Membership Application Process

1. Applicant should attend a membership meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, September through May, at 7:30 PM at the Kiwanis Center, 2525 Noble Road and request an application form from the Club Secretary or designee.
   
   
2. Applicant returns the form, properly completed and endorsed by two club member sponsors or one member of the Board of Directors. By attending the meetings, club work days and organized events, applicants can meet members and officers and obtain sponsorship.
   
   
3. At the time the endorsed application form is returned, the applicant will be added to the Club's mailing list by the Club Secretary.
   
   
4. At the next monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board will determine the number of openings available and consider the applicant for admission as a prospective member. The Board will consider and respond to any application within 60 days.
   
   
5. Upon acceptance of an application, the Secretary will notify the applicant of their "Prospective Member" (PM) status and provide them the information on obtaining a range safety orientation from their sponsor. Use of club facilities will be withheld until the PM attends the Club Safety Course taught once a month at the Training Building. Specific training dates can be found on the Training web page and in the Club Newsletter. A Prospective Member identification card will be issued by the Secretary. The card should be worn at all times while on the club property.
   
   
6. The PM and the sponsor will work together to become thoroughly familiar with the range safety regulations and range procedures. After an appropriate period (typically 2 to 3 months, but no longer than 6 months) the PM will complete and sign the Prospective Member Data Sheet along with the endorsement of the sponsor. This form must also endorsed by the instructor who taught the mandatory Safety Course. A written letter of recommendation may accompany the Data Sheet to further elaborate on the PM's qualifications.
   
   
7. The Board of Directors will elect new members based on the number of membership vacancies and the PM's participation in club activities (including work days), membership in the National Rifle Association, character and any other criteria deemed appropriate by the Board. The Secretary will notify the PM of the action taken.
   
   
8. Upon acceptance as an active member, the Secretary will bill the PM the initiation fee, the prorated annual dues and the fee for one share of stock in Sir Walter Land Development, Inc. Upon receipt of these fees and dues, the Secretary will issue a regular member badge and a signed and numbered stock certificate.
   
   Note: If a share of stock is not available at the time the Prospective Member is accepted by the Board of Directors, the Club Secretary will put the applicant on a waiting list till a share of stock becomes available for reassignment.
   
   
9. A new provision of the by-laws allows for the purchase of the stock in one non-refundable down payment of one-third of the current stock fee, with the balance to be paid in six equal payments over a six month period. The numbered stock certificate will be issued upon full payment.
   
   

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