1.The new member submits, to the Treasurer, a membership application, payment of dues, and a copy of their current AMA membership card along with any other required waivers or licenses (Turbine Waiver, FCC license, Etc.).
2. If the paperwork is incorrect, the Treasurer notifies the applicant, returns or holds the application until the applicant sends the correct information.
3. The Treasurer forwards the applications to the Membership Committee who uses the application to update the SRQ Membership Database.
The Membership Committee is also responsible for making membership badges and retaining club applications for at least one year.
4. The Membership Committee will provide the new applicant with the following:
Current Membership Manual
“New Member Orientation and Safety Program” document.
“New Member Application, Orientation and Training” document.
An “SRQ” Club and Instructor Release Agreement” if applicable.
A welcome letter informing the new member that they are required to attend an Orientation Class and other pertinent information regarding training, contact numbers, etc.
5. Membership Committee informs the Orientation Chairman of the new member. It is the responsibility of the new member to contact the Orientation Chairman to set up a meeting.
6. Membership Committee informs the Training Coordinator of those new members who have asked for flight training.
7. Member completes the Orientation class and signs the required applicable documents.
It is the responsibility of the Orientation Chairman to determine if those who have not asked for flight training are qualified to fly. If they are not, the Orientation Chairman will inform the Training Coordinator.
The Orientation Chairman will give the new member their SRQ Membership Badge at the time of orientation. New members that need training will receive a White “In Training” badge until they solo. Once they solo they will be given a regular SRQ Membership Badge.
8. The Training coordinator is responsible for contacting and training the instructors. The students are responsible for contacting the Training Coordinator to arrange for training. The students are also responsible for contacting their assigned instructor to set up the training schedule.
9. The Flight Instructor notifies the Training Coordinator (Jim Holloman) that a student pilot has successfully soloed. The Training coordinator will provide a Solo Certificate for the student. 09/09/2007