ATLANTA YACHT CLUB On Allatoona Lake 7120 Yacht Club Drive, Acworth, Georgia 30102 Member US Sailing and South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association 420, EC12, , , , and Y-Flyer Fleets

Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Application – Form A To be completed by the applicant and sent to the sponsor and co-sponsor

The foundation and principle aim of the club is to promote sailing. Applicants are asked to review the Purpose of the Atlanta Yacht Club as stated in the AYC Constitution and By-Laws and reprinted below.

Article II: Purpose The principal purposes of the Club shall be: to promote sailing in all its branches; to help promote water safety and a code of ethics for the waterways; to form a social and activity nucleus for people in this area interested in sailing; to develop an active relationship with other sailing organizations; to promote racing and other sailing activities; and to foster a spirit of helpfulness and good fellowship.

AYC is a volunteer club and all members are expected to volunteer their time to serve on race committee and various other club and fleet activities. All members are encouraged to join at least one AYC fleet.

Please answer the following questions regarding your anticipated use of the club:

• I will sail approximately ______days in the coming year • I will enroll in an adult sailing class in the coming year Yes No • I have children or grandchildren who will enroll in a Junior Training Program Yes No • I will volunteer in support of sailing, the Club and/or Jr. Training in the coming year Yes No

I understand the principal purposes of the Atlanta Yacht Club and I will endeavor to regularly participate in sailing activities and understand a spirit of volunteerism is expected in support of sailing, the Club and her fleets.

Applicants Signature Date

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Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Application Form A - Revised December 2, 2018

Circle the Atlanta Yacht Club membership category for which you are applying:

Interim Reciprocal Student Associate Intermediate Regular

Is applicant a former regular member? If yes, provide previous membership dates

Name (Title, first, middle Initial, [nickname], last, suffix)

Address (Number, street)

(City, state, ZIP + 4)

Birthdate Email address

Phone (Home) (Cell) (Work)

Employer

Significant Other (Title, first, middle Initial, last, suffix)

Email address Phone

Children’s names / birth year

1. / 3. /

2. / 4. /

For reciprocal membership, in what yacht club are you a member in good standing?

For student membership, in what college are you enrolled as a full-time student?

Previous sailing experience:

Boats presently owned (Type):

If you do not own a boat, do you plan to purchase one? If yes, what type?

Would you like help selecting a boat?

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Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Application Form A - Revised December 2, 2018

Circle the AYC Fleet(s) you will join: 420 EC12 Laser Snipe Thistle Y-Flyer Motorboat

Other club affiliations, etc.?

Has your sponsor/co-sponsor explained each of the following? (Please circle) • Purpose of the club? Yes No • How the club is financed (stock, initiation fees, dues)? Yes No • Clubhouse capital assessment? Yes No • How the club is governed? Yes No • Difference between fleet and club activities? Yes No • Current state of the club’s finances? Yes No • How your application will be processed? Yes No • Purpose of the constitution, by-laws, and rules and regulations? Yes No

Were you advised a character reference report may be secured by the Membership Committee? Yes No

Were you cautioned against using the club facilities, except as the guest of a member, and storing your boat on club property until your membership has been officially confirmed in writing? Yes No

State any questions you would like answered by the membership committee?

Signature of applicant Date

Print sponsor’s name

Signature of sponsor Date

Print co-sponsor’s name

Signature of co-sponsor Date

Initiation fees - Please include your check for the initiation fee with this signed application. Regular membership, $900; Intermediate membership, $270; Associate membership $180. No initiation fee is required for interim, reciprocal or student members. Former regular members may be readmitted one-time without an initiation fee.

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Atlanta Yacht Club Membership Application Form A - Revised December 2, 2018