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As Jan 15, 2007 Berkshire4wheelers will be accepting applications for Membership.
Here are the details.
1) Individuals seeking membership in this club as regular voting members must meet the following requirements:
A. Legally licensed operators, at least eighteen 18 years of age.
B. Own an off-highway-capable vehicle registered and insured in accordance with their individual state’s laws/regulations.
C. Dues paid in full.
D. Active members have full voting privileges and can be nominated for any office, so long as they meet any additional requirements set forth elsewhere in these bylaws.
E. Active membership status extends to the spouse of a member, however voting privileges are only authorized to the member
2) Membership Dues information
A. Dues for new members are due on or before the day they are voted in as members of Berkshire4Wheelers.
B. Dues for a new membership shall be set at $60 for the first year of a new membership.
C. The yearly dues subsequent to the initial new membership shall be $50, and are due on the member’s anniversary date, the date in which they became members.
D. The timely payment of initial or renewal dues is expressly the responsibility of the member.
E. Renewal dues must be paid within thirty (30) days of the due date. Members not paying dues by the end of the thirty (30) days will be dropped from the Members-Access user group on the web forums. Members not paying dues by the end of sixty (60) days will be dropped from the roster and can only be reinstated by making a written or personal request to the Board of Directors and paying a five (5) dollar late fee along with the regular dues.
F. It shall be the responsibility of the Membership Secretary to ensure that members are held to the schedules and deadlines set forth by these bylaws.
G. Dues may be paid by check, cash, or Paypal (if paying by Paypal please add $1.75 to cover the Paypal fees)
- Membership dues paid for through paypal can be done here by clicking on the following links ($1.75 Paypal fee has been added to the links)
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New Members Membership Dues
- Existing Members Membership Renewal
- By check made out to Berkshire4wheelers and mailed to
Craig S Redmond (chip)
P.O. Box 1292
West Springfield,Ma
01090-1292
- Cash given to either the membership secretary or club treasurer at any B4W club event (i.e. club sponsored run, club meeting)
3) Membership privileges
A. All new memberships will receive:
a. One (1) Berkshire4Wheelers member sticker
b. Welcome letter from the President of Berkshire4Wheelers.
c. The opportunity to attend club-sponsored, members-only trail rides.
d. Membership in East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association
e. Membership in NorthEast Association of 4WD Clubs
f. Additional benefits as the Board of Directors sees fit as time progresses.
4) Membership application process
A. Members submitting applications will be approved for membership after attending 1 B4W sponsored run within 90 days of the membership secretary receiving their application and dues payment.
B. Special circumstances will be made for individuals who cannot attend at least 1 B4W sponsored run within the 90-day grace period.
C. If a BOD decides that a membership applicant does not meet the guidelines listed above or the individual does not meet the character qualities that fits the clubs profile, then the membership dues will be refunded and the application will be declined.
D. Membership applications can be found in the menu box under Membership
E. Applications can be submitted by email, in person or by mail
1. Please email application to Csred@aol.com
2. In person to either the membership secretary or club treasurer at any B4W club event (i.e. club sponsored run, club meeting)
3. Mailing the application to
Craig S Redmond (chip)
P.O. Box 1292
West Springfield,Ma
01090-1292
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