Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham WA | Active/Non-Resident Membership Application

Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham WA

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Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham WA

Application for Active ● Non-Resident Membership

This application form is for Active or Non-Resident membership status only. Thank you for applying for membership with the Bellingham Yacht Club. You will receive a confirmation email. This application form is for Active or Non-Resident membership only. Your application will be submitted electronically. If you paid via Credit Card through our PayPal interface and completed the process successfully, no further payment is necessary. Your application will be reviewed and voted on by the Board of Directors. They meet the third Thursday of each month, so the process may take a few weeks depending on when you submitted your application. Once approved, our Membership committee will be contacting you with the relevant new member information including your membership card(s), a club roster and welcome letter. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the club. Tim Thompson Commodore Bellingham Yacht Club Note: If you don't receive an email confirmation, please check your Junk Mail as your spam filter may have diverted the email.

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Personal Information
Applicant Name*
First Last
Spouse or Domestic Partner?*
Do you have a spouse or domestic partner that you wish to include on your membership?
- Yes
- No
Spouse/Domestic Partner Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone - Home*
Enter mobile phone number here if no home phone.
Applicant Phone - Mobile*
Enter home phone here if no mobile phone.
Spouse/Partner Phone - Mobile*
Applicant Email Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
OK to Email Jib Sheet Newsletter to Applicant?*
- Yes
- No
Spouse/Partner Email Address
Enter Email Confirm Email
OK to Email Jib Sheet Newsletter to Spouse/Partner?*
- Yes
- No
Birthday - Applicant*
The year is not shared on the roster.
Birthday - Spouse/Partner*
The year is not shared on the roster.
Occupation*
Boat Information
Boat Owner?*
You are not required to be a boat owner in order to apply for membership.
- Yes
- No
Boat Type*
You are not required to be a boat owner in order to apply for membership.
- Power
- Sail
Length in feet*
Make of Boat*
Boat Name*
Other Information
Other Club Memberships
Name and Birthdates of dependent Children
Press the plus sign (+) at the right to add another dependent.
Name Birthdate
Applicant Badge Name*
Type your name as you would like it to appear on your membership badge.
Spouse/Partner Badge Name*
Type your name as you would like it to appear on your membership badge.
Include Boat Name on Badge?*
- Yes
- No
Boat Name*
Please tell us about yourself(s) and why you want to join BYC.
Membership Information
Membership in the club is for the applicant and his/her immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and children under the age of 21). The Applicant agrees to be responsible for all family members as defined by this application, including all club charges. This application shall not be binding upon the Club until written notice of acceptance and/or membership cards(s) is/are issued by the club. Signature by Applicant confirms that he/she acknowledges Club Membership is governed by the Club By-Laws and Policies. Membership types are:
- ACTIVE: Applies to all applicants except for those falling into the next two categories.
- NON-RESIDENT: Applicant attests residency more than 50 miles away for more than sevent months/year or Canadian residents.
- INTERMEDATE: Applicant is between the ages of 21-29 inclusive.
- JUNIOR: Applicant is under the age of 21 (or 23 if a full-time student)
- JUNIOR: Applicant is under the age of 18
Please Note: This form is only for Active and Non-Resident applicants. Please use the separate Membership Application for for Intermediate Applicants.
Membership Type*
Please indicate Membership Type desired.
- Active
- Non-Resident
Upload Your Letter of Request*
If you'd like, you may upload a letter of reference from existing club members or supporting documentation. Acceptable formats for the document are text, Word or PDF.
Accepted file types: txt, doc, docx, pdf.

Payment Info

Payment Required

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: ACTIVE: All except Non-Resident, Intermediate and Youth. NON-RESIDENT: Applicant attests residency more than 50 miles away more than seven months/year or Canadian residents.

Category Requested	Annual Dues Year Ending 9/30/2020	Dues Payable with Application Dated:
Category Requested	Annual Dues Year Ending 9/30/2020	Sep-Nov	Dec-Feb	Mar-May	Jun-Aug
Active	$596	$596	$447.00	$298.00	$149.00
Non-Resident	$397	$397	$297.75	$198.50	$99.25

(Note: To inquire about alternative payment arrangements, send an email to accounts@byc.org)

Total amount to include with application:

Initiation Fee*
Initiation Fee
Price: $310.00
Active Membership - Sep-Nov*
Application Received September - November 2019
Price: $596.00
Non-Resident Membership - Sep-Nov*
Application Received September - November 2019
Price: $397.00
Active Membership - Dec-Feb*
Application Received December - February 2020
Price: $447.00
Non-Resident Membership - Dec-Feb*
Application Received December - February 2020
Price: $297.75
Active Membership Purchased Mar-May*
Application Received March - May 2020
Price: $298.00
Non-Resident Membership Purchased Mar-May*
Application Received April - March - May 2020
Price: $198.50
Active Membership - Jun-Aug*
Application Received June - August 2020
Price: $149.00
Non-Resident Membership - Jun-Aug*
Application Received June - August 2020
Price: $99.25
Total
$0.00
Payment Type*
You can pay by check at the BYC bar or mail, or by credit card at the BYC bar, by credit card via PayPal online, or by completing the ACH auto-deduct form on your application. We strongly recommend ACH auto-deduct to simplify both invoicing and your payment process. You will get a monthly email with any charges listed for your review prior to deduction. Our volunteer accounting group thanks you!
- Check
- Credit Card via PayPal (PayPal account not required)
- Auto-Pay Enrollment

You can pay by check at the BYC bar or mail, or by credit card at the BYC bar, by credit card via PayPal online, or by completing the ACH auto-deduct form on your application. Mail checks to:

      Attn: Membership Application
      Bellingham Yacht Club.
      2625 S. Harbor Loop Dr
      Bellingham, WA  98225

      (360) 733-7390

Alternatively you may enroll in BYC’s Automatic Payment Arrangement (Auto-Pay). All new members are strongly encouraged to elect the Auto Pay option. If you choose this option at this time, please complete the form below. Confirm that you wish to have the total amount above charged to your bank account once you are approved for membership by initialing here__________.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY	Rec'd by:____________________________________at Bar: ☐ Office: ☐ Mail: ☐				Board Approval: ☐
Posted Office: ☐	Publications: ☐	Letter: ☐	Cards: ☐	Packet: ☐	Burgee: ☐

Bellingham Yacht Club Auto-Pay Arrangement Enrollment Form
The club allows members to pay their member account balances including bar tab, club store purchases, event payments, and certain other payments by an Electronic Funds Transfer from their bank accounts. In addition payment of expenses incurred by a member on behalf of the club would also be reimbursed through the same process.

If you choose to enroll, at the end of each month you will receive an invoice for your Member Account via email from accounts@byc.org which will detail your charges. You will have at least 2 weeks to review the invoice and make any inquiries regarding the charges thereon. Then on about the 15th of the month, your checking account will be charged for the amount of the invoice.

To enroll please fill out the following information:
Name on Account
First Middle Last
Email
Email address where you want your monthly invoice sent.
Enter Email Confirm Email
Bank Routing Number
Bank Account Number
Account Type
- Checking
- Savings
I acknowledge that Bellingham Yacht Club may initiate an auto-payment from my bank account of record to satisfy monthly charges to my BYC Member Account. I agree to pay any and all charges which occur as a result of insufficient funds in my account and to notify accounts@byc.org of any change in bank information or email address.

Signature: Date:

PLEASE ATTACH A VOIDED CHECK!