Membership Agreement and Acknowledgment

[LRC_Admin]

Longmont Rockhounding Club

Effective date: ____________________

Member Information
Full name: ______________________________________________

Preferred name: _________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP: __________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Referral:___________________________________________________


Acknowledgment and Agreement
By signing this Membership Agreement, I acknowledge that I have received, read, and had and always will be able to ask questions about the following documents of the Longmont Rockhounding Club:

The Club's Charter
http://www.longmontrocks.org/viewtopic.php?t=40

The Club's Bylaws
http://www.longmontrocks.org/viewtopic.php?t=41

The Club's membership rules and code of conduct
http://www.longmontrocks.org/viewtopic.php?t=38

I understand and agree that:

I will comply with the Club’s charter, bylaws, rules, policies, and lawful decisions of the Board of Directors.

I will conduct myself respectfully toward Club members, guests, landowners, public-land managers, other collecting groups, and the general public.

I will follow all applicable federal, state, county, municipal, tribal, and land-management laws, regulations, permits, closures, collecting limits, and property restrictions.
I will not trespass, collect without permission, damage property, disturb protected resources, or remove specimens unlawfully.

I will follow the Club’s Buddy System and No-Solo Fieldwork Policy during organized field trips and will comply with the instructions of the designated trip leader.

I understand that rockhounding, field trips, travel, collecting, excavation, tools, remote locations, uneven terrain, weather, wildlife, abandoned mines, and related activities may involve risks of injury, illness, property damage, or death, and that I will use appropriate clothing, equipment, tools, protective gear, water, food, navigation equipment, and other supplies suitable for each activity.

I will promptly report unsafe conditions, injuries, emergencies, property damage, or violations of Club rules to the trip leader or a Club officer.

I understand that the Club may cancel, modify, restrict, or end an activity when conditions or conduct create an unreasonable safety or legal risk.

I understand that membership may be suspended or terminated for violations of the charter, bylaws, rules, safety policies, ethical standards, or applicable law, subject to the procedures established by the Club.

I will not represent personal opinions, collecting activities, or statements as official positions of the Club unless authorized to do so.

I understand that Club membership does not guarantee access to any collecting location, field trip, workshop, event, or other activity.

I will provide accurate contact information and promptly notify the Club of changes to my information.

I understand that the Club may use my contact information for membership administration, meeting notices, event announcements, safety communications, and other legitimate Club purposes.

I agree to pay applicable membership dues and understand that unpaid dues may affect my membership status and voting rights.

I understand that this Membership Agreement supplements, and does not replace, any separate waiver, release, assumption-of-risk agreement, parental consent form, or activity-specific agreement required for participation.

I understand that the Club may amend its charter, bylaws, rules, and policies in accordance with the procedures established by the Club. Such amendments may apply to my continued membership.

Emergency Contact

Name: _________________________________________________

Relationship: ____________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________________

Alternate phone: _________________________________________

Relevant emergency information the Club should know:

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________


Acknowledgment of Receipt

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understood this Membership Agreement and the Club documents identified above. I agree to comply with their terms as a condition of membership in the Longmont Rockhounding Club.

Member signature: ________________________________________

Printed name: ___________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

For Members Under 18
I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above. I have reviewed this Membership Agreement and authorize the minor to participate in Club activities subject to the Club’s rules, policies, safety requirements, and any separate forms required for specific activities.

Parent/guardian name: ____________________________________

Relationship: ____________________________________________

Parent/guardian signature: ________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

Club Use Only
Membership approved by: __________________________________

Position: ________________________________________________

Date approved: ___________________________________________

Dues paid: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Waived

Documents provided: ☐ Charter ☐ Bylaws ☐ Club Rules

Notes: __________________________________________________