LWYC Membership

Members of the Lake Wallenpaupack Yacht Club, herein after referred to as “LWYC”, shall be those persons who apply for, and are admitted to membership in the following classes:

 

Proprietary Members

Any individual and spouse/declared partner, age 21 years or older, who owns three or more shares of stock in LWYC Corporation who are in good standing, including all their children under age 24 children in the Armed Forces (I.D. required) and children that are full time students (I.D. required) are accorded Club privileges. Only Proprietary Members may hold elective offices in the Club. Proprietary Members are subject to the annual dues, fees and assessments which, when paid, are considered to be in good standing.

 

Junior Members

Any individual between the ages of 16 and 24 years not already a member who does not necessarily own stock in the LWYC Corporation. Said member may remain in Junior membership status if a full-time student or in the Armed Forces. Junior members will be entitled to the same privileges accorded to children of Proprietary members and subject to the junior membership dues. Junior members over the age of 24 claiming to be a student must provide written verification from the school of enrollment verifying full-time student status. Junior members over the age of 24 claiming military status must provide a copy of their current military photo ID. Such documentation must be submitted with annual dues payment or junior membership will be forfeited.

 

Associate Members

Any individual and spouse/declared partner, age 21 years or older, who does not own stock in LWYC Corporation, who are in good standing, including all of their children under age 24, children in the Armed Forces (I.D. required) and children that are full time students (I.D. required) will be accorded privileges of the Club for one (1) year only and will be subject to the annual dues, fees and assessments of a Proprietary member. Associate Members may not vote at the Annual Meeting or any other special meeting.

 

Inactive Members

For a yearly fee established by the Board, members may maintain an inactive status. An inactive member in good standing may regain his/her Proprietary status by paying the then current dues and assessments.  If inactive fees are not paid, one’s membership is terminated.

 

Social Members

Social members must meet the same admission requirements as Proprietary members; however, they will have no initiation fee, no stock purchase, no voting privileges and no keys. Access to Club facilities is only with Club social activities or Board approval. They may park at docks if coming to Club functions by boat. They will pay annual dues and assessments as established by the Board. Total social membership is limited to 80% of Proprietary membership.

 

Life and Honorary Members

Life and Honorary memberships may be granted at the discretion of the Board. Life and Honorary members are not subject to annual dues but shall be subject to all other assessments or fees.

 

Temporary Membership

Limited to 7 days maximum in any 12 month period. Temporary Members are non – voting and rights are limited to the use of boats, access to the beach and picnic area. Temporary Membership must be preapproved by the Commodore. Examples of temporary members can be parents, children over 24, grandchildren, siblings. 

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ADMISSIONS

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Application for new membership will be accepted for Associate, Social and Junior memberships only. A copy of a photo ID verifying name, age and current address must be submitted with any application. Applicants who meet the qualifications for membership shall be admitted, when vacancies exist, upon written application to the membership secretary on the standard LWYC form and after receiving approval, written or oral, of the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting or via email vote.

 

At the end of the Associate member’s first year, the BOD will meet to determine if the Associate member should be accepted as a Proprietary member. This review will focus on the member’s participation in the club’s social activities, as well as attendance on work days (and dock days if said member has a slip/beach assignment). All dues and assessments must be paid on time.

 

Upon successful completion of one (1) year as an Associate member, said member shall be required to purchase at least three (3) shares of stock in the LWYC Corporation to become a Proprietary member, submit application for Social membership of forfeit membership in LWYC.

 

Upon successful completion of one (1) year as a Social member, said member may continue as a Social member or, by written request to the Membership Secretary, become a Proprietary member after paying any initiation fee and dues for said class of membership, purchasing three (3) shares of stock in the LWYC Corporation and paying any assessments in effect at that time.

 

Upon successful completion of one (1) year as a Junior member, said member may continue as a Junior member until he/she no longer meets the qualifications of a Junior member. At such time, said member may continue as a Social member (after paying dues for said class of membership), become a Proprietary member by formal application to the Membership Secretary (after paying dues for said class of membership and purchasing three (3) or more shares of stock in the LWYC Corporation) or forfeit membership in LWYC.

 

Upon meeting all financial requirements, no further approval is required. 

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MEMBER’S CODE OF CONDUCT

 

All members of the Club and each of his/her immediate family members agree to act with decorum and to comply with all the Club’s Rules and By-Laws.  Any refusal or neglect to do so, or any conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors (BOD), is offensive or unworthy of a member, and injurious to the peace, order, welfare and reputation of the Club, shall place members at risk of disciplinary action. Members shall also be responsible for the actions of their guests and their compliance with Club Rules and By-Laws