Senior CitizenPrices shown are from Wild Apricot. When the live connection is configured, this page reads current levels automatically.
Eligibility
Who can join
GCKA membership is open to any adult over the age of eighteen, currently a resident of North Carolina, who is — or is the spouse, son or daughter of someone — hailing from or associated with the linguistic state of Kerala, India.
In short: you're of Kerala/Malayali origin and live in North Carolina, or you're the spouse or child of someone who is.
How it works
Membership year & renewals
- Memberships run October 1 – September 30.
- Choose a level and pay securely through our membership system (Wild Apricot).
- Your Member ID is used to register for programs, Kalari and member pricing.
- Renew each year by logging in — renewals are manual, not automatic.
Your membership at work
How membership supports GCKA
All GCKA activities are run by volunteers and funded by memberships and sponsorships. Your membership pays for venues, the calendar and souvenir, youth programs and Malayalam Kalari.