Senior Membership is the most comprehensive level of membership at Olcott Yacht Club. It is open to both boat owners and non-boat owners who want full privileges within the Club. Senior members have voting rights weighted as three votes and are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. This membership category includes access for a spouse or partner in a spousal-type relationship, as well as children as defined in the Club Constitution. Senior members are required to complete 10 volunteer hours annually to support Club operations or pay a fee for any uncompleted hours. A $75 quarterly minimum spend at the Club’s restaurant and bar, open May through October, is also required to help sustain our food and beverage operations.

This membership is for individuals aged 23 and older who do not own a boat. Associate members have full access to Club amenities and activities and may vote at membership meetings, with one vote weighted as a single vote. Members in this category are also eligible to serve on Club committees but may not hold office on the Board of Directors. Like Senior members, Associates are expected to complete 10 volunteer hours annually or pay the equivalent fee. They are also subject to a $75 quarterly food and beverage minimum during the Club’s open season from May through October.

This membership is designed for younger individuals under the age of 23 who do not own a boat. It offers full access to Club facilities and social events and includes one vote at membership meetings, weighted as a single vote. However, members under 23 are not eligible to hold office on the Board of Directors. Like other active membership levels, this category requires 10 volunteer hours annually or the equivalent fee instead of service, as well as a $75 quarterly minimum food and beverage spend during the open season.

Non-Resident Membership is designed for individuals who live, work, and boat outside of a 50-mile radius of the Club and do not spend more than three weeks in the area during the Club’s open season. Non-residents may not vote or hold office and are not required to complete volunteer hours or meet the food and beverage minimum. This category is ideal for those who wish to maintain a connection to the Club while living at a distance. Should a Non-Resident member move closer or become more active in Club life, they may convert to a Senior or Associate membership by paying the appropriate initiation fee.