Membership Process Overview
Membership is designed to be earned through participation, safe riding, accountability, and alignment with Club standards. The goal is to build trust and consistency before full privileges are granted. This page explains the pathway from first contact through Full Riding Member status.
At a glance
- Meetings: once active membership begins, meetings will be held monthly and schedules will be communicated directly.
- Voting: Full Riding Members in Good Standing only, by visible show of hands, with no proxy votes.
- Approval standard: advancement and key decisions require an 80 percent approval vote of eligible members present at an official meeting.
- Planned fees: $200 registration fee upon formal acceptance, plus $50 monthly dues once active membership begins.
Membership Progression
Membership follows a structured progression designed to build trust, consistency, and mutual respect. Advancement is not automatic and requires demonstrated standards, leadership review, and the required official vote.
Guest
Get to know the Club through approved introductions, meetups, or public activity when available.
Associate / Family
Build trust through consistent involvement, reliability, and support for the Club’s developing activities.
Prospect
Formal evaluation stage. Assigned a Sponsor and expected to demonstrate consistency, reliability, conduct, and commitment.
Full Riding Member
Earned full patch and voting status, maintained through Good Standing and continued accountability.
Advancement is earned
Advancement is based on conduct, participation, reliability, and consistency. Sponsor feedback and leadership review are part of the process. Time served alone does not qualify a member for advancement.
1. Eligibility and Good Standing
The founding group is being built around experienced, dependable riders who want a family friendly, coed riding community and are prepared to represent the Club responsibly. Acceptance and advancement are based on fit, conduct, reliability, and participation.
Good Standing will mean a member is current on dues, meeting participation expectations, and has no active disciplinary status. Good Standing will be required to vote, hold office, advance in membership status, and participate in member-only rides.
2. Meetings and Attendance Expectations
Once active membership begins, meetings will be held monthly for governance, planning, and accountability. Meeting schedules will be communicated directly to members.
Members who cannot attend will be expected to notify the President or Vice President. Consistent attendance will support Good Standing and help keep the chapter organized.
3. Becoming a Member and Voting
Voting will be limited to Full Riding Members in Good Standing. Votes will be conducted by visible show of hands, with no proxy votes.
Advancement and key decisions require an 80 percent approval vote of eligible members present at the meeting.
4. Participation and Maintaining Good Standing
Once the Club is active, members will be expected to contribute time and effort to rides, meetings, community activity, and Club responsibilities. Participation reflects commitment and affects trust, advancement readiness, and leadership decisions.
Internal issues will be handled through the defined leadership and discipline process. The purpose is to protect the integrity of the Club and keep standards consistent.
5. Registration and Ongoing Dues
Planned registration fee: $200 one time upon formal acceptance. This covers onboarding, administrative setup, and Club materials. Registration becomes non-refundable once processed.
Planned monthly dues: $50 per month once active membership begins, payable at official meetings. Keeping dues current will be part of remaining in Good Standing.
Once dues are active, members who fall behind may be subject to review under Club rules. Financial accountability supports operational stability and responsible chapter growth.
6. Sponsorship and Probation
Prospects will be assigned a Sponsor. Sponsorship is a formal responsibility. The Sponsor helps guide integration, set expectations, and provide leadership with feedback on readiness for advancement.
The probationary period is an evaluation phase. Advancement will be earned through conduct, participation, reliability, and consistency, not simply time served.
Interested in getting involved early? Review the membership information and introduce yourself. Winter 2026–27 is focused on meeting prospective founding riders before the Spring 2027 launch.
Frequently asked questions
Questions Before You Get Involved
If you are not sure which membership path fits you, or you have questions about the founding process and expectations, reach out.
How Membership Fits the Bigger Structure
Explore the governance model, ride standards, and mission being put in place as the Red Deer founding chapter builds toward Spring 2027.