JIYC New Membership FAQ
JIYC Membership Committee July 2022
I want to nominate someone I know well for membership – can I?
- Are you current Resident Member in good standing for three (3) years?
- Yes, you can nominate someone for Resident Membership, Non-Resident Membership or Junior Membership
- Non-Resident Membership – reside outside the Tri-County area
- Junior Membership – be between the ages of 18-24 and son of current member
- Are you a current Life Member?
- No, please work with a current Resident Member in good standing and who knows the Nominee
- Are you a current Junior Member?
- Are you a current Non-Resident Member?
I am a current Resident Member in good standing – what do I need to do?
*** Note a strong commitment to the process is required from Resident Members who wish to nominate someone –not only obtain biographical information you hopefully know/may not know about your Nominee, but also information from the two Endorsers too.
- Navigate to JIYC Website or JONAS Application, Sign-In
- Navigate to ‘Club Info’, then ‘Member Application’ on the Website or ‘Member Application’ on JONAS Application
- Complete the electronic Application (no hard copy applications, utilizing older Application Forms, will be accepted) in full and Submit the Application.
- Application will be electronically routed to both Club Manager and Membership Committee Chair via e-mail.
- Accompany Nominee to the next General Meeting
- Assure Nominee is ready to address the General Membership by answering the question of “Why I want to join JIYC”
- From there Membership Committee Chair will assess the Application and Background Check
- Nominee will receive an automated email from Clear Check that requests a formal background check – Membership Committee Chair will review results
- Green? Nominee cleared to proceed through process
- Red? Membership Committee Chair will work with Ethics Board Chair and Sponsor to attempt to adjudicate. If Background Check cannot be adjudicated and/or the negative findings are validated, the Nominee will not be allowed to proceed through process.
- Application provides essential information for the Membership Committee to assess your Nominee and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors
- JIYC Board of Directors will review Applications and conduct vote on to whether add the Nominee to the formal Membership List
- Yes? Nominee added to formal Membership List
- No? Corresponding Secretary will notify Sponsor, Application Fee refunded and Nominee must wait a full calendar year from date a vote and
Does my Nominee have to do anything during the Membership Process?
- Yes, before the Membership Committee issues a formal recommendation to the JIYC Board of Directors the Nominee must complete a successful Background Check (e-mail will be generated/sent by Clear Check)
- Green? Nominee cleared to proceed through process
- Red? Membership Committee Chair will work with Ethics Board Chair and Sponsor to attempt to adjudicate. If Background Check cannot be adjudicated and/or the negative findings are validated, the Nominee will not be allowed to proceed through process.
Okay, so once my Nominee is formally added to the Membership List, is there anything else to do besides wait?
- For both Non-Resident and Junior Members:
- Membership Committee Chair will contact and provide an orientation date and/or verbal orientation
- Applications will be posted on JIYC Membership Committee Nominee Bulletin Board (in Sun Room) for General Membership to review before General Membership Meeting vote.
- As Resident Nominee progresses up the Membership List requirement is:
- Attend an in-person Membership Committee Orientation
- Complete a final Background Check (e-mail will be generated/sent by Clear Check)
- Applications will be posted on JIYC Membership Committee Nominee Bulletin Board (in Sun Room) for General Membership to review before General Membership Meeting vote.
Membership Information
Membership to the James Island Yacht Club is by invitation only
• Current Resident Member of the Club must obtain an application for any prospective new member. Resident Sponsor must have been a JIYC member in good standing for 3 years to nominate a new prospective member
• The application must be fully completed to be considered and must have one primary sponsor and two secondary sponsors (Also with 3years of good standing)
• The applicant must be introduced at one of the monthly general membership meetings (the second Monday of each month; no meeting in September)
• With the application, the required initiation fee deposit must be made to consider the application complete
• The membership committee will review the application and if acceptable present it to the Board of JIYC for consideration. If accepted, the name will be placed on the waiting list if there is one or presented for a vote of the general membership
• Once accepted as a member, the remaining initiation fee, dues, and any assessments in place must be paid
Required membership initiation fee:
Resident Membership: Initiation is equal to four (4) times the dues. Your total obligation will be based on the current dues when you
are approved for membership. One - Half of the initiation fee is at the time of the application. As of August 1, 2020, Initiation will be $4000, therefore $2000 must be turned in with application. Please Note that 50% of the Initiation Deposit is non-refundable.
Non-Residents: Initiation is equal to two (2) times the resident dues. Your total obligation will be based on the current dues when you
are approved for membership. As of August 1, 2020, initiation total will be $2000, therefore $1000 must be turned in with the application. Please Note that 50% of the Initiation Deposit is non-refundable.
Dues – As of August 1, 2020
Resident Members - $1000
Non-Resident Members - $250
Please Note:
This information sheet only gives you a minor "overview" of the procedures for "becoming a member” of the Club. These are not all the Official Rules and Regulations of the JIYC.
Assessments presently in place
DOCK ASSESSMENT # 1
(CHOICE MUST BE MADE AT TIME OF ACCEPTANCE)
Choice #1: ONE TIME PAYMENT:
Resident members: $3240
Non-Resident Members: $1620
Choice #2: Payment Plan
Resident Members
3 year - Annually or 5 year – Monthly Draft
Draft Amount $1,160 $62
Total $3,480 $3,720
Interest/Fees Pd $240 $480
Non-Resident Members
3 year - Annually or 5 year – Monthly Draft
Draft Amount $ 580 $31
Total $1740 $1860
Interest/Fees Pd $120 $240
DOCK ASSESSMENT # 2
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$1000 (Resident Member) to be paid in full by your 1-year anniversary date of being accepted
into club membership.
$250 (Non-Resident Member) to be paid in full by your 1-year anniversary date of being
accepted into club membership.
Background Checks
Since the time that you have been placed on the waiting list, the Club has begun enacting background checks on all incoming prospective members for added security of our membership. The fee for this will be $20 and the club will pay for this upfront and you will be responsible for reimbursement which will just be added to the total at the time of acceptance to the Club. Please note that you will see a document with the heading “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.” We have been asked several times about credit being checked. Please know that the Club is NOT doing a credit check, but a background check does fall under the Fair Credit Reporting Act so that is why that disclosure page is included. For additional questions regarding this background check, please contact our Membership Committee Chair.