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NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB Member Benefits

Sponsoring

a Candidate

In order to sponsor a candidate for membership Check list of Items Required to Submit a The Proposal Process membership card and to complete a new member’s
in the NYAC, a Club member must obtain a Membership Proposal Form The proposal process takes approximately three orientation.
Membership Proposal form from the Membership
 Membership Proposal Form months. Once the Membership Proposal Form is
Services office located on the 12th Floor of the City submitted, a background check is conducted. Following Obtaining a Spousal Card
House, or from the Accounting Office at Travers  Page 1-3 completed and signed by candidate this, the candidate’s name must be circulated to current NYAC members are entitled to spousal privilege cards
Island. If your candidate requires a Club tour, this may  Page 3 completed and signed by proposer
Club members for one month and posted in the City once the candidate is elected into the Club. This card
be arranged by contacting Carolyn Gleason, Director  Proposer is required to submit a separate House lobby. allows the member’s spouse the privilege of using the
of Membership, at (212) 767-7062 or via e-mail at letter of recommendation. dining facilities at the City House, and the dining and
CarolynG@nyac.org. The candidate and his/her proposer will be invited
 Page 5 is signed by both endorsers athletic facilities at Travers Island.
to appear for an interview before the Membership
The Membership Proposal form must be completed  Although endorsers are not required to Committee. Both the candidate and the proposer will Spouses are allowed to sign for charges using the
and signed by the candidate, one proposer and two submit a letter of recommendation, they receive an e-mailed invitation with the date and time. member’s audit number/house account. The member
endorsers. Proposers and endorsers must be current are welcome to do so. Traditionally interviews are held on the first Monday is responsible for charges incurred by their spouse and
NYAC members of at least one year’s standing.
 If the candidate is not a US citizen, both of each month. The proposer is required to attend; any guests.
Members in the “Athletic” and “Child of Member” (16
endorsers are required to write a letter of in the proposer’s absence, the endorser may attend.
and 17 years of age) categories may not propose or An application form for a Spousal Privilege Card
recommendation. Upon request and approval, “special interviews” can
endorse candidates. Proposers are required to include be arranged if the candidate and proposer are unable (obtained from the Membership Services Office) must
a letter of recommendation and return this with the  Page 4 and bottom portion of 5 is for use by to attend the scheduled monthly meeting. After the be completed and signed by both the member and
proposal form. Although endorsers are not required to the Board of Governors and the Membership interview, the candidate’s name will be presented spouse and returned along with a copy of the marriage
submit a letter of recommendation, they are welcome Committee. certificate. A $250 annual fee will be charged once
for approval to the Board of Governors at their next
to do so. Candidates must also sign a form consenting  Background authorization form signed meeting, generally on the third Tuesday of each month. a Spousal Privilege Card has been obtained. Upon
to a background check. Please ensure that the approval by the NYAC Secretary, the spouse must
candidate’s social security number is included.  M arriage license included, if applicable Upon acceptance, a letter and statement listing the obtain a Spousal Privilege Card from the Membership
The completed proposal form should be returned to the  This applies only if the spouse is applying for full initiation fee and dues is mailed and e-mailed to Services Office at the City House or from the
the candidate. Upon receipt of payment by mail or
Accounting Office at Travers Island.
New York Athletic Club, Membership Services Office, membership rather than a spousal privilege card. in person, the new member will be issued an audit
180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019. Proposal
 Children’s birth certificates included, if applicable number and may begin to use the Club’s facilities. Questions?
forms that are not completed in their entirety will not be Payments may only be made in the form of a check
accepted.  This is required if the candidate intends to If you require further assistance regarding the
register for pool or tennis memberships at Travers payable to the New York Athletic Club; cash and membership processes, please do not hesitate to
Please note that Membership Proposal forms are not Island. credit cards are not permitted. A new member must contact the Membership Services Office at (212) 767-
available electronically. visit the Membership Services Office, located on the 7025.
12th floor of the City House, to obtain his/her NYAC