Membership Application Process
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering membership at Bishops Bay Country Club.
Joining our community is more than just gaining access to our amenities—it’s about becoming part of a vibrant, welcoming environment centered around recreation, connection, and shared experiences. To help guide you through the process, we’ve outlined each step below, from submitting your application to officially activating your membership. If you have any questions along the way, we’re here to help make the process as smooth and personal as possible.
Steps to Be Considered for Membership
1. Complete and Submit an Application
Please complete and sign the Membership Application (linked below) and return it to our Membership Director, Janet Hatch. You’re welcome to fill out the form electronically and email it back (membership@bishopsbay.com), or print it out and return it by hand—whichever is easiest for you.
For married couples, one spouse should be designated as the primary member, with the other listed as the significant other—this is selected directly on the application.
If you’re an unmarried, cohabitating couple, there’s a separate form and additional documentation required for the non-primary partner. Please let Janet know if you need these additional forms and she’ll be happy to send them along.
2. Background Checks
Once your application has been received, you’ll each receive an email from Choice Screening, our third-party background check provider, to authorize your background check.
This will be required for both the primary member and the significant other. Each of you will receive your own link. Be sure to check your spam folder just in case it lands there.
3. Sponsorship and References
Each applicant must be sponsored by one current member, who will complete a short questionnaire on your behalf.
In addition, you’ll need two reference letters from members in good standing. They’ll complete a quick online form, which our Membership Director will send once you’ve listed them on your application.
If you don’t have a sponsor and two references, please let our Membership Director know and she can help make introductions or offer guidance.
4. Member Questionnaire
Both the primary applicant and their spouse (if applicable) will need to complete and return the Member questionnaire. For unmarried couples, the questionnaire is included in the additional partner form I’ll send upon request.
5. Participate in a Club Activity
As part of the process, we ask that you join us for at least one Club-sponsored activity this could be golf, racquets, dining, or another social event with a member you don’t already know.
Our Membership Director will help coordinate this piece and will keep you posted as we finalize the schedule.
6. Board Review and Vote
Once all required items have been completed and submitted, your application will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review and vote.
The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, so keep that in mind when planning your submission timeline. A majority vote is required for approval.
7. Post-Approval Steps
Once your membership is approved, here’s what’s next:
• Sign the official Membership Agreement
• Attend a New Member Orientation
• Pay the Initiation Fee upon acceptance
• Activate your membership within 30 days of being approved
