Membership Info

Becoming a member of the Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club is fairly simple, and can be done within one month. The following steps must be taken in order to gain the status of a Senior Member. As a Senior Member, you will be able to vote at General Membership Meetings and in elections of the club board, and have access to use the club facility outside of scheduled public events.

Membership Requirements

1. Pick up a membership application. Visit the club for an application and details on membership requirements or print your own new member application form.
   
   Fill out the application at any time, but don't date it or sign it. You will complete those fields in person when you submit your application.
   
   Applications for membership will only be accepted in person at a General Membership Meeting. Please arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 pm to submit your application prior to the General Membership Meeting which starts at 7:00 pm.


2. Find a Sponsor. Any Senior Member in good standing can be your sponsor. If you do not already know a club member to sponsor you, you must find one prior to submitting your application. It is as simple as asking an existing club member, "Would you mind being my sponsor?" This is one of the reasons for arriving an hour before the General Membership Meeting. This time allows you to meet and talk to existing club members.


3. Attend a General Membership Meeting. The General Membership Meetings are at 7:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month. New members should come to the meeting between 6:00 and 6:30 pm to submit their application to the Membership Secretary. You must apply in person; no new membership applications are accepted by mail. Your sponsor must be with you when you submit your application. You will be issued a provisional membership card after your application has been accepted and dues have been paid.
   
   Please Note: You have three months from the first General Membership Meeting to complete the requirements for membership and attend a second General Membership Meeting.


4. Attend an Orientation Meeting. Club Orientation is at 7 pm on the second Thursday of every month to explain the club rules and regulations. You may also opt to qualify for indoor range use following orientation.


5. Attend a Club Work Party. Provisional members must complete 4 hours of work that benefits the club to attain Senior Member status. To maintain Senior Member status, new members must also complete an additional four hours of work each year, during years 2, 3 and 4 of their membership. Members may opt-out of the work parties in years 2, 3 and 4 by paying a $25 fee in each year that the work party requirement is not met. Provisional members may not opt-out of the first year's service requirement.
   
   General Club Work Parties are usually the second Saturday of the month, from 8 am until noon. Archery Work Parties are the Saturday before the second Sunday, March through September. Special arrangements can be made for provisional members who cannot attend Saturday work parties (if, for example, the provisional member's work schedule makes attending on Saturday impossible), but in no case will the service requirement be waived.
   
   Current members are encouraged to participate in club work parties.


6. Attend a second General Membership Meeting. You will be issued your Senior Membership Key Card at the second meeting you attend. You have three months from the first meeting to complete the requirements for membership and attend a second General Membership Meeting. The General Membership Meetings are held at 7:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month.

Membership Fees for Senior Members

There is a one-time $100 initiation fee for all new members plus a one-time $5 deposit for the security access card. Dues are $116 a year, November 1 through October 31. The dues for your first year are prorated quarterly at time of application:

All fees must be paid at time of application at the General Membership Meeting. No new memberships are accepted by mail. You must apply in person at the General Membership Meeting.

Membership Fees for Family and Guests

A Senior Member that wishes to bring family members to the club can purchase either a Spouse or Junior Membership for each individual. Spouse membership dues are $17.40/year, and Junior Memberships for children under the age of 18 are $11.60/year. Family members cannot access the club without the presence of the Senior Member, nor can they vote in General Membership Meetings or in elections of club officers. Should a Spouse or Junior member choose to upgrade their membership at a later date, there is no initiation fee, but the other new member requirements must be completed.

A Senior Member can also purchase a guest stamp for $30/year. With a guest stamp, a Senior Member can bring up to 2 guests to the club. There is no limitation on the number of guest visits allowed, only on the number of guests at each visit. The Senior Member is responsible for ensuring guests follow all club rules and safety procedures.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding club membership, you can reach us by telephone at (610) 666-7460 (Answering Machine) or you can e-mail us at: lprgc@lprgc.org