I, ____________________________________, being eighteen (18) years of age, do hereby apply for a REGULAR - MEMBERSHIP in the Southern Dutchess & Putnam Sportsmen’s Association, Inc..  I agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of this organization and the Conservation laws of the State of New York.  It is understood that if, for any reason, my application is rejected, my application fee will be returned.

             

APPLICANTS NAME: (print) __________________________________________________

                                                                                 

Address: _________________________________________________________________

 

City: _____________________________________ State: __________ Zip :____________

 

Phone No: ____________________  DoB: ________________ E-mail: __________________________

 

Proposed by: ______________________________________  I am a “walk on” applicant: _______

 

Reference:     ________________________________________________________

    

                      _________________________________________________________

 

1. Applicants for Regular Membership should enclose with their application a check for three hundred ninety one ($400.00) dollars. ($225.00 initiation fee; $174.00 first year’s dues; $1.00 N.Y.S. Conservation Fund).

 

2. Applicants for Shooter Membership are no longer being accepted.
 

3. Your application will be read at two (2) Regular Meetings (3rd Friday of each month, except Apr.) and voted upon by the Membership after the second reading.   You must be present for these meetings.  If you cannot be present due to unforeseen circumstances, you must petition the BoD for an exemption.

NOTE:      After your first reading but prior to your second reading you must:

                         a: meet with our Greeting Committee     and   

                         b: attended our Orientation & Safety Course.

 

4.  All Members are issued an ID card and decal for their personal vehicle.   If challenged at/on the Clubhouse grounds, ranges, pheasant preserve, Assn. leased hunting lands or Assn. owned lands, this I.D. shall be produced to verify current Membership.  WITHOUT IT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE.

 

5. All Regular Members must register for service (16 hrs. per year) in a Committee.  New Regular

Members shall be assigned, for their first work year (16 hrs.) of service, as the needs of the Association dictate.   Non-worked hrs. will be charged at $17.50 per hour when dues renewal time comes in Apr.

 

6.   All Members, upon acceptance, are required to be members of the N.R.A. within 6 months.  In lieu of N.R.A. membership all members will be required to provide a $35.00 donation fee to be sent to the N.R.A. by the Association.

 

APPLICANTS SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _____________

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