Sacramento Helvetia Verein

Sacramento Swiss Men’s and Women’s Club

3349 J. Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

www.sacramentoswiss.com

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

I request admission as a member to the

Sacramento Helvetia Verein

And pledge to obey the rules and regulations.

PLEASE READ BACK PAGE BEFORE FILLING OUT APPLICATION

NAME______PHONE______

Swiss related to______Do you visit Switzerland often?______

(Name of Swiss Parents or Grandparents)

Are you applying for Benefit or Social Membership? Date of Birth______Place of Birth______

(Please Circle one)

See Back For Details:

Application Fee $______+ Prorated Dues $______= Total Due: $ ______

Where do your relatives live in Switzerland? ______Canton______

Current Address:______, City______Zip______

Email Address:______Recommended by______

(Sacramento Swiss Member)

How active would you like to be and what would you like to gain by being a member of the Sacramento Swiss Helvetia Verein? We would like your fresh ideas – what would you like to see the club provided and/or what can you provide? Share your thoughts with us. (Example: You yodel, you play an instrument, you love to cook and would like to help, you can provide event space, etc)

Your Signature______Date______

FYI

Our Fiscal Year runs January 1 – December 31.

Each year your due’s payment should be made no later than January 1. ($24/year)

Please read more details and requirements on the back.

READ BEFORE FILLING OUT APPLICATION:

Bylaws are posted on the Sacramento Swiss Website; please review. www.sacramentoswiss.com

Membership Fiscal Year runs January 1 – December 31

Application Details –

1. An applicant must be 17 years old, be of Swiss origin or a descendant of Swiss parents or grandparents.

2. He or She must be recommended by a member of the Sacramento Men’s and Women’s Helvetia Verein.

3. Applicants 17-44 years old become benefit members and will be eligible for sick and death benefits. They must be of good mental and physical health and questions regarding their health are listed below.

4. Applicants 45 years and older will become social members and are not entitled to sick and death benefits. Applicants younger than 45 may request to become social members only.

Application Fees

To become a benefit member the application fee is:

17 – 24 year olds $5 25 - 29 year olds $10 30-34 year olds $15

35 - 39 year olds $25 40 – 44 year olds $50

To become a social member the application fee is $10

PLUS, if you apply before January 1, your remaining annual dues’ fee is prorated.

The club’s annual $24 Dues will then be paid in full no later than January 1, and again each consecutive year from that point on.

Annual Dues

Annual dues’ notices are mailed each December and are required to be paid by January 1 each year.

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Only Benefit Member Applicants must fill out the following:

Benefit members will be entitled to weekly sick benefits after a waiting period of six months from the date of initiation. Therefore, the following information is requested from applicants 17-44 years old.

Please circle one:

1. Are you in good health? Yes No

2. Are you now under medical care? Yes No If Yes, please explain:

I understand that false information will result in loss of benefit rights.

Your Signature ______Date______

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