Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Application Form A, Side 1

To be completed by the Applicant and sent to the Sponsor

www.AtlantaYachtClub.org

Click here for Form B

Click here for Boat Parking Space Application

Prospective members are asked to review the Purpose of the Atlanta Yacht Club as stated in the Constitution and By-Laws and reprinted hereon. The foundation and principle aim of the Club is to "promote sailing."

Article II: Purpose

The principal purposes of the Club shall be: to promote sailing in all its branches; to help promote water safety and a code of ethics for the waterways; to form a social and activity nucleus for people in this area interested in sailing; to develop an active relationship with other sailing organizations; to promote racing and other sailing activities; and to foster a spirit of helpfulness and good fellowship.

Prior to completing this application please answer the following questions regarding your anticipated use of the AYC. If you are new to sailing, please provide a reasonable estimate.


I will sail approximately how many days in the coming year.

I will enroll in an adult sailing class in the coming year.

Yes


No

I have children or grandchildren that will enroll in a Junior Training Program.

Yes


No

I will volunteer in support of sailing, the Club and/or Jr. Training in the coming year.

Yes


No

I understand that the primary Purpose of the Atlanta Yacht Club is focused on sailing, safety and related activities.  That I will endeavor to regularly participate in sailing activities and that a spirit of volunteerism is expected in support of sailing, the Club and her fleets.


Signature of Prospective Applicant :

Date :


Mark the Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Category you are applying for :

Regular

Associate

Temporary

Student


Last Name :


First Name :

Middle Initial :

Nickname :


Street Address :


Apartment Number :

City :

State :

Zip Code :
(9 digits, if known)

Home phone :

Age :


Spouse Name :



Email Address :


Spouse Email :


Employer :


Street Address :

Suite or Floor Number :

City :

State :

Zip code :

Work Phone :


Spouse Work Phone :



Children (unmarried dependants under 25 years old)

Name :


Birthdate :

Name :

Birthdate :

Name :

Birthdate :


For Temporary Membership, in what Yacht Club are you a member in good standing?


For Student Membership, in what college are you enrolled as a full time student?


State any previous sailing experience :


Boats presently owned (Type and length):


If you do not now own a boat, do you plan to purchase one?

Yes


No


If yes, what type?



Would you like help selecting a boat?

Yes


No


Other club affiliations, etc.?


Has your Sponsor explained each of the following? (Please check)

Purpose of the club?

Yes

No

How the club is financed (stock, initiation fees, dues)?

Yes

No

How the club is governed?

Yes

No

Difference between fleet and club activities?

Yes

No

Current state of the club’s finances?

Yes

No

How your application will be processed?

Yes

No

Purpose of the constitution, by-laws, and rules and regulations?

Yes

No

Were you advised that an outside character reference report may be secured by the Membership Committee?

Yes

No

Were you cautioned against using the club facilities, except as the guest of a member, and storing your boat on club property until your membership has been officially confirmed in writing?

Yes

No


State any questions you would like answered by the Membership Committee?


Date :


Signature of applicant :


Date :


Print sponsor's name :

Signature of sponsor :


Date :


Print co-sponsor's name :

Signature of co-sponsor :


Please include your check for the initiation fee with this signed application.
Regular $600.00, Associate $120.00.

There is no initiation fee for Temporary, Student or former Regular member being readmitted (one time limit).