How to Join 
We’d love to welcome you into our community—join us to connect, grow, and share in the fun together! Candidates for membership must be at least 21 years old. Applications are due by the first Wednesday in November, February, and April. A prospective new member must be sponsored by three current members of The Club.
Requirements for Membership
Legacy applicant requirements:
- A member who has held active membership for at least one year may present a legacy application to the Board of Governors for the membership of a daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, or step-daughter; or a mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, or step-mother; or sister, half-sister, sister-in-law, or step-sister of a member.
- Candidate must be at least 21 years old
- No sponsors or endorsers are required
- Complete legacy application
Active applicant requirements:
- Be a resident within 50 miles of the Richmond city limits for one year, including prior residence, at the time of application
- Have a main sponsor and two co-sponsors who you have known for at least one year who will propose you for membership
- Be introduced to three members of the current Board of Governors
- Complete and submit application
Main Sponsor and Co-sponsor Requirements
To be a main sponsor or co-sponsor, the member must:
- Have been a member of The Club for one year at the time of sponsoring
- Have known the candidate for at least one year at the time of sponsoring
- Be an active member
- Submit one letter of recommendation for the candidate to accompany the application. The letter may be written by the main sponsor or one of the two co-sponsors. The letter should describe the candidate’s background and explain the special qualifications she will contribute to The Club. A sample letter of recommendation is included in the application packet.
- Introduce the candidate to at least three members of the current Board of Governors who are identified by nametags during coffee hours.
The main sponsor should work with the applicant to complete the application process and submit the completed application in person to the office. Applications are available in the office beginning in September and will also be available online to print (member access only).