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Membership Benefits

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Private Ranges

Gain access to an indoor pistol range, outdoor range, and archery range.

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Private Pond

Gain access to a private pond.

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Events

Gain exclusive access and pre-event knowledge for quality social gatherings.

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Education

Gain access to knowledgable members and find out first hand when the next course is scheduled.

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Club Memberships

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Membership Eligibility

Limited to persons having primary residence within twenty-five(25) mile radius of Rockdale, NY, for a period of one(1) year, or as approved by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Resident membership dues will be as established yearly by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership.

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Non-Resident Membership

To include persons outside of a twenty-five(25) mile radius of Rockdale, NY, who have been past resident members. Non-resident membership dues shall be two and one-half(2 1/2) times the annual Resident Member dues.

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Membership Eligibility

A person seeking admission as a member of the club is required to complete a "Member Data Sheet" which shall include the signature's of two(2) sponsors who are current resident members and in good standing for a minimum of two(2) years. Also, each candidate is expected to attend at least one(1) club meeting or activity. In the event of hardship, this may be waived by a majority vote of the membership.

* Non-resident members are not eligible to sponsor new members.

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Member Procedure

Candidates shall be nominated by their sponsor(s), at any regular club meeting. At this meeting, a completed Member Data Sheet shall be presented to the Vice President for review. Candidates are encouraged to attend this meeting for introduction to the club. An individual applying for a club membership must be approved by a vote of the members present at a regular club meeting.

During this waiting period, comments regarding a candidate shall be directed to the Vice President, or any member of the Board of Directors.

* A vote to approve candidacy for membership shall not take place until the next regular club meeting.

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Membership Dues

The annual dues of each member of the club shall be set forth by the membership and payable on the 3rd Wednesday of October of each year.

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Become a Rockdale Rod and Gun Club Member in 4 Simple Steps.

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Eligibility

Make sure you meet our resident or non-resident requirements.

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Attend Events

Attend events or contact us to receive an application. Then find two eligible sponsors to support your journey!

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Submit Application

Submit you application to a club members and wait until the next club meeting to potentially be voted in.

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Pay Dues

Pay the annual club dues to gain access to all of our perks and ammenities.

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Club Members

Pertains to the Archery Range, the Rifle/Pistol Range and the Trap Range

Each resident member is entitled to have two(2) invited guests to participate in the use of the ranges. Guests eligible for membership are strongly urged to apply for membership after three(3) visits.

All ranges shall be closed when the clubhouse and grounds are in use through private rental, or assignment, unless prior approval of the membership or board of directors is obtained. The trap range and outdoor rifle/pistol range are closed throughout the big game hunting season and whenever posted.

The use of the trap range shall be restricted to members who have been trained in the proper operation of the trap. A list of those members shall be posted in the clubhouse. Special functions, (hunter safety classes, etc...) requiring use of the trap range must be approved by the range committee.

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Club Property

Pertains to the Archery Range, the Rifle/Pistol Range and the Trap Range

Each resident member is entitled to have two(2) invited guests when using the club woodlands for hunting purposes during the small game, archery and big game seasons and must accompany said guests.

The construction of permanent tree stands on club lands is prohibited. Portable stands are allowed and a liability release waiver must be signed and the stand must be tagged with the name and phone number of the member. Stands are to be removed two(2) weeks after the close of big game season. No screw-in steps are allowed.

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Rental of Club

Pertains to Full or Partial Use of Clubhouse, BBQ Pit, Parking Area & Surrounding Grounds

Reservations

A rental form must be submitted to the activities committee no less than four(4) weeks in advance of planned use.

Rental Fees

Fees for such use shall be set forth by the membership and said fee is payable in advance of planned use.