BECOME A
MEMBER
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club.
We are a family oriented yacht club, offering a full seasonal program for both adults and young people, and a seasonal social program for adults.
Waquoit Bay Yacht Club
PROCESS FOR APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
ASSUMPTIONS
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Membership is limited to 145, subject to change by the board.
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Prospective members are considered once a year. New applications must be received by April 1st and will be acted on before May 15th.
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A membership committee will be established consisting of a chairperson and as many as four additional members.
PROCESS
Application
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The application form for membership is available online (www.waquoitbayyachtclub.com) in fillable pdf format. The applicant(s) may complete the application form online, save the completed form and attach it to an e-mail to info@waquoitbayyachtclub.com.
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A signature is not required to expedite the process. In addition to the completed application, the applicant(s) must submit a letter to the WBYC Membership Committee stating their interest in joining the club, family background and their reasons for wanting to belong to the club.
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If the applicant(s) prefers to complete a hard copy form, this form can be printed, signed, and mailed to:
Waquoit Bay Yacht Club
c/o WBYC Membership
P.O. Box 3434
Waquoit, MA 02536
Sponsorship
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A prospective member is required to have two sponsors for membership in the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club. These members must be WBYC Senior Members (3+ years of membership, in good standing) who will agree to sponsor the individual or family.
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Sponsors (family, single, life member) may only sponsor one prospective candidate for membership per year. The sponsor may not be a member, or be related to a member of the membership committee. The sponsor may not be in the same immediate family as the candidate.
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Sponsors are required to send a letter of recommendation to the membership committee chair person. This may be by e-mail to info@waquoitbayyachtclub.com, or by mail to:
Waquoit Bay Yacht Club
c/o WBYC Membership
P.O. Box 3434
Waquoit, MA 02536 -
Sponsoring new members obligates the current member to support their application to the membership committee, actively participate in integrating new members into the club environment through member introductions, work parties, and social events.
Completed application, applicant introduction letter, and two sponsor letters should be sent by mail or e-mail to the chairperson, post marked or e-mailed no later than April 1st.
Each applicant will be requested to meet with the Membership Committee for a brief informal interview at the club. The purpose of the interview is to get to know the applicants and to tell them about the club and show them around the club house and facilities, and to answer any question they may have about the club.
Following the interviews, the Membership Committee will schedule a meeting with the board where the recommended applicants will be presented to the Board. The Board will decide by majority vote whether to accept or reject each applicant.
By May 15th, the chairperson will notify applicants who have been accepted and send them the invoice for the required initiation and membership fees, due June 1st to the WBYC treasurer. By May 15th, the chairperson will notify those applicants who have not been accepted.
The WBYC Commodore will send a welcoming letter to the new member(s) along with an invitation to the next club event and/or work party.
The two sponsors for the new member(s) will be asked to attend the next social or work event with the new member(s) to facilitate their introduction to the membership.
Last Updated September 26, 2022
