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 (available starting in 2024) 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 an active member is $735, which is the sum of dues1 ($585) and a capital improvement fee2 ($150).
- We currently do not accept credit cards or online payments.
- Payments must be made by check and mailed to the address above.
- 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% penaltyÂ
- – 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 $550, which is the sum of dues ($500) 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 | $735 (100%) |
| June 16th – June 30th | $588 (80%) |
| July 1st – July 15th | $441 (60%) |
| July 16th – July 31st | $294 (40%) |
| August 1st – August 15th | $147 (20%) |
| August 16th – Closing Date | No Payment Due |
An active member may opt to pay on an installment plan:
| Date | Payment Due |
|---|---|
| March 15th | $310 |
| April 1st | $210 |
| May 1st | $260 |
- The total amount paid on the installment plan is $780 ($45 more than a single payment). 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 ($310 total instead of $160) 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.
1 Dues for active members were increased from $550 to $585 per board vote on February 13th, 2023, to counter rising costs. This increase in dues (6.3 %) remains below the US inflation rate of 6.4% for the 12 months ending in January 2023.
2 The capital assessment fee for active members was increased from $100 to $150 per general membership vote on August 15th, 2023, to help offset rising replacement and repair costs.
Member Responsibilities
Please help our staff by ensuring that your account is to date each season! Before the start of the season, please update the following in eSoft:
- Current Eligible Members on Bond (this will be audited for all bonds throughout the season)
- Updated contact information
- Updated photos
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.
New process coming for the 2025 Season, stay tuned for more information!
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.