Membership Information

About membership:

Members enjoy the several areas of outdoor sportsmanship that we have to offer at Monadnock Rod & Gun Club, as well as all the ranges and pond.  All in all, it is an incredibly relaxing place to just sit by the pond, walk the archery trails throughout the woods, and picnic and barbecue under the pavilion.  The membership application process is simple.  Membership applications can be acquired from the mailbox attached to the bulletinboard at the gate, via email request, by US Mail or by clicking the link "Membership Application" in the left-hand column of this page, or at the link provided at the bottom of this page.  Filling out the application is very simple. 

How do I apply for Membership at Monadnock Rod and Gun Club?

We currently have only one type of Membership. It's called a "Household Membership". It covers 2 adults (that means 2 individuals at least 18 years old ...could be husband/wife, parent/adult child, etc.), and as many "youths" that live under the same roof. A "youth" is anyone aged 17 years and under.

The cost for a "Household Membership" is $75 annually, and the Membership term is not pro-rated, It runs from January 1st till December 31st. To remain as a "Member in Good Standing" ...meaning a Member that is working toward an "Equity Membership" (after 5 contiguous/consecutive years of being a "Member in Good Standing", you become an "Equity" Member). If you maintain your Membership, you retain the same Membership number annually. If you quit the Club, or do not renew by the second Monday of the following March, you lose equity, and the accrued time count begins anew.

To reiterate: If you do not renew your Membership by the second Monday of March the following year, you are no longer a "Member in Good Standing", you lose your "Equity Member" status if applicable and you must re-apply by filling out an application, and naming a sponsor. All that is required to remain as a Member in Good Standing, is to renew your Membership by the second Monday of March every year, and in the interim, not do something to harm the Club, have a significant conviction from Fish & Game, or be convicted of a felony. After five consecutive years of being a Member in Good Standing, you become an "Equity Member".

We reserve the right to do a background check at the time of application.

As of May 14th, we require that all prospective Members have a sponsor, and while you are not required to appear at the meeting when you come up for a vote, we do appreciate those who show up in person. A vote will not occur without a check, MO, or cash payment on the day of the vote, along with a completed application.

Applications may be found at the Club's entrance, in a mailbox attached to the bulletin board. Or you may download and print out an application from the Club's website: http://www.mrgci.com/MRGCApp.pdf

Votes occur just once per month at the monthly Member's Meeting (2nd Monday of each month) as the prospective Members names are read, then (assuming a quorum) put to the assembled Membership for a vote. Once voted-in, you will receive a Membership card for each adult. Each card shares the Membership number, the Member's name, and the combination to the lock on our entrance gate.

There is an annually stocked fishing pond on the Club's grounds. To fish the annually stocked pond requires a "Fish Stamp", acquired by paying an additional $10 fee for each adult who wishes to fish in the Club's pond. The "Fish Stamp" is placed on the paying adult Member's Membership Card. That money is earmarked for stocking the pond. Any youth covered under a household Membership may fish for free when accompanied by an adult Member. For those who wish to fish, the $10 fee may be paid at the time of application, or anytime thereafter.

We currently have a 200 (Household) Member cap in place. We have not reached that limit yet. At such time as the 200 Member limit is reached, prospective applicants will be placed on a chronological "waiting" list, until the next Monthly Meeting when adjustment of the "cap" will come under advisement of the Officers and Membership. Otherwise, applicants will be notified as Memberships become available through attrition.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q:  What does a membership offer me?

A:  A membership entitles you to use and access to the club, with the exceptions of private rentals, archery events, etc. We offer a sole membership called a household membership, and base it upon a single dwelling.  A membership covers up to two adult (aged 18 years and older) persons living in the same dwelling (apartment or house). It includes any youths living in the same dwelling who are the children or legal responsibility of said adults.  Either or both of these individuals can bring their children, who are 17 years old and younger, to the club and use the Club's facilities under their supervision.  Any child over the age of 18 must be a paid member in order to use the rifle range, pond or archery butts. Use of the ranges as a guest of their parent or legal guardian in this instance is fine as long as guest fees are paid.  All persons must be members of the club to use the facilities and intended implied implements (firearms / bow & arrow / rod & reel).  Cost to fish the pond for members is $10 per adult member per year.  Your membership card must be stamped with the fishing permit.

Q:  What if there are more adults in the dwelling?

A:  Memberships carry up to two adults per application.  If there are more than two adults who wish membership, then an additional application must be completed and membership fee sent in as well.

Q:  How much is a membership?

A:  A membership is $75 per year.

Q:  I don't have a sponsor, can I still be a member?

A:  Members who referred you will be written down as a sponsor.  The sponsor's duty is to act as a "mentor" of sorts and show the person 'the ropes'.  It sounds worse than it is, but a person signing as a sponsor are held partially accountable for any incidents or faux pas that the new member might commit during the 1-year review period that all new members are subject to.
  If you do not have a sponsor because you are new to the area, or for some other reason, then please leave the line blank, submit your application, and you will be contacted by a Club Officer.

Q:  When do memberships expire?

A:  Memberships expire on December 31st, and are not pro-rated.  All persons who let their membership expire will be considered new members if they send in membership dues after the second Monday of March the year after the membership expires, and are subject to the 1-year review period as a new member.

Q:  Do I get a key or something to get into the club?

A:  Members receive a 4-digit combination number to the padlock on the gate, and is written on the back of the membership card.  Dial the 4-digit number, open the small, latched door, retrieve the key attached to the chain, open the padlock, return the key to the enclosure, close the door, spin the combination to hide the combo, & then hang the lock on the gate.  Pin or clasp gate open to the post near the highway edge. 

  Bathrooms are locked during the freezing months to prevent usage of the restrooms until spring thaw... at which point they are unlocked for member & guest use on available light basis.  The lights are rarely left on, unless members are camping out or the like.

Q:  I still have questions... how can I get the answered?

A:  You can call the club at 532-7306, or you can email the club by clicking here... which is faster.

Click here to view and print a Membership Application (.pdf file)