St. Joseph Valley
Model Railroad Club
The
Valley Route
A view of White Rock Junction to the Left and Biltzdale Yard to the Right
Welcome
to the St. Joe Valley Model Railroad Club!
Want to become a member of the SJV? It's a fairly long process, but a fair one to both you the perspective member and the club in general. The entire process will takes 9 months to complete.
First, you must be 18 years or age.
Second, come on down and fill out an application!
Your application will be read at three business meetings. You *MUST* be present at the meeting or your application will not be read. This three month period gives us a chance to get to know you and you the oppertunity to see if you want to be a member of the SJV. During this time, you DO NOT pay any club dues.
On your third reading, you are asked to step outside for a moment while the club votes on your application. So far, no one has ever been denied entry into the club.
Once you are accepted into the SJV, you are an associate member. You pay $5.00 a month in dues. This probation period last for six months. You can not hold any club office or vote on official club business. You are allowed to attend any club activities. You will receive the "Lightning Slinger" newsletter when published.
After this six month probation period, if you still want to be a full member of the SJV, YOU MUST request for a vote to full membership. Once again you are asked to go outside for a moment while we discuss your request and a vote is taken. Again, NO ONE has ever been denied full membership.
Once you are accepted as a full member, you pay $10.00 a month dues. You also can hold any available club office and vote on official club business.
