Membership details as described in our bylaws can be found in the excerpt below.

Article 2 Membership

Section- 1
The members of this WESTMINSTER ROD AND GUN CLUB shall consist of the persons presently named as members and such other persons as from time to time hereafter may become members in the manner provided by the bylaws. The voting power and property rights and interest of all members shall be equal. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on any and all questions coming before the members at any meeting. The board of directors does have extended authority.

Section- 2
Any law abiding citizen of the U.S.A. and of suitable character and interest, after his application has been signed by an active member as his or her sponsor, may be voted into membership by a majority of members attending the meeting. A membership can be terminated in the same manner at any time with a majority vote at any meeting or by a unanimous vote by the board of directors. The membership shall be limited to two-hundred members.

Section- 3
Active members are all persons presently listed as of 2019 and those elected by a majority vote and have their dues paid in full.

Section -4
A member shall become an honorary life member after being a paid member for ten consecutive years. A majority vote at any meeting can grant a lifetime honorary status to any member who has been an exceptional member and paid dues for at least five consecutive years and is at least sixty five years old. Anyone with an honorary life member status is not required to pay dues but must still pay for his or her gate key.

Section-5
The yearly dues will be set on the previous year and can be changed by a majority vote and must be posted on the membership application.

Updated: 1/15/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership

Westminster

Rod & Gun Club

Interested in becoming a new member or need to renew an existing membership?  Please download this form, fill it out and come to our next meeting.   

  • New memberships are $85.

  • Renewals are $75 annually.

  • Lifetime members pay $30 annually.

  • How do I join the club?
    • ​Download and fill out the membership application form. 
    • Bring your completed application and $85 cash/check to any one of our 12 monthly club meetings.
    • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the meeting and immediately let someone know you are applying for a new membership.
    • You will be introduced to one of our club officers for an interview and to go over our club's safety rules.
    •  After your interview, you will join us for our meeting at then the club will vote on your application before adjourning.

  • Where and when are your monthly meetings?
    • Club meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month at our clubhouse. 
    • Our address is 175 Knower Road Westminster, MA 01473.

  • Are you affiliated with the town of Westminster?
    • No, we are a privately owned club.