What to expect now that you're on the Ben Lomond waitlist

Obtaining a Sponsor

The club requires new members to be sponsored by a current club member. This can be a family, friend, neighbor, or co-worker.

If you attend any of the events open to the public, Match Directors can sponsor new members and bypass the chapter meeting process described below. Check the SHOOTING tab on our website for info on events that are open to the public.

You can also attend any of our 6 chapters' monthly meetings. Check the calendar on our website for dates and locations of the chapter meetings. You may attend any chapter meetings as a visitor, however if you are seeking chapter approval of your membership, you must contact the chapter director in advance. Their contact information is listed in the chapters tab of the home page menu bar.

Chapter Approval

Affiliation with one of the six chapters is a requirement of Membership. All new members must be interviewed and approved by the chapter of their choice. Check the calendar and select a chapter and attend one of their meetings, Be sure to contact the chapter director prior to seeking a new membership. See the paragraph above.

The process is simple: They will ask you to introduce yourself to the members present and give a little of your background, interests in the shooting sports and your reasons for joining Ben Lomond. The membership will then vote to approve your membership.

It Isn't Over Yet

Since implementing the sponsor-chapter process, this info is added to your member profile and we select new members according to those with sponsors and chapter approval AND in the order they entered the waitlist, oldest to newest. Invitations are then sent by email to the selected prospective members where they will attend a new member safety briefing and receive full member benefits. Do NOT attend a safety briefing if you have not received invitation to do so. Verbal invitations will not be honored.