Membership
New Membership Application Process
Effective Sept. 12, 2024 new membership applications are accepted online only and require payment of the New Member Dues of $50 with the application. Prospective Members should click on the Online application link at the bottom of this page to complete your application which will require an email address to submit. Your email address will become your Username to access your online record in our membership database after application approval, and for subsequent year’s online membership renewal and payment.
Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. New Member Applications will be submitted for approval by the Voting Members at the next monthly meeting after receipt of the application. By signing the New Member Application, you agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Club, and that violations of such may be grounds for dismissal, without remuneration.
Currently there are no restrictions on new memberships, however a Prospective Member may be denied membership if a known history of dismissal from another sportsman’s club for significant conduct or safety concerns is expressed to the Voting Members at the monthly meeting where their application is considered. Prospective Members do not require sponsorship by a Current Member, but all new applications must be approved by the Voting Members.
If membership is approved, the Applicant will immediately receive an email from the Membership Chairperson advising them of approval and with instructions to attend an upcoming Orientation Meeting where you will receive your new membership card. The Orientation Meeting will introduce new members to all aspects and activities of the club, all rules, regulations and, most importantly, the expectations for using the facilities in a safe and responsible manner. Regularly scheduled Orientation Meetings will be held the second Sunday of every month at 10:00am, and at Noon of every scheduled Work Party. Additional Orientation Meetings will be held monthly, and New Members will be notified in advance of those dates and times. Reservations are not needed for any Orientation, just show up at the designated time.
2025 New Member Dues are $50.00, and Membership Dues are not prorated. New Member Applications approved beginning with the August 2024 monthly meeting and anytime up to and including the July 2025 monthly meeting will have membership good through December 31, 2025. New Member Applications approved beginning with the August 2025 monthly meeting and anytime up to and including the July 2026 monthly meeting will have membership good through December 31, 2026.
All approved 2025 New Members must participate in (1) scheduled Work Party before December 31, 2025. Failure to do so will preclude you from renewing your membership for 2026. Alternatively, you may a Work Party Waiver Fee of $100.00 with your application, or any time thereafter, up to December 31, 2025 to be eligible for 2026 renewal.
Work Party exemptions without fees are available for active-duty military service and those with physical disabilities preventing manual labor. The remaining 2024 Work Party dates are scheduled for September 14th, and October 12th. The 2025 Work Party dates are tentatively scheduled for March 22nd, May 10th, June 14th, August 9th, September 13th, and October 11th. Please check the website for final dates. Work parties run from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. No reservations are needed; simply show up prepared for outdoor work. All current members are welcome to participate, and all help is appreciated.
2024 Current Member Renewal Process for 2025 Membership
2025 Annual Dues are $40.00 and The Annual Newsletter with 2025 renewal information will be mailed to all 2024 Current Members September 16th. Mail-in 2025 Membership Renewal Applications are included in this newsletter and can be completed and returned with the $40.00 Annual Dues by cash, check, or money order. Dues envelopes must be post-marked by December 31, 2024.
2025 Online Renewal Dues are $35.00 and the 2025 Online Renewal period will open October 1, 2024, not before, and will close December 31, 2024. During that time, you may login to our website and complete the 2025 renewal process for a discounted $35.00 Online Renewal Fee, with payment by credit card or PayPal account.
If a 2024 Current Member does not renew by December 31, 2024 by either of the options stated above, they must reapply as a 2025 New Member, following the application process as stated above, including the Work Party requirement.
Checks returned from the bank for any reason will be returned to the signer and require them to pay the bank service charge in addition to the original dues and fees in question and re-submit by certified check or money order.
Lost, damaged, or stolen Membership Cards will be replaced the first time for free, but subsequent replacements will incur a $10 replacement fee each.
If you have any questions regarding your membership status contact Membership Chairman Steve Hildebrand, preferably at steveh@ptd.net, or at 717-368-6359 if urgent.
Click here to download a PDF of the current Membership Manual.
Click here to download a PDF of the Cocalico Sportsmen Constitution and By-Laws.
Online Membership Application
Guest Privileges Policy
All Members in good standing are entitled to host guests to use our facilities, under their direct supervision at all times, and are responsible for the conduct of their guests while on club property. Host Members with guests should be considerate of not interfering with other Members using the facilities.
Members are limited to a maximum of (3) guests per visit. A guest is permitted to use club facilities a maximum of (3) times, after which they should join as a Member. Guests may use the pond but may not keep fish; catch and release only. Members may not use the Guest Pass for commercial purposes including charging guests for admission or firearm training purposes.
Guests must complete and sign the Guest Liability Waiver prior to using the facilities. Detach and display the Guest Pass on the bottom of the Waiver along with the Host’s membership card while using facilities and deposit the signed Waiver in the marked box at the clubhouse entrance.
Click here for a PDF of the Guest Privileges Policy, Liability Waiver, and Guest Pass.