BREMERTON YACHT CLUB

2700 Yacht Haven Way Bremerton, Washington 98312 Telephone 360-479-2662

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

The following information is submitted in support of my/our application for membership in the Bremerton Yacht Club:

Name(s) ______Ph ______E-Mail ______

First Middle Initial Last

Name(s) ______Ph ______E-Mail ______

First Middle Initial Last

Mailing Address ______

StreetCityStateZip Code

Home Address ______

StreetCityStateZip Code

Type of Membership: Individual Family Length of time at current address ______

Primary reason(s) for Membership: Moorage____ Social ____ Cruising ____

Current employment ______Position ______

Name of boat______Type ______Length _____ Beam______Moorage Desired: Yes No

To what clubs or organizations do you currently belong? ______

What skills do you possess that will benefit the Club?______

Have you ever been expelled by any organization? Yes No Convicted of a felony? Yes No

Give the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two character references:

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NameAddressPhone Number

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NameAddressPhone Number

If this application is a re-instatement, note the circumstances and approximate date of your withdrawal.

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Funds in payment of the initiation fee of $1,500 and annual dues of $360 (pro-rated) are attached.

If applicant is under 35 years of age then Initiation Fee is $500 plus fiscal year dues of $360 (pro-rated).

I/we, the undersigned, hereby apply for membership in the Bremerton Yacht Club and if elected to membership, agree to:

Endeavor to be a true seaman:Alert, watchful and always ready to come to the aid and assistance of others;

Conduct myself and govern the conduct of guests in such a manner as to uphold the best tradition of the sea and reflect positively on the Bremerton Yacht Club, yachting fraternity and myself; and

Comply with all By-laws, Regulations, Best Management Practices and other rules of the Bremerton Yacht Club that may now or hereafter be in effect.

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Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Applicant Date

Sponsoring Members hereby recommend this/these candidate(s) for membership in the Bremerton Yacht Club and to the best of our knowledge, believe the information provided with this application is accurate.

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Signature of Sponsoring MemberSignature of Sponsoring Member

Received by Membership Committee ______Voted on by Executive Meeting ______

Read at regular meeting ______Obligated at General Meeting______

Funds Received $______Date ______

Copy to Annual Chair ______Copy to Bridge ______Copy to Treasurer ______Copy to Secretary ______

Sponsors shall accomplish or discuss with Prospective Members:

  1. Access to BYC Grounds, Marina and Club House
  2. Hours of operation for Store
  3. Provide Tour
  4. Explain fees – initiation, annual dues and timing of dues
  5. Work Party requirements
  6. Points – purpose and how earned
  7. Moorage slips and boathouses
  8. Fuel dock,need for fuel class/cardand waste pump outuse
  9. Provide a copy and discuss Regulations and By-laws
  10. Marine Railway and Waste Water System
  11. Shop and Hazardous Materials Recycling
  12. BYC Annual
  13. Oro Bay Outstation
  14. Social participation expectation
  15. Business Meeting attendance
  16. BYC Organizational structure, including committees
  17. Members use/rental of the Club House and Picnic Shelter
  18. Club Cruises
  19. BYC Website and Towline
  20. Youth Sailing Program
  21. Electronic Billing Option

As Sponsors of the aforementioned applicant(s), we confirm that the applicant has been given an overview and orientation of the above listed Club assets, practices and procedures. We further commit to providing whatever guidance and support is necessary to ensure the integration of this/these member(s) into the Bremerton Yacht Club and to support their participation/interest in our Yacht Club community.

Sponsors shall attend the Obligation of the new members and fund their first entry in the fishbowl!

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Signature of Sponsoring MemberDate

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Signature of Sponsoring MemberDate

Revised March 2013