MEMBERSHIP PROCESS To assist you in the proposal and introduction of candidates for membership, the Membership Committee suggests the following guidelines. If they do not answer your questions, please consult the membership section of the By-laws in the front of this book. If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Development Manager at the Club or speak to someone on the Membership Committee. PROPOSING A NEW MEMBER Any member 25 years of age or older may propose a person for membership by using the proposal form that may be requested through the Club Office. You will be asked when you request the proposal, the name of the person that you will be proposing. For new members, 25 years of age and older, four letters, including the Proposer and Seconder, must accompany the proposal, all from members over age 25. Dues-paying memberships start at age 10 for children of members. For Legacy members under 30 years of age, the proposal form alone, signed, by the Proposer will suffice. Parents may propose and second members of their own families. Proposals and correspondence on membership matters should go directly to the Membership Committee, c/o Wilmington County Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19807 or via email. Prior to election, candidate’s names are broadcasted to the membership, requesting comments to be shared with the Committee. The Committee Chair may approve Associate and Legacy memberships under age 30. All others are referred to the Committee. Membership Committee members shall not propose or second candidates for membership unless they are members of their immediate families. PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL All Wilmington Country Club members participating in the proposal of a candidate are reminded that they are directly responsible for perpetuating the outstanding quality of our membership. It is extremely important that a candidate’s nomination be given careful consideration and forethought before submitting it to the Membership Committee. Letters and documents may be processed or submitted via email. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPOSER, SECONDER & SUPPORTER A Proposer is responsible for identifying a member who will second a candidate and two other members who will write support letters or complete a support questionnaire. Additionally, the Proposer must identify four (4) other Wilmington Country Club members who know the candidate. It is considered inappropriate for a candidate to contact members or solicit support. All letters or support questionnaires should state specifically the extent and the nature of the writer’s acquaintance with the candidate as well as the basis for
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