SAHC Membership and Bulletin Circulation Information
Membership in Southern Arizona Hiking Club is open to all persons interested in hiking, and willing to abide by the Code of Conduct below.
Dues for primary members who wish to receive a printed copy of The Bulletin
mailed to your address each month are $40 per year. Dues for primary members
who wish to receive just the electronic issue of The Bulletin are $25 per
year. Members are responsible for downloading the electronic issue from the club
website each month. Dues for each additional family member are $15 per year. The
membership year runs from October 1 through September 30. For those new members
who join after July 1, membership will not expire until September 30 of the
following year.
Renewals: There will be a Renewal form in your September Bulletin. All memberships expire on September 30 each year and must be renewed prior to October 31 or your membership will lapse and you will no longer receive the bulletin. An exception will be allowed for new members who join after July 1. Their membership will not expire until September 30 the following year. Check your mailing label for your expiration date.
The Bulletin is a monthly publication of the SAHC. Each bulletin covers a monthly hiking period which begins on the Saturday following the third Tuesday of the month. Bulletins will arrive by mail approximately one week earlier.
Late
Bulletin: If your printed Bulletin does not arrive by the Saturday
following the third Tuesday of the month, call the SAHC Membership Secretary at
747-4270 or send an email to membership@sahcingo.org. You may also download an
electronic version of The Bulletin from the SAHC website, if you have an
account.
Address change: Undeliverable Bulletins will not be forwarded, and delivery willbe stopped until you send the club a change of address notification in writing. Notification must be received by the 1st of the month, or that months Bulletin willnot go to your new address.
Other Changes: Any other change to your membership record (such as phone, name, family members, directory listing, etc.,) must be in writing or by e-mail. No changes to membership records will be accepted via telephone.
Code Of Conduct
I want to preserve the outdoors for the full enjoyment of others, and I will:
- Respect all public and private property.
- Leave all gates as found unless signed otherwise.
- Build fires in a safe place and make sure they are put out before leaving.
- Carry out my litter, including apple cores, banana skins, and orange peels.
- On a trail hike, stay on trail and not cut switchbacks.
- Preserve wildlife and not contaminate any water supply.
- Conduct myself in such a manner as not to impair the safety, health or enjoyment of others and myself.
- Accept the leadership and instructions of the guide.
- Bring no pets or firearms.
- Not participate in any outing which is beyond my physical capability.
- Bring food, water, clothing and equipment which is appropriate for each outing.
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