Becoming a BCHC MEMBER
Prospective members of BCHC represent a wide cross-section
of Backcountry enthusiasts. For that reason, our several
membership TYPES, as well as the many Local Units situated
throughout California provide a variety of choices to meet
every Member's need.
MEMBERSHIP is a simple, 3-step process: selecting a
membership TYPE; determining Local Unit
affiliation; and, submitting a Membership Application
Form.
STEP ONE:
One of these Membership Types will be most suitable for you:
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Individual
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Family (Shared)
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Benefactor
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Patron
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Mt. Whitney
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Associate
STEP TWO:
Select from the BCHC
Local Units the one with which you will prefer to
participate. You will probably want to participate with the
group nearest either your residence or your favorite trails
area.
STEP THREE:
Print out our online
Application Form, ready for convenient mailing.
- Your application will be processed and acknowledged
within one week of receipt at the Membership Office.
Your selected Local Unit will be informed of your new
membership, and you're all set.
- Subscriptions to the newsletter of Backcountry
Horsemen of America and to BCHC's own newsletter,
BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, will be entered automatically for you.
- Local Units will contact you regarding their many
activities, all of which are open to all BCHC members.
Most Local Units also publish their own newsletters;
plan on receiving those as well.
Membership Type: Individual
Any man or woman may become an INDIVIDUAL type
member of BCHC. This type is best for singles, or for
persons whose family members may have other interests.
Individual memberships have ONE vote during General Business
meetings.
Individual members are encouraged to participate in such
activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the
many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units
also provide their affiliated members with news of local
activities ... there's always something FUN happening
in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to
our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to
the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also
published quarterly.
Individual Annual Dues: $40.00
Membership Type: Family (Shared)
All immediate family members are included in
Family (Shared) memberships, and are eligible to participate
fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults
from each Family (Shared) membership may vote during General
Business meetings.
Understanding SHARED membership type: Not
officially a type of membership within BCHC, this
term is used by the Membership staff to refer to a
growing portion of our group. Many of our FAMILY
memberships involve persons with DIFFERING LAST NAMES
residing at the same address. In order for each of TWO
voting (adult) persons to be listed on membership
rosters under their own last names, we must handle their
records a little differently. (Note: BCHC must
insist that both parties reside at the same address
to qualify for the FAMILY membership.)
Family/Shared type members are encouraged to participate
in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well
as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The
Units also provide their affiliated members with news of
local activities ... there's always something FUN
happening in your area! One-year Membership includes
subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY
NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of
America, also published quarterly.
Family (Shared) Membership Annual Dues: $50.00
Membership Type: Benefactor
All immediate family members are included in
Benefactor memberships, and are eligible to participate
fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults
from each Benefactor membership may vote during General
Business meetings.
Benefactor members are encouraged to participate in such
activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the
many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units
also provide their affiliated members with news of local
activities ... there's always something FUN happening
in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to
our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to
the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also
published quarterly.
Benefactor Membership Annual Dues: $100.00
Membership Type: Patron
All immediate family members are included in
Patron memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in
BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each
Patron membership may vote during General Business meetings.
Patron members are encouraged to participate in such
activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the
many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units
also provide their affiliated members with news of local
activities ... there's always something FUN happening
in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to
our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to
the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also
published quarterly.
Patron Membership Annual Dues: $250.00
Membership Type: Mt. Whitney
In the state of California, Mt. Whitney is about
as high as you can go and still have touch with the ground.
It is that hint that gave a name to our Mt. Whitney
membership type; this group contributes generously to our
effort.
All immediate family members are included in Mt. Whitney
memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC
and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Mt.
Whitney membership may vote during General Business meetings
Mt. Whitney members are encouraged to in participate in
such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as
the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units
also provide their affiliated members with news of local
activities ... there's always something FUN happening
in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to
our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to
the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also
published quarterly.
Mt. Whitney Membership Annual Dues: $500.00
Membership Type: Associate
Anyone desiring to contribute to and participate
more actively in more than one BCHC Local Unit may wish to
maintain one or more BCHC Associate Memberships. This
Membership Type is available ONLY to persons already
holding INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY (Shared), BENEFACTOR, PATRON or
MT. WHITNEY membership in good standing.
For full details of BCHC's Multiple Memberships, read
Policy Statement on Multiple Memberships.
Associate Membership Annual Dues: $15.00 each.
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