You may download the new, 2012 form here. Whether you are renewing an existing membership, or are joining for the first time, please use this form. A checkbox in column three allows you to select whether the form is for new or renewal membership.
The form is a "typable" PDF, so just download it, complete it by typing directly onto the form, print and mail/fax it to us. Easy! Of course you can just download the form and type or print directly onto the paper copy, too. The mailing address is printed on the form.
In order to encourge new Family members to join, we are extending the reduced family membership fees. This is a reduced Family Membership fee effective for the first year of club membership. See the renewal/join form for details and fees.
Here are our 2012 membership categories.
Regular:
A Regular or Individual Member is 21 years old or older. Member has full clubhouse access, one parking permit (first come, first served, only!), the rights to vote, and to hold office. The member will receive one club burgee
Family:
A Family Membership consists of two regular Members, Crew Members, and Junior Members of their immediate family. All Family members receive full clubhouse access, a single parking permit (first come, first served, only!), the rights to two votes and to hold office. Each Family receives one club burgee.
Race Crew: The Race Crew is a non-boat owner sponsored by a Regular Member. The Race Crew Member receives full use of the Club facilities on scheduled race weekends. Excluded is the right to vote, to hold office, or to receive the combination to the front door lock. Race Crew Membership is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Cruising/Temporary Non-Resident:
This membership is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This Member is entitled to all club privileges excluding the right to vote and to hold office.
Junior:
Person under 21 years of age sponsored by a Regular Member. A Junior Member is excluded from the right to vote and to hold office.
Crew: A Crew Member must be a member of a Regular Member's immediate family, and who is 21 years of age or older. A Crew Member is excluded from the right to vote and to hold office. S/he may serve on committees. A Crew Member may not be the owner of a saltwater yacht in Alaskan waters.
Live-aboard:
The Live-aboard Member is a Regular or Family Member who uses his or her boat as principal dwelling while not at sea, and uses the clubhouse facilities regularly for cooking and showering. The Board reserves the right to assign “Live-Aboard” status to a member or family membership based on use of the facilities. EXTRA FACILITIES-USAGE FEES HAVE BEEN LEVIED!
Alumnus:
A former Regular Member in good standing who has no current ownership interest in a saltwater yacht within Alaskan waters and who has been a regular member for at least 4 of the last 6 years. This member is entitled to hold an appointed board position and is encouraged to volunteer for committee appointments. This membership is awarded and/or continued at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In the event the Alumnus Member acquires an ownership interest in a saltwater yacht within Alaskan waters, the member is expected to apply for Regular membership.
The William H. Seward Club is a member of Yachting Clubs of America. Reciprocity is available at sister organizations around the world.
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