Membership

HOW TO GET STARTED? FIRST THREE TIMES ARE FREE!

  • Each prospective member can try paddling at up to three practices before joining Seattle Club SAKE.
  • Set up a practice with more than one team! Click on practice times link at the right and find the practice times that work for you.
  • Wear workout clothes to paddle and bring water for practice. Bring another set of dry clothes to change into in case you get wet!

    • MEMBERSHIP FEE

  • SPECIAL 2012 MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: New members who join afer October 1 get up to three months free. Join now for 2012 and get the rest of 2011 for the 2012 rate.
  • Seattle SAKE membership fee is annual, spanning January 1 to December 31 every year.
  • General SAKE membership fee is $90 for one year, $170 for two years, and $245 for three years (paid in one lump sum).
  • Team Survivor Northwest members, full-time students and seniors (55 years and above) is $60.
  • New members, including TSNW members, students and seniors, may join Seattle SAKE at any time after June 30th for a prorated fee of $50.
  • New members who join the Club after October 1st may pay the full appropriate membership fee for the next year, which includes the remainder of the current year.
  • In order to renew existing membership, full payment of the appropriate dues are required by or before the first water practice after January 1st.

    • Club membership fees are neither refundable nor transferable.

    WHAT TO WEAR, WHAT TO BRING:

  • Layer clothing for adjustment in comfort (fast-drying fabrics, polar fleece, water resistant jacket, pants and hat for cold and wet weather recommended).
  • Hat or visor for warmth or shade from sun, when needed.
  • Sunglasses and Sunscreen, when needed.
  • Shoes with rubber soles attached securely to feet (dock and boat surfaces are slippery).
  • Gloves (optional) partial or full.
  • Water bottle.
  • Extra set of dry clothes and towel in car - expect to get wet!

    • Documents

    Bylaws (Updated April 2010)
    Rules & Regulations (Updated April 2010)
    Non-Profit Handbook (Updated 2011)
    Safey & Steering Manual (Updated 2010)
    Huli Drill Procedures
    Huli Drill Slide Show
    Steersperson Exam Checklist
    Expense Form
    2011 Waiver
    2011 Annual Club Meeting Presentation
    2010 Annual Treasurer Report
    New Team Charter Application
    Corporate Match Form

    Meeting Minutes


    December 2011 minutes
    November 2011 agenda
    October Extended Board 2011 minutes
    informal board meeting Sept 18 minutes
    June 3, 2011
    May 13, 2011
    April 8, 2011
    March 19, 2011 - Extended Board Minutes
    January 18, 2011
    December 18, 2010
    November 10, 2010
    October 23, 2010
    August 29, 2010
    July 31, 2010
    June 26, 2010
    May 22, 2010
    April 24, 2010
    April 3, 2010 - Work Plan
    April 3, 2010 - Board Retreat
    March 13, 2010 - Extended Board Meeting
    March 2, 2010 - Annual Meeting Minutes
    March 2, 2010 - Annual Meeting Slides
    February 21, 2010
    January 24, 2010
    November 29, 2009
    October 25, 2009
    September 28, 2009
    July 18, 2009
    June 28, 2009
    May 17, 2009 - Extended Board Meeting
    April 27, 2009
    March 15, 2009
    March 10, 2009 - Annual Meeting
    February 8, 2009
    January 11, 2009