Fairway Farms Swim and Tennis Club has three membership classifications:
- An active member is a partial owner, holding a uniquely numbered Certificate of Membership (often called simply a “bond”) purchased upon joining the club. This is the primary form of membership for a family. A certificate becomes available when an existing member opts to sell (or otherwise releases ownership of) their “bond”.
- An associate member is a relative or person associated with an active member.
- An empty nester member is a re-classified active member of ten years or more, converted upon request and at the board’s discretion. An empty nester member cannot have any associate members.
Further terms regarding each membership classification are defined in the bylaws.
How to Join
There is currently a waitlist for active members. To be added to the waitlist, please submit the application form and payment online. Applications and payments will not be accepted at the club.
Cost to Join
The Certificate of Membership (“bond”) costs $650. Upon joining the club, this and a $100 Capital Recovery Improvement Fee are due.
Annual Dues and Fees
The annual cost for a standard member is $750, which is the sum of dues ($600) and a capital improvement fee ($150).
- Payments must be made by check (mailed to the address above) or credit card (subject to a 3% convenience fee).
- Do not postdate checks.
- Payment envelopes must be postmarked on or before March 15th.
- Payments with a postmark date after March 15th will be assessed a late fee as detailed below:
- If remitted within the first and second calendar week after the due date, a 10% penalty.
- If remitted within the third and fourth calendar week after the due date, a 15% penalty.
- If remitted within the fifth and sixth calendar week after the due date, a 25% penalty.
The annual cost for an empty nester member is $565, which is the sum of dues ($515) and a capital improvement fee ($50). The same payment terms given for an active member apply.
Special Situations
New active members that join on March 15th or later pay on a prorated basis:
| Join Date | Payment Due |
|---|---|
| March 15th – June 15th | $750 (100%) |
| June 16th – June 30th | $600 (80%) |
| July 1st – July 15th | $450 (60%) |
| July 16th – July 31st | $300 (40%) |
| August 1st – August 15th | $150 (20%) |
| August 16th – Closing Date | No Payment Due |
An active member may opt to pay on an installment plan:
| Date | Payment Due |
|---|---|
| March 15th | $355 |
| April 1st | $205 |
| May 1st | $205 |
An empty nester member may also elect to pay on an installment plan:
| Date | Payment Due |
|---|---|
| March 15th | $226.67 |
| April 1st | $176.67 |
| May 1st | $176.67 |
- If paying by the installment plan, all three checks must be submitted simultaneously (postmarked by March 15th). Checks will be held by Fairway Farms and cashed after the appropriate date on each check.
- The $150 capital assessment fee is included as part of the March 15th payment ($350 total) or as a separate $150 payment on March 15th.
All members are expected to pay on time. Failure to pay will result in the forfeiture of membership. Members not paid in full will not be permitted to enter the club.
Member dues are typically used for club expenses (utilities, staff salaries, and other operating expenses). The capital improvement fee funds more extensive pool, building, and grounds improvements.
Want to reduce the cost of membership? Consider volunteering for the Board of Directors. Board members who meet the required conditions pay no dues the year following a two-year term.
Members are expected to follow all club rules and policies as well as ensure that their guests do the same.
Associate Members
We define an associate member as a relative or other person associated with an active member (mother, father, stepdaughter, stepson, nephew, niece, grandchild, babysitter, etc.). An associate member may only enter the club with an active member with whom they are registered. A current individual photo must also be submitted and kept on file with the active member’s account.
Associate membership is valid for the current calendar year only. The cost is $50.
Empty Nester Members
An active member of ten years or more may apply to become an Empty Nester Member, the application can be found here. We will continue to accept Empty Nester Applications throughout the year.
Resignation
While we never like to see a member move on and sell their bond, we know priorities and situations change. If you’d like to resign, please submit the resignation form.
Memberships not sold before March 15th of each season must pay the annual dues and fees. Upon the sale of the bond, the club will refund dues and fees on a prorated basis.