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Membership
Eligibility
Eligibility includes anyone from in and outside of East Hartford. We also have a maximum membership of 74 Active Club Members which we do not exceed. And Membership openings become available for many reasons, and at any time.
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Why not submit a membership application as soon as possible! In most cases, you could get right into the Club, and enjoy our full rights and privileges that your new membership will provide for you!
If you are interested in membership you will need to find a sponsor who is a member of the club in good standing, and send in an application to set your place on the list.
Note:
Application for membership requires you to be sponsored by two active members of the East Hartford Sportsman's Association . The members sponsoring you can obtain a copy of the membership application for you
Lacking a member to sponsor your application, you can contact the club at ehartfordsportsmanassoc@gmail.com. Feel free to attend public club events and make your desire known. Any of our members will point out one of our club officers for you.
Joining the Club
Membership Applications
Applicants shall:
Be sponsored by 2 Members of the Corporation in good standing.
Hold a current Connecticut Hunting License
Agree to honor and abide by all the rules of the Corporation, including those set forth by the Executive Board and/or Committee Chairmen.
The Executive Board will
Review applications when received and verify sponsor status..
Separate applications by Local or Non-local status and maintain a waiting list in chronological order according to when the applications were received.
Notify applicants when membership vacancies exist, within the membership limit and ratio guidelines, and their application is eligible for processing.
Membership application is announced at the monthly meeting and read into the monthly meeting minutes.
The Applicant is presented to the Members at the following month's meeting and application for membership is voted on.
The applicant has completed payment of the initiation fee, and the current year’s annual dues.
The new member will enter a Probationary Membership for the first year.
Mandatory Work Commitment
What You Need to Know
Probationary Members:
All new members are required to work two Club Work Days in their first year of membership.
Participate in Annual Club fundraisers.
Attend at least three Monthly meetings per year.
All Other Active Members:
Active members who have completed their probationary requirements are required to work one Club Work Day each year.
Participate in Annual Club fundraisers.
Attend at least three Monthly meetings per year.
Termination of Membership
Secretary or any other member of the Executive Board shall notify individuals of possible termination of their membership in writing. The termination of membership may be appealed by the member. Appeals must be in writing and shall be presented to the Executive Board for consideration.
Terminations shall be considered:
If any information on the application is falsified.
When any member of the Corporation is, or has been, convicted of a felony, punishable by one year or more of incarceration, in any court, in any jurisdiction of the United States or Military Court of the United States.
When any member violates through misconduct the rules and regulations of the Corporation
When any member exhibits abusive or unsafe behavior.
When a member does not pay annual dues (exempt from written notice requirement, except for general announcements in the Corporation’s newsletter and non-receipt of membership card).
When a member fails to complete their work commitment