Membership Committee
Anthony Pumilia
845-733-6962
Article III - Membership
A) The types of membership shall be:
Regular Members - Shall consist only of those members who have
successfully completed the application process and continuously
pay yearly dues.
Family Members - Shall consist only of the spouse and children
under age 18, or children to age 22, who are fulltime students or
in the Armed Services. They pay no dues but have all rights of a
regular member except they may not vote or hold office.
Honorary Members - Shall consist only of those nominated and
approved by majority vote of members present at a regular
meeting. They shall consist of individuals who have displayed
outstanding service to the club. They pay no dues but have all
the rights of a regular member. They shall be an honorary member
for life unless revoked.
Landowner Members - Shall consist of cooperating landowners
allowing the posting of 10 acres or more (for access and use by
the club). They pay no dues but have all the rights a regular
member except they may not vote or hold office.
B) Eligibility: Citizens of the U.S. 18 years of age or older may
become a member of this organization. To become a member they
must: 1) Attend an orientation meeting, 2) Remit the usual fees
and dues, 3) Present proof of membership in the National Rifle
Association, and 4) Be confirmed by a vote by the members at a
regular meeting. An applicant shall be excluded if they receive
three negative votes from the members present at a regular
meeting.
C) Conduct: A member of the Walden Sportsmen's Club is expected
to conduct himself as a true sportsman at all times, work for the
good of the club, be aware of existing game laws and follow those
laws carefully. He should also be concerned about game and land
management, landowner relations and hunting ethics. He should
work to sharpen his shooting skills and always keep safely in
mind while using any sporting implement. He is encouraged to
support any organization which works for the good of sportsmen.
D) Rights: To hold office; to vote; to use range, club and
adjoining land; to hunt property posted by the club after
landowner obtaining permission; to bring one guest at a time to
use shooting facilities, to have spouse and children to use club
grounds for any legitimate use.
E) Obligations: to pay dues, to attend as many meetings as
possible; assist in work details; to encourage all others to be a
good sportsmen; to work for the benefit of the club as a whole;
to follow all additional rules and regulations as established by
the club membership.
F) The number of members shall be decided at the annual meeting.
The number established shall include only regular members.
G) New Members shall only be considered at the October and March
meetings.