Membership Information

MEMBERSHIP

Steps for joining the Jefferson County IWLA

  1. Applicants must be present at a monthly regular memberhip meeting during the months of January through July. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. The clubhouse is open to the public @ 6:00 p.m. on meeting nights. The board members meet at 6:30 p.m., prior to the monthly regular membership meeting. The monthly regular membership meeting begins at 7:30 pm
  2. Obtain an application and member release statement prior to 7:30 on monthy regular membership meeting nights from Kellie Harding (Membership Director). Applications must be picked up in person.
  3. Complete the application and member release statement, then return them to Kellie Harding.
  4. Applicant’s acceptance to the club will be voted on by members during the meeting.
  5. If accepted, applicants receive an orientation from Jeff Welch after the monthly regular membership meeting is adjourned.
  6. Applicants pay membership fee to Kellie Harding.
    1. The fee is $300, it includes initiation fee, chapter dues, national dues and state dues.
    2. The preferred payment method is by check or money order payable to Jefferson County IWLA
    3. The exact amount of cash is also accepted.
    4. Credit Card payments are NOT accepted.
  7. The new Member will receive a temporary membership card.
  8. A permanent card will be mailed after it is received from the National IWLA
  9. New Members must complete 8 hours of volunteer work within 1 year of joining the club.
    1. For example: Joined May 5, 2017 must complete by May 5, 2018
    2. If 8 hours are not completed the member will not be invited to renew at $100. If this occurs the only way to be a member would be to join again paying the $300 fee.
  10. New Members must attend a Range Officers training class before they can use any of the ranges.
  11. Range Officers classes are held the Saturday following the Tuesday that they join.

Steps for completing Volunteer Work

  1. Contact one of the following Committee Chairman and schedule a work date and time.
    1. Conservation – Darrell Propst (304) 724-1141 (304) 261-4847
    2. Ponds – Harry Jacobs (304) 279-5060
    3. Rifle Ranges – Scott Lowther (304) 839-8703
    4. .22 Rifle Range –
    5. Steel Plate Ranges –
    6. House/Kitchen –
    7. Cast Bullets – Scott Lowther (304) 839-8703
    8. Pistol Range 25 yd and Buildings & Grounds – Richard Wenger (304) 671-4202
    9. Skeet – Mark Outhier (304) 267-6943
    10. Trap – Larry Bowers (304) 724-5178
  2. Complete work cards located on the top of the cabinet next to the back door of the meeting room with the following information:
    1. Name
    2. Date Joined
    3. Brief Work Description
    4. Number of hours worked
    5. Mailing Address
    6. Phone Number
    7. Work coordinator’s signature
  3. Place the completed work card in the work hours’ box located on top of the cabinet next to back door of the meeting room. Please insure that a club officer signs off on the work card.
  4. The Membership Dues Recipient (Kellie Harding) will keep a tally of hours worked.