According to an article in the Kingsport Times News, Reservoir Road will be closed to through traffic starting March 6th for six to eight weeks starting around Glen Alpine Road – about 1.6 miles before you get to the club if you normally come in that way. While the road is closed, come in via […]
MEMBERSHIP
Schedule for April 2023 New Member Vote
- April 3rd - Dead line to have application/dues in the club's PO box and interview done (if needed) (The Monday before the 1st Thursday of the month.)
- April 6th - Meeting Date for Vote (1st Thursday of the Month)
- April 11th and 16th - Next New Member's Safety Orientations. Start times are 2pm on the Sunday and 6pm on the Tuesday. Check the calendar. Some dates moved to avoid conflicts like Father's Day and Valentine's Day.
Information:
Membership at Cherokee is a family membership, which entitles the member's spouse and dependent children (who are not in the work force) to full use the Club's facilities under the rules & regulations set forth by the Board of Directors. For more information refer to the Club's By-Laws or the Basic Firearms & Range Safety for Members & Guests. A copy of Club rules will be provided upon membership acceptance.
Club meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month starting at 7:00 PM (except major holidays). After the meeting is called to order dinner will be served for those who wish to partake. After dinner, Club business and announcements take place.
For more information on what is required to become a member please refer to the 2023 New Member Application Form below. The application form can be downloaded and filled out in its entirety and mailed to the Club's post office box or brought to the Club office during regular business hours, which are the 1st Thursday of each month (meeting night), starting at 6:00 PM.
New members may join for 2023 any time after December 1st of 2022. We do not prorate dues, the cost is the same no matter when you join.
The expiration date for 2023 membership is February 28th of 2024. If you do not renew your membership within 12 months of the expiration date, you will have to submit a New Member application for approval and complete the Safety Orientation over again.
For new members, upon receipt of your completed application and the correct dues amount, you will be presented for approval at our next regular Club meeting. You do not have to be present to be approved.
NOTE: YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT APPROVED. Contact the membership committee after meeting night to check on the status of your membership. Membership Committee Contact Form
REQUIRED SAFETY ORIENTATION - CLUB OFFICE HOURS:
All new members must attend a regularly scheduled Club Safety Orientation of Club facilities before you may receive a membership card and gate key.
Check the club calendar for the date of the next orientation. The required orientation begins at 2:00 PM sharp (sign-in at 1:45 PM, gate opened at 1:30.)
There is not an Orientation held on major holidays or holiday weekends unless otherwise noted on the Club calendar.
Regular office hours are the 1st Thursday of each month (meeting night), starting at 6:00 PM.
You may not take the Orientation until after you are accepted for Membership.
Renewing members can download the 2023 membership Renewal Form below. All renewing members must complete a new application each year.
For more information or questions regarding membership, please use the Membership Committee Contact Form
Due to the new membership software, each person that is renewing should fill out an application to help the committee enter the proper data into the computer. The applications are available at the office or you may download the application by clicking on New or Renewal Applicaton listed above. Membership fees must accompany all applications. You may bring your application to the office during office hours, to the monthly meetings or mail it to the club address on the application. All new memberships must be voted on by the membership in attendance at a monthly meeting before acceptance. After a membership is accepted, a safety orientation is mandatory before your membership card/gate-key will be issued. If you would like to join and have questions, or if you have membership problems please contact the Membership Committee.
Membership News
Locks Changed
The card readers at the main gate, fish pond and club house rest rooms have been changed. A light green 2023 (expires 2/28/2024) card is now required to open them.
News Letter 02/02/2023
The February news letter was just sent out. If you didn’t receive a copy via email, it may be viewed at https://mailchi.mp/fb0c6b1f547c/cherokee-rod-and-gun-club-news-letter-20230202 Check your spam folder and if it’s not there, please subscribe using the blue button at the bottom when you view it. The big take away is the gate locks are being changed […]
Site Updates 1/5/2023
The Black Powder and Military Match pages have been updated with the 2023 schedule. The Directory has been updated with the 2023 Officers and Directors.
Election Results
At last night’s annual club election meeting, the following were elected for a one year term – January 2023 through December 2023: There were also 3 directors elected for a three year term – January 2023 through December 2025
November 2022 News Letter Sent
If you are signed up on our email list, you should have just received or will be receiving the news letter in the email account we have on file. If you didn’t receive it, it may be viewed at https://mailchi.mp/13a106bbd012/cherokee-rod-and-gun-club-news-letter-202211 You also need to hit the blue subscribe button so it will come directly to […]