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.  A new member gains many friends, if not an extended family, by joining Monadnock.  Unlike other clubs who are known for their "good ol' boy" cliques, every member is welcomed by other members as well as the 'club characters' that make up the officers & committee people.  The membership application process is simple.  Membership applications can be gotten either at the gate, by fax request, having us mail one by email or US Mail or by clicking the link below.  Filling out the application is very simple. 

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. Unlike other clubs, we offer a sole membership and base it on dwellings.  A membership may 'cover' one or two adult (over the age of 18) persons living in the same dwelling (apartment, house, cardboard box) and an infinite amount of children by which one or both of these people have legal parental or guardian rights for.  Either or both of these individuals can bring their children, who are under the age of 18, to the club under their supervision.  Any child over the age of 18 may not use the rifle range, pond or archery butts, other than acting as a spectator.  All persons must be members of the club to use the facilities and intended implied implements (firearms / bow & arrow / rod & reel).  Cost to use the pond is $10 per adult member per year.  Card must be stamped with permit.

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

A:  Memberships carry one 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 a year.  If each membership household puts in 8 hours per year by helping at a function or shoots, those members receive a membership discount on the next years dues in this fashion.  Increments are in 4 hr blocks.  4 hrs: $10 off.  8 hrs: $20 off.  At a function this time flies by and can easily be attained at a single event... although we hope to see our members aid their club a little more often. ;)

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, or an officer will sign that line.  Leave the line blank if need be.  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.

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 and squeeze the shackle into the lock and it pops open.  Spin the combination to hide the combo & hang lock on gate.  Pin or clasp gate open to the post near the highway edge. 

Only officers and committee chairpeople have keys to the kitchen & outbuildings.  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)