Dear Prospective Applicant: Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Olympia Outboard Club (OOC). The OOC takes pride in promoting safe boating and maintaining the property on Steamboat Island so that we are a good neighbor on the Island. We also understand that in order to make our events truly quality, our equipment and property must be clean and safe. All of this, of course, takes commitment from each member. We are expected to participate in the upkeep of the property and in fund raising events throughout the year. But, most of all, we have a lot of fun and members are almost always long term. Membership at the OOC is a wonderful opportunity with a very low price and members appreciate that. Before making a decision about membership, please read the following portions of our bylaws to further understand the obligations that will be expected of you. A PORTION OF ARTICLE ll, SECTION 2 READS AS FOLLOWS: Any person desiring membership must be sponsored by two members in good standing…All prospective new members shall meet with al least three (3) of the board members 30 days prior to being voted on, for the purpose of reviewing the Bylaws, Policies and being advised of club responsibilities. Each applicant for membership must have first attended one regular meeting and scheduled club function of two different dates prior to a vote by the Club upon application for membership. Prior to consideration by the Club of any person membership, there must be presented along with the application one half (1/2) of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) or the then applicable initiation fee…The applicant shall be accepted as member if the majority votes is in favor of admission and there are not five (5) or more negative votes. If there be such a rejection, all sums paid by the applicant shall be refunded. A PORTION OF ARTICLE ll, SECTION 6 READS AS FOLLOWS: To retain membership in Olympia Outboard Club, members are required to attend at least three separate functions (at least one regular meeting, one function and participate in a scheduled work party and /or chair a committee). We look forward to getting to know you over the next couple of months! Thank you for your application. Welcome Aboard! Olympia Outboard Club Board of Directors