Membership
Heritage Arms Society is an invitation only organization, currently limited to 80 members who renew annually with payment of dues and participation in Society activities.
Application Process
Candidates must have a sincere interest in collecting or studying arms and arms related items, and must complete requirements as enumerated in our Bylaws.
Candidates for membership must complete an application form and attend at least three meetings as the guest of an active member. The completed and signed application form is to be submitted to the Membership Director.
At the applicant’s 4th or subsequent meeting, should a membership slot be available, the applicant is introduced to the membership for consideration. The applicant will present a display of an item(s) from their collection at that meeting, complemented by a presentation lasting no longer than 5 minutes and will include:
The application will be discussed and voted on at that or a later membership meeting, with the applicant not present during deliberation.
In accordance with our Bylaws membership is currently capped at 80 active members.
Candidates for membership must complete an application form and attend at least three meetings as the guest of an active member. The completed and signed application form is to be submitted to the Membership Director.
At the applicant’s 4th or subsequent meeting, should a membership slot be available, the applicant is introduced to the membership for consideration. The applicant will present a display of an item(s) from their collection at that meeting, complemented by a presentation lasting no longer than 5 minutes and will include:
- Who you are?
- What do you collect?
- How will you be an asset to HAS if voted in?
The application will be discussed and voted on at that or a later membership meeting, with the applicant not present during deliberation.
In accordance with our Bylaws membership is currently capped at 80 active members.
Expected of New Members
The board of directors suggests that new members complete at least 2 of the 4 following activities during the first 2 years of membership. Progress will be monitored by the new member’s sponsor.
- Have or share a sale and/or display table at the H.A.S. annual show.
- Serve as a board member if so requested.
- Present a program at a regular meeting.
- Write an article for the H.A.S. newsletter.
- Work as a volunteer at our Annual HAS Show.
Membership Fees
An initiation fee of one year’s dues is required after accepted into H.A.S. Members remain in good standing with payment of annual dues no later than 31 December preceding a membership year. All memberships expire on 31 December unless renewed by payment of designated dues.
For membership question please contact the Membership Director at: [email protected]
For membership question please contact the Membership Director at: [email protected]