River Falls Sportsmen’s Club

(River Falls Rifle Club, Inc.)

Application for Membership

NAME: (Last)_______________________________ (First) _________________________ (Middle Initial) ____

ADDRESS:(Street) _________________________________________________________________________

(City) __________________________________________ (State) ____________ (Zip) ___________________

TELEPHONE: (________) _________ - ____________DATE OF BIRTH: ________-_________-_________

NRA NUMBER:___________________________________________ Expiration: ______-______-_______

FOR NRA MEMBERSHIP (1-877-NRA-2000) OR WWW.NRA.ORG

E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: You MUST show verification of your CURRENT NRA membership to qualify for membership. We will accept your current NRA membership card or the label from your current NRA magazine.

  1. ____($95 regular, $50 discounted) Individual Adult:Any citizen or legal resident of the United States 18 years of age or over may become a voting member of this organization. This is subject to approval by the Executive Committee and agreement with the rules and regulations as prescribed in the By-Laws.
  2. ____($10) Junior: With parental permission, a youth 12years of age through High School at time of application may become a non-voting member. He/she must present a Certified Hunter Safety card. NRA membership is required for junior members.(Non-voting)
  3. ____($125 regular, $80 discounted) Family: One or two adults, 18 years or older and residing in the same household, who are citizens or legal residents of the United States, may become voting members of this organization, subject to approval by the executive Committee and agreement with the rules and regulations as prescribed in the By-Laws. At least one adult member must be an NRA member. All of their natural and adopted children who present a Certified Hunter Safety Card and are 12 years of age through High School are eligible as junior family members.

PARTICIPATION FEE: (check one)__________Work (4 Hours)__________ Pay

­­­­­­­­­­­SHOOTING INTERESTS: (check all that apply to you)

___ 1. Rifle ___ 2. Pistol ___ 3. Trap ___ 4. Archery ___ 5. Other (specify) ______________

SKILLS: The RFSC is a not-for-profit organization that depends heavily on member involvement for day-to-day operation. We all work very hard to maintain a safe facility that offers a wide range of shooting experiences at minimum costs to the members. In order to control costs and develop a total awareness and pride in our organization, we ask that all members volunteer their skills and time to the club. Please check areas in which you have expertise and will be able to assist the club.

_____1. Carpentry _____11. Committee Chairperson
_____2. Electrical _____12. Plants/Gardening/Landscaping
_____3. Plumbing _____13. Writing/Editing
_____4. Mechanical _____14. Public Relations/Sales
_____5. Equipment OperatioN _____15. Financial
_____6. Signs & Graphics _____16. Computer
_____7. General Maintenance _____17. Secretarial/Bookeeping
_____8. General Cleaning, outside _____18. Certified Instructor (NRA or WI Hunter Safety)
_____9. General Cleaning, inside _____19. Other __________________________________________
_____10. Welding _______________________________________________________
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(Over)

STATEMENT OF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY:

In consideration of my involvement with the River Falls Rifle Club (a.k.a. River Falls Sportsmen's Club) and its affiliated activities, I acknowledge and agree that:

  1. I understand and accept the fact that all shooting and gun related activities have many dangers and risks, including personal injury, death or property damage.
  2. I agree, as a condition of being allowed to participate in shooting activities as a member of the River Falls Rifle Club, Inc. (a.k.a. River Falls Sportsmen's Club), that I freely accept and voluntarily assume all risks of personal injury, death or property damage.
  3. I hereby release the River Falls Rifle Club, Inc. (a.k.a. River Falls Sportsmen's Club) and its agents, employees, directors, officers, and volunteers from all liability for personal injury, death or property damage which results in any way from negligence, conditions on or about the premises and facilities of the club, the operations, actions or omissions of the agents.
  4. I hereby release the National Rifle Association and its agents, employees, directors, officers, and volunteers from all liability for personal injury, death or property damage which results in any way from negligence, conditions on or about the premises and facilities of the River Falls Rifle Club, Inc. (a.k.a. River Falls Sportsmen's Club), the operations, actions or omissions of the agents.
  5. I have read and understand the attached River Falls Rifle Club, Inc. ( a.k.a. River Falls Sportsmen's Club) Rules and Regulations and agree to abide by said rules while a member of the River Falls Sportsmen's Club.
  6. I am not a fugitive from justice.
  7. I am not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance.
  8. I have never been convicted, nor am I under indictment in any court, of/for a felony or any crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
  9. I have never been adjudicated mentally defective and have not been committed to a mental institution.
  10. I have not been convicted of crime involving domestic violence, nor am I subject to an injunction involving domestic violence, or restraining me from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner or child of such partner.
  11. I am signing freely of my own accord, realizing it is binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns.

Applicant’s Name (Print): ________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________Date: ___/___/___

If under 18 years of age, Parentor Guardian must also sign

I agree with all terms of the above release from liability and give complete and absolute permission to my son/daughter to join the RFSC and participate in all club activities.

Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ____________________________________________________Date: ___/___/___

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________________

NEW MEMBER SPONSORSHIP: The RFSC requires that all NEW applicants list the name and signature of a RFSC member who has been a member in good standing for two years or more and who will vouch to your character and suitability for club membership.

Sponsor Name: __________________________________ Sponsor Signature:____________________________________

Sponsor Telephone: ______________________________Date: ___/___/___

NEW MEMBERS - Plan to attend a scheduled Executive Committee meeting to review your membership application and acceptance as a new member. Please arrive by 6:30 and bring proof of NRA membership (NRA card or magazine mailing label). The Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Please call 715-425-1380 and leave a message with any questions.

Renewals can be done at:

  1. Annual Meeting Jan. 8, 2011 starting at 11 AM until meeting starts at 1pm.
  2. River Falls Sportsman Club Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00 pm during Winter Trap League.