FMC SPORTSMAN'S CLUB CAMPING RULES

REVISED 1/15/2010

 

The club facilities are the result of many years of labor and sacrifice on the part of many past and present members. The Camping Committee Chairperson, the Camping Committee and the user members are responsible for maintaining the camping facility. Your Membership, Assigned Camping and Camper Storage Fees (if applicable) must be paid by May 1st of each year. The assigned campsites, camping waiting list, temporary camping, camper storage lot and camper storage waiting list should be in the name of the member of record only. Your cooperation and help can ensure a safe and well maintained campground.

 

I.      These rules are intended to assure:

A.   Safe, healthy, orderly, and enjoyable use of the facilities provided.

B.    Maximum availability of the facilities by all members wishing to camp.

 

II.   The rules, detailed on the following pages, cover these important topics.

A.   Penalties for Rules Violations

B.    Camper Registration

C.    Camper Relocation

D.   Temporary Camping

E.    Campsite Responsibilities

F.     Camping Restrictions

G.   Guest Campers

H.   Children Campers

I.      Camping Fees

J.      Definition of Terms

 

A.  ANYONE VIOLATING ANY OF THESE RULES WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

1.     Suggested disciplinary action:

a.      A warning by the Camping Chairperson, verbal or in writing.

b.     Any camper failing to respond to the warning in (a) above will result in the camper (member of record) appearing before the Board of Directors to explain their reason for not complying with the rules and subject such camper to possible disciplinary action by the Board of Directors, which could include loss of campsite and removal of equipment.

 

B.    CAMPER REGISTRATION

1.     All Campers must sign in/register at the Camper Sign-In Station.

a.      Member spending the night must register in the designated sign in book.

b.     Member must sign in all guest and pay fees as required by the camping rules.

c.      Member must provide name, camp site number and date of arrival. Prior to leaving Club the Member must enter date of departure.

2.     All camping fees must be paid at the time of registration.

a.      Assigned camper fees are paid prior to May 1st or when camp site is assigned or member accepts a site.

b.     Temporary camping fees must be paid in within two weeks of the date their reservation is made.  Temporary camping fees must be paid for time of intended stay, not to exceed two weeks. Unless approved by the Camping Committee Chairperson. 

c.      Guest camping fees must be paid for time of intended stay. 

d.     Cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund.

3.     Any member violating a, b, or c. below will be subject to loss of campsite.

a.      Member has 90 days from the date of accepting campsite to put a camper or RV on the assigned campsite.

b.     Member of Record must have their own camper on the assigned site for a minimum of six months throughout the year.

4.     A Camping Waiting List for long-term campsites will be maintained by the Camping Chairperson.

a.      Available campsites will be offered to members on the list in the following manner. The member on the top of the list will be offered the first available campsite(s).  The campsite may be accepted or refused. If refused the campsite will then be offered to the next name on the list. 

b.     A member who refuses a campsite will revert to the bottom of the waiting list at the discretion of the Camping Chairperson.

 

 

 

 

C.    CAMPER RELOCATION

1.     Prior to changing campsites, all campers must meet club specification and be assigned the new campsite by the camping committee chairperson.

a.      Campers desiring to trade campsites must improve their current campsite to club specification before they would be allowed to switch to another campsite.

b.     The camping committee will keep a list of campers wanting to trade or move to a different campsite.

c.      Prior to trading or moving to another site the camper must have been on the previous site for a minimum of one year. Camper must have used site before trading or moving to another site.

d.     Campers wishing to trade spots must have approval from the Camping Committee Chairperson prior to trading spots.

e.      Campers wishing to move to an empty spot must have approval from the Camping Chairperson prior to moving to another spot.

2.     Campers needing assistance with moves must notify the caretaker well in advance. (2 to 3 days notice)  Campers moved to the parking area must register with the caretaker or grounds committee and must be moved within two weeks.

3.     Campers moved from the club must sign registration form at the sign-in station. Member must sign trailer out upon leaving club grounds and sign trailer back in upon returning. 

                                                                         

D.   TEMPORARY CAMPING

1.     The camping committee will maintain RV/camper sites and tent sites available for temporary use by members. The temporary camping schedule shall be available for viewing as needed on the club’s website.

a.      Temporary campsites must be reserved by the Member of Record. Reservations will start Jan 2nd.

b.     No more than one selection/block may be reserved prior to May 1st.

c.      Temporary Campsite may not be reserved for more than two consecutive weeks. Unless approved by the Camping Committee Chairperson.

d.     Fees must be paid to the Camping Committee Chairperson within two weeks of the date the reservation is made or the reservation will be cancelled without further notice.  Cancellations must be made at least 5 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund. 

e.      In order to provide maximum site availability, there will be no set limit or maximum amount of temporary fees paid during the year.

2.     Prior to moving onto any temporary campsite, member must follow registration requirements.

a.      Prior to moving onto temporary campsite, member must have paid $10.00 per day for number of nights stay.

b.     Member must complete registration form at the sign-in station and pay $10.00 per day for any guest you might have.  Guest pay only if they are staying the night. Any guest under the age of 18 may camp over night free but host member must still register guest.

c.      Member must sign the sign-out registration form at the end of their camping stay.

3.     During peak periods, temporary campsites may not be available.

a.      The camping committee will make a reasonable effort to utilize areas not otherwise used for camping to accommodate member campers.

b.     Members temporarily camping on a permanent spot of another camper must pay the $10.00 per day temporary camping fee.

c.      Members temporarily camping in another members camping trailer can camp up to two weeks and must pay ( $10.00 ) per day same as temporarily camping.

d.     Check-out time is 12:00 pm & Check-in time is 2:00 pm.

