Quannapowitt Yacht Club

Section 1. Any person desiring to become a member shall apply to the Membership Committee in writing and upon the Membership Committee's approval and the payment of established dues and initiation fees shall become a member. No one under the age of 14 years shall become a member except as part of a family type membership or while taking part in a Board approved instruction program.

Section 2. The Membership Committee may grant types of membership on the following basis:

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: May be granted to an applicant who, in addition to meeting all the social qualifications of membership, owns a class boat of a type currently in QYC’s racing fleet. Further, such persons must satisfy the Membership Committee of their desire and ability to compete in a reasonable number of scheduled races, and their willingness to participate in the work and maintenance of the club. Exceptions to this policy may be suggested by the Membership Committee for approval by the Board. There will be one vote per active membership.

LIMITED MEMBERSHIP: May be granted to an applicant who, in addition to meeting all the social qualifications of membership, meets the criteria for limited membership as set forth in the Club Rules and as modified by the Board from time to time. In no case shall such memberships become automatically renewable or be granted the right to vote.

Section 3. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP: May be conferred by the Board in recognition of unusual service to the club. There will be one vote per honorary life membership.

QYC GUIDELINES FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Longevity - Minimum 25 years adult membership

Service - Has provided vital services to the club or has served as a club officer or committee chairperson for a significant number of years

Age - A member who is at least 55 years of age

Awards - Awarded to the member or spouse (posthumously)

Awarded by - Majority vote of current Board Nominations - Life membership nominations can be submitted to the Board by any adult club member provided there are at least 10 adult member signatures affixed to the nomination

Section 4. No member may sell a boat to a prospective member or applicant with the understanding, implied or otherwise, that such a purchase will ensure acceptance into the club by the Membership Committee.

Section 5. Active members who resign their membership and desire reinstatement will be required to reapply for membership. If reinstated, the initiation fee will not be charged unless the membership was inactive for more than five (5) years. Exceptions to this initiation fee policy may be suggested by the Membership Committee for approval by the Board.