Join the Club

We would love to have you.

Any person of good character is invited to become a member of the Club after submission of our application, payment of membership fees, and formal approval by the Board of Directors. You must have a FOID card to become a member (Illinois residents) and applicants will be notified by mail of application status. Membership applications are available at the main desk in the clubhouse or can be downloaded here.

Membership Benefits

  • Club open 18- 20 hours per week for your convenience

  • Reduced shoot costs

  • Availability of clubhouse for personal use after hours

Work hours are not required; however, we do rely on volunteers to help on many projects. Your skills and time are greatly appreciated.

Membership Fees and Structure

$150 Annual Membership Dues

$50 Initiation (1st year only)

*Fees are subject to change; all are determined by recommendation by the Board of Directors and majority vote of the voting membership.

Regular Membership runs January through December.

Dues paid after August 31 of any year apply through the next calendar year. New Member fees paid between April 1st and August 31st are prorated to a reduced amount as shown here.

Annual Membership Renewal

Any member whose annual dues are not paid on or before the first day of April shall automatically be dropped from membership. A new application (accompanied by the $50 initiation fee) shall be required to be reinstated with full member privileges.

Children of Members

Upon reaching the age of 21, children of regular members will be required to apply for regular membership in their own name.

Affiliated Members

An affiliated member must reside more than 50 air miles from the Club. Affiliated members do not have voting privileges, but otherwise enjoy all of the other privileges of club membership. No initiation fee required. Annual Membership Dues are $75 for affiliated members.

Student Members

A student member must be a full-time student under the age of 21 years. Student members do not have voting privileges, but otherwise enjoy all of the other privileges of club membership. No initiation fee required.  Annual membership dues are $50 for student members