Q. How are new members identified ?
A. New members for TYC are normally identified in two ways: current members know a candidate
personally or an individual cntacts the club asking for information.
In the first situation where two current club members are acquainted with a prospective member,
and are willing to sponsor the applicant for membership, the procedure includes that the
sponsors alert the Membership Committee ChairPersons, obtain an pplication form and
begin the Membership Process as described above.
In the second situation, a prospective applicant (after contacting the club for information)
should contact directly either ChairPerson of the Membership Committee. The Membership Chair
will meet with the prospective applicant and provide more detailed club & application information.
The Membership Chair will then invite the prospective applicant to meet members of the
Board of Directors, any upcoming club meetings/events, and/or tour the TYC facility.
Ideally through this process, club members will become aware of the prospective applicant's
interest and be able to initiate a relationship that will lead to the Member Application process.
Q. As an Applicant, do I need two sponsors for membership ?
A. Yes, two sponsors are necessary. However, as indicated in the Membership Process,
two letters of recommendation may fulfill this requirement of the process.
Q. What should a letter of recommnedation state?
A. A letter of recommendation should state the length of time acquainted, whether the
relationship is social or business and the reasons you feel the applicant (and family)
will be worthwhile additions to the Yacht Club. Also to be included is how the prospect's
talents can fulfill our volunteerism requirement, and a vouch for their financial
and moral character.
Q. How long does the application process take?
A. The process may take from one to three months.
Q. What happens if the Board of Directors does not approve an applicant for membership ??
A. The TYC Secretary will notify the applicant of this action.
Q. How much will membership cost ?
A. There is a one-time initiation fee : $500.00 + tax (full membership), or
$350.00 + tax (social membership);
The annual membership dues are : $250.00 + tax (full membership), or
$125.00 + tax (social membership);
The annual membersip dues are normally payable January 31 of each year.
Upon joining TYC, the "letter of acceptance" will include an invoice, payable within (30) days
for both the initiation fee and the 1st year's member dues.
Q. What are other requirements of membership ?
A. Volunteer a minimum ten (10) work hours per year, toward various club activities and/or work parties.
TYC also asks its members to be the "Officer of the Day" (a 4 hour shift) whose responsibility
is to assist our Club Stewards during that time. Based upon membership levels, this would
occur about once every two years.
Q. How does a new member get acquaiinted with the Yacht Club ?
A. The easiest way is for either of the sponsors to invite their applicant/member down to the club
to work on a mutual committee or party, enjoy an activity/party together, or contact a member
of the Board of Directors for more information about the needs of the Club.
The sponsors of the new member are expected to work with them, keep in touch and
mentor' them through, at least, the 1st year's experience. They should ensure
the new member is monitored for their required annual volunteer work hours, and
generally, guide them toward maintaining their "membership in good standing" with the club.