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PLSC Membership
Membership in the Portage Lake Sportsmen is available by submitting
a membership application, by reading the club rules and submitting a
signed agreement to abide by them, by completing both a Range Safety
Briefing and a Range Familiarization Session on the PLS club grounds,
and by paying the membership dues.
Current and former members may renew their memberships by completing
and submitting a membership application, by paying the required dues,
and by reading the current rules and signing an agreement to abide by
them. They must satisfy the requirement for attending a Range
Familiarization Session at least once every three years. Note:
For membership year 2025-26, they must complete a Range Safety
Briefing.
Upon approval of the application and completion of membership
requirements, an applicant will receive membership credentials,
including any necessary access codes.
Annual memberships start on May 1st of the current year and end on
April 30th of the following year. Membership entitles each member to
enter the club property and to use the supplied shooting facilities
and to vote at the annual meeting.
The club offers four different types of full memberships:
- Life: Non-expiring membership, age 18 or older.
- Regular: Annual membership, age 18 or older.
- Senior: Annual membership at half the cost of full membership. For
persons age 65 and older.
- Student: Annual membership at half the cost of full membership. For
high school and full-time college students age 18 and older.
Note: The spouse, minor children, and minor grandchildren of a
full member are considered associate members. They may not vote, and
when on club property must be accompanied by the full member who is
responsible for their actions.
Applications for Regular, Senior, or Student
memberships in the Portage Lake Sportsmen's Club may be
submitted either on-line or through the mail. Applications for
Life membership may be submitted only through the mail.
Work Credits for Membership Dues
Members who volunteer for work projects to enhance club facilities,
operation, and activities can earn credits toward payment of annual
dues for the next membership year. The current provisions of the work
credit policy are described in the 2025-26 Work-Hour Credit document (pdf
format).
Online Membership Application or Renewal
1) Use the online membership
application to submit payment via PayPal.
2) Review the Club Rules.
3) If you have not completed a timely Range Familiarization
session, check the club calendar or contact the
secretary for upcoming dates to complete a required session. (Club contact information).
4) For the 2025-26 membership year: If you have not
completed a Hands-On Range Safety Briefing, check the home page, the events page,
or the club calendar, or
contact the club president for upcoming dates to complete the required
briefing.(Club contact information).
Mail-In Membership Application or Renewal
1) Print and complete the current Membership & Renewal
Application Form (pdf format). Or, contact the club secretary
to obtain a copy of the Membership & Renewal Application form.
(Club contact information).
2) Review the Club Rules.
3) If you have not completed a timely Range Familiarization
session, check the club calendar or contact the
secretary for upcoming dates to complete a required session.
(Club contact information).
4) For the 2025-26 membership year: If you have not
completed a Hands-On Range Safety Briefing, check the home page, the events page,
or the club calendar, or
contact the club president for upcoming dates to complete the required
briefing. (Club contact information).
5) Mail the completed application form and payment to the club PO box.
Forms and payment may also be submitted at a Range Safety Briefing or
at a Range familiarization session.
Annual Membership Renewal Notification
Annual memberships expire each year on April 30. A letter about
membership renewal is sent to each annual and life member before
that date. A copy of the most recent letter is available here:
membership letter
(pdf format).
Questions?
Please contact the club secretary with any questions
concerning membership. (Club contact
information)
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