At the December 2021 board meeting, the Board of Directors decided to change how we charge new member applicants. Currently we do not charge any fees until the applicant completes the Range Safety Orientation, at which time they become probationary members and we charge a $100 initiation fee and pro-rated dues for the rest of the year (or for those completing the orientation in October, November or December we also charge dues for the following year at the same time.) 

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 WE WILL BE SPLITTING THE $100 INITIATION FEE IN TWO HALVES AND CHARGING $50 WHEN THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED AND $50 WHEN THE RANGE SAFETY ORIENTATION IS COMPLETED. 

This change is being made to reduce the number of applicants who submit an application, get part way through the process and walk away before completing a range safety orientation. At that point we have incurred the cost of a background check and the online SOP exam, plus the volunteer time of the club secretary and membership committee, all of which is wasted if the applicant decides not to continue through to at least probationary membership.