 

E.    CAMPSITE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     The member is responsible for keeping the assigned campsite clean.

a.      All trash is to be disposed of in club dumpster.  All trash is to be placed in plastic bags prior to disposal.

b.     Grass and weeds are to be kept mowed at each campsite. Failure to do so will result in notification by the camping committee for this violation with subsequent referral to the Board of Directors if such notice receives no response.

2.     The member is responsible for keeping the assigned campsite sanitary.

a.      Gray water (sink drain) is not to run onto open ground.

b.     Sanitary or septic waste must never be discharged anywhere on club grounds except in a provided dump station. After using dump station, area must be thoroughly hosed down.

3.     The member is responsible for keeping assigned campsite safe.

a.      Outside refrigerators are not permitted on campsites.

b.     A member whom is assigned to a campsite is responsible for removal of any equipment such as utility trailers, motor vehicles (excluding 4 wheelers), when they leave club grounds.

c.      Minor electrical and water piping upgrades must be completed to camping committee specifications in a timely manner by discretion of the camping committee chairperson(s). Such upgrades are the responsibility of each individual camper. Assistance maybe available from the camping committee upon request.

4.     Major improvements must be called to the attention of the camping committee chairperson for approval.

a.      All patios and wheel pads must meet the camping committee’s specifications.

b.     All permanent structures or shelters must be approved by the camping committee chairperson in advance of construction.

5.     Campers may wash trailer, in a conservative manner, twice a year for $10 fee per wash.

a.      Campers must sign form and pay fee before washing trailer. NO WASHING CARS, 4-WHEELERS, ETC.

6.     All members should maintain their campers in good, clean presentable condition.  Camper tarps or covers must be removed by May 1st.  Tarps or covers may be put back on the camper after September 30th.   Any exceptions must be approved by the camping committee chairperson.

 

F.     CAMPING RESTRICTIONS

1.     A camper must conduct himself in a responsible, moral manner, and abide by all club rules.

2.     A member may be assigned only one campsite at any time.

3.     Only equipment owned by registered member will be permitted on campsite or parking areas unless approved by the Board of Directors.  Numbered ID Stickers will be assigned to member’s camper for verification of ownership.

4.     Electric heaters are not to be left on in unoccupied campers.

5.     Appropriate wheels and inflated tires must be maintained on equipment.  Motorized RV’s must be in good shape and road worthy.

6.     All pets must be on a leash in camping areas during the camping season.  Pet feces must be picked immediately and disposed of.

7.     When selling equipment, buyer cannot be assigned campsite unless no waiting list exists or buyer is first on the list.

8.     Air Conditioners are not to be left on in unoccupied campers while members are off site for extended stays.

9.     Water valves are to be turned off at outside valves in unoccupied campers while members are off site for extended stays.

10. All members and guest will obey the speed limit in the campground and club grounds.

11.  All members and guests will obey the club by-laws while in the campground or club grounds.

 

G.   GUEST CAMPERS

1.     Guests are permitted, provided they are camping with the member responsible for their activities.

a.      Guest camper may be able to camp on the assigned campsite with host member.

b.     Host member must sign guest in and pay $10.00 per night at sign-in station. Host will pay Guest fees only if they are staying the night with host member. Any guest under the age of 18 may camp free. Any guest 18 years or older must pay a fee of $10.00 per night per person. Host members are responsible for paying guest over night camping fee.

c.      Guests are to be informed of all Club rules by host member.

d.     Host member must sign guest out when they leave.

e.      Four guests or one family may accompany a member.

 

H.   CHILDREN CAMPERS

1.     Dependent children (16 years of age or older) of Members may camp without their parents.

a.      Members are responsible for their children’s actions.

b.     Guest campers are not permitted with dependent children as host.

2.     Non-dependent children, eligible for membership of their own, are permitted to camp as guest campers.

 

I.      CAMPING FEES

1.     ASSIGNED PERMANENT SPOTS                                      $350.00 per year

     

2.     TEMPORY CAMPING ( RV )

A. Guest camping on host campsite                            $ 10.00 per day

                             B.  Member camping on host campsite                                      $ 10.00 per day

 

              C.  Temporary campsites                                                      $ 10.00 per day

             

              D.           Guest Fee                                                              $ 10.00 per day

 

3.     TENT CAMPING

 

A. Tent camping on temporary RV campsite                        $ 10.00 per day

 

B. Members camping at tent sites                               $ 2.00 per day

 

C. Guest                                                                    $ 2.00 per day

 

4.     Permanent spot camping fee must be paid by May 1, one year in advance.

 

5.     Any camping dues that are not paid by May 1, campers are subject to:

 

A.   Be asked to appear before the Board of Directors.

 

B.    May result in loss of campsite and removal of equipment from site.

 

J.      DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.     Assigned - completion of registration requirements by member.

2.     Assigned Campsite - Campsite to which member is registered.

3.     Dependent Children - Must be claimed by member as dependent for tax purposes.

4.     Equipment - Motor home, camper/trailer, truck camper, or tent.

5.     Guest Camper - Persons, Additional equipment on member campsite, properly registered.

6.     Intended Leave - Period of time most likely to be away.

7.     Intended Stay - Period of time most likely to camp.

8.     Host Member - Member having a guest.

9.     Long-term Camping - Member responsible to maintain campsite assignment.

10. Minor Upgrades - Electrical or water piping improvements or repairs on each campsite necessary to meet camping committee specifications.

11. Major Improvements - Excavating, surface water drains, decks, retaining walls, fireplace barbecues, shelters, structures or additions.

12. Non-dependent Children - Members’ children, not claimed for tax purposes.

13. Signed Out - Registration book shows that member’s equipment or guest equipment is not on Club grounds.

14. Unoccupied - Member not present on Club grounds.