All club rights and
privileges shall be extended to new members during their Internship year.
Internship Program
MBSC is a sportsman's club founded on work ethic,
sportsmanship, and a strong spirit of volunteerism. New members upon initial
acceptance into the club (on the night they are voted) shall be enrolled in the
MBSC Internship Program and will be assigned to one of three working committees
for a period of (12) months with a (12) hour minimum of volunteer service
required. These committees are: Kitchen, Buildings & Grounds, and
Bar/Entertainment, each headed by a manager.
New members will rotate between the three committees during
this (12) month period which offers a great opportunity to meet other long
standing members, gives you a chance to become more familiar with the
inner-workings of the club, and offers MBSC members in good standing an
opportunity to get to know you, our newest members. During the Internship
Program period new members shall have full access to the MBSC facilities.
On the (12) month anniversary date of a new member’s
Internship Program, those names will be presented to the BOD by the Membership
and/or Executive Secretaries where they will be reviewed for final approval as
members in good standing with the MBSC. We understand there may be
individuals with limited capabilities or extenuating circumstances that would
prevent strenuous types of labor due to a variety of circumstances and would
like to ensure our newest members that this will be taken into account on a
fair, equitable, and case-by-case basis. The MBSC welcomes those that want to
assist the club and does not tolerate discrimination.
We hope that our new members will enjoy the Internship
Program and will take advantage of what it has to offer, and that you will
continue this spirit of volunteerism and sportsmanship after completion of the
program - because the needs of the MBSC don’t stop there! The club has 250+
members and 62 acres; has 4 main facilities and various outdoor shooting
ranges for Archery, Rifle, Pistol, & Black Powder so there is always something
that requires attention.
We look forward to getting to know you, our newest members,
and hope you'll enjoy getting to know us and what the club stands for. The three
main committee managers set club priorities by working with other C\committee
heads and the BOD. They will contact you regarding their respective work parties
and will set their own schedules. When available, notices for work parties will
also be published in the monthly newsletter and on the website. We look forward
to getting to know you, and hope you will enjoy the Internship Program en route
to becoming a member in good standing.
Membership Types
There are five types of memberships in the MBSC: Regular, Spousal, Senior,
Life, and Honorary. The conditions and fees associated with these membership
types are as follows.
Regular Membership
Any applicant for Regular membership in the MBSC must be 18 years
of age. Upon acceptance into the MBSC via the voting procedures as
outlined in Article (6), Section (2) of the bylaws, a Regular Member
must be a member in good standing before he/she may sponsor an
applicant.
Cost of membership for Regular Members: One time Initiation Fee
of $200, Annual dues of $150.
Spousal membership
The legal spouse of a Regular, Life or Senior Member may become a
Spousal Member upon application and approval of the BOD, along with
payment of the current annual dues.
Spousal Members shall have no voting rights, shall not hold an
elected position, sponsor anyone for membership, and shall have no
vested interests or other rights in the MBSC. Separation of family
status (i.e., divorce) shall nullify the Spousal Membership status. A
Spousal Member may become a Regular Member by going through the voting
procedures as outlined in Article (6), Section (2); and by paying the
Initiation Fee. Upon the death of the Regular Member, the Spousal
Member may become a Regular Member as previously outlined provided
that action is taken prior to the expiration of the current
membership.
Annual dues of $150
Senior Membership
Any Regular Member who attains the age of 70 years and who has been
a member in good standing for (5) years shall become a Senior Member.
Annual Dues $50.00
Life Membership
Any Regular or Senior Member shall become a Life Member after 25
years as a member in good standing. This shall entitle the members to
have their name engraved on the MBSC Life Membership Plaque, and also
shall be awarded a Life Membership pin.
Annual Dues $50.00
Founding Membership (PLANK)
A Founding Member is one who was a member when the club was founded
and incorporated, and who has been recognized and voted by the BOD on
July 1, 1999 or later.
No annual dues
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership shall be awarded at the BOD’s discretion to
individuals who may be beneficial to the MBSC in some way. Honorary
Members shall not have voting rights, nor the right to hold elected
office, nor the right to sponsor anyone for membership, and shall have
no vested interested or rights in the MBSC.
No annual dues
Dues
Annual Dues shall be required of all members except Honorary
& Founding Members (Planks), payable by April (1) for the following year; the
amount to be determined by the BOD. Any member whose Dues are delinquent April
(1) shall have 30 days grace for payment - plus a 10 % surcharge for late fee.
If Dues plus surcharge are delinquent after the thirty (30) day grace period,
the DNP (Delinquent No-Pay) Member shall be dropped from the membership roster
and must re-apply as a New Member. Any member desiring to be disconnected for a
period of one (1) year or more may place the MBSC in receipt of a letter of
withdrawal. This letter shall allow the member to be reinstated by paying the
Annual Dues for the current year, and by a ballot of those present at any
General Assembly Meeting. In this instance, re-payment of the Initiation is
not warranted. If the MBSC is not in receipt of a letter of withdrawal from a
member disconnected over 30 days without payment of Dues, the member shall apply
for membership as a New Member, and shall pay both the Initiation Fee and the
Annual dues. Any new member who fails to complete their required 12 hour
internship within their first 12 month will be removed from the membership roll
with no monies refunded. Addendum II : Dues shall be paid in full by
any member joining or re-joining the club from April 1- Dec. 31. Members joining
after Dec. 31 through March 31 shall pay pro- rated dues equal to ½ of the full
dues fee.
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to all new members of the Monument Beach Sportsman’s
Club. This website has been designed to assist new members in becoming familiar
with the club’s primary rules and regulations. But above all - to assist you in
learning how to become involved in the many interesting activities the club has
to offer.
This website includes a copy of the club’s bylaws,
Range Rules for all of our respective ranges, a current
listing of the BOD and Executive Board Members, duties
and responsibilities of Club Officers, and an explanation of the requirements of
the Internship Program for new members.
Our Officers and Committee Heads are very willing to offer
assistance to all members to help them become more involved with the club. The
MBSC has become what it is today through hard work and volunteer spirit of
dedicated members who continue to contribute time and effort to create what we
all now enjoy. Hopefully, all of our new members will take advantage of the
opportunity to get to know other fellow members and develop friendships that so
many of us have enjoyed.
One of the best resources for finding out what’s happening
around the club is the club’s newsletter the “MBSC Gazette”
where club business as well as local & regional sporting information is updated
monthly and sent to each member as part of the club’s service to its membership.
Reading the monthly newsletter is one of the best ways to
keep track of what the club is doing – except for attending the monthly General
Assembly Meetings which are held on the last Wednesday of each month where
members can partake of a hearty home cooked meal, imbibe in a cool beverage of
choice ‘at a reasonable rate’, and where you get the same information you’ll get
in the newsletter- with a little social activity for good measure! Attending
meetings and member volunteerism are two integral parts of MBSC. We depend on
the volunteer efforts of our members to run the club. Please support your club
by attending the General Assembly Meetings. Board of Director meetings are open
to all members. Please refer to our calendar for a
schedule of events.
Congratulations on becoming a member of the Monument Beach Sportsman’s
Club. Remember - any club is only as good as the people that belong and
contribute.