Membership
Oakland Ski Club Membership Requirements and Information
Membership Chair: Joni (pronounced Johnny) Miller 510-527-4124
jonimiller@sbcglobal.net
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WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP OFFER? The Club owns and operates a ski lodge on Donner Summit on a non-profit basis for the exclusive use of its members and their guests. Membership offers a special opportunity to initiate and enjoy the friendships of people with a strong common interest in snow sports, not only on the slopes or at the lodge, but also at meetings and special events held throughout the year.
WHAT ARE THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS? 1. Complete the membership application and return it to the Membership Chairperson with two sponsors’ signatures. During this time, acquaint yourself with two regular members who, as your sponsors, will attest to your interest in joining the club and your willingness to accept the responsibilities of membership. 2. Show interest in the Club by attending either 1 winter weekend requiring a hike in and any 2 other activities to include Christmas party, Installation banquet, business meeting, work party or other club-sponsored event or 2 winter weekends at the lodge which require a hike in.
AFTER MY REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLETED, THEN WHAT? The Membership Committee advises the Club’s Board of Directors at their monthly meeting of the committee’s recommendation concerning acceptance for membership and, when a vacancy in membership occurs, your application is considered by the Board. When your membership application is accepted, you will be notified and asked to respond by the payment of an initiation fee of $200 and annual dues of $110. Fiscal year runs from June through May. The Oakland Ski Club does not give refunds.
HOW CAN AN APPLICANT INCLUDE HIS OR HER FAMILY? Children can participate as “junior” members for $50 per year for ages 4-17. For adults ages 18-25 the cost is $60 per year. The child’s age on June 1 is used for membership purposes. There is no initiation fee for junior members.
WHEN ARE MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS HELD? Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Ruen Pair Restaurant in Albany. Click here to confirm when the next meeting will be held.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LODGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE? The First Vice-President is in charge of the winter operations; his/her duties are to order and to stock provisions, to hire and supervise the winter caretaker/chef, to handle reservations and to assign customary lodging chores. The Second Vice-President is in charge in the summer; his/her duties are to organize weekend work parties at which members perform lodge maintenance and repairs and to handle summer lodging reservations.
WHAT ARE MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LODGE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE? 1. To observe and to keep the lodge rules as prepared at the beginning of each ski season. 2. To share responsibility in the routine chores that are assigned to lodgers. 3. To attend at least one summer work party. This is your most important contribution and requirement as an active member and it the only way that the club can keep skiing costs affordable and maintain the lodge.Applications and membership packages are available at the meetings. The Oakland Ski Club has been evolving and growing vibrantly since 1940. The privileges of membership are exceptional! To support, maintain and enjoy these privileges requires members who are willing to participate at all levels of responsibility.