Become a Community Member

The mission of the Lake Washington Ham Club is to create a positive and welcoming environment for all amateur radio operators and enthusiasts where everyone can learn, enjoy the hobby, explore new challenges, and build life-long friendships.

We are an active club, and everything that we do is entirely supported by membership dues and generous donations. We host monthly club meetings and in-person social events, daily social nets over the air, and maintain active repeater systems at two different locations. We also host and maintain an online community and provide special opportunities for our community members.

Community Membership

Our community members are the heart and driving force of our club. When you become a community member of the Lake Washington Ham Club, you will enjoy a range of special benefits, including:

· Access to our online community on Groups.io, where you can join discussions, connect with other members, and stay updated on club events.

· Opportunities to participate in club committees, events, and projects.

· Access to our community’s shared resources.

· Membership in the LWHC ClubLog League.

· Satisfaction in knowing that you are financially supporting the mission and operations of the club.

Community membership at Lake Washington Ham Club is non-statutory, allowing individuals to receive the listed benefits above, without the legal obligations of statutory membership such as voting.

How to Become a Community Member:

1. Download the Membership Application form below.

2. Send payment of dues by personal check or PayPal per the instructions on the application form.

3. Send your completed form to membership@lakewashingtonhamclub.org or postal mail a printed copy per the instructions on the form.

Please note: All members are required to abide by our club's Code of Conduct, and can refer to our Privacy Policy, both posted on our About Us page.

Once you are approved, you are eligible to join our Groups.io Online Community. You can learn how to join us on Groups.io here.

Members can also join our ClubLog League.

Make a Gift Donation

Many hams stretching back decades have pitched in to support the club through their annual donations, gifts of time, and other resources. Collectively, these contributions enhance the capabilities and opportunities that make LWHC the special place that it is. Club activities, repeaters, and other infrastructure are funded through our community members.

Many local companies, such as Microsoft Corporation and Boeing, have matching gift programs for non-profits, including reimbursement for volunteer hours. Contact your HR department to check to see matching funds can be made available from your employer.

Your donations are fully tax-deductible and are separate from membership dues.

Click HERE to make an online donation via PayPal.

Alternatively, you may mail donations by personal check, made out to "Lake Washington Ham Club" to:

Lake Washington Ham Club
P.O. Box 2432
Kirkland, WA 98083

Applying For Lifetime Membership

Life Memberships are offered to current club members in good standing. A member in good standing is one that pays their dues and participates in club activities. Applicants for lifetime membership use the LWHC Membership Application Form posted above.

Details of the Life Membership program are:

• The fee is $200 as a one-time fee. Life Membership is subject to the approval of the club’s Board of Directors. In the event your request is denied, your one-time fee will be refunded. While the standard way to become a life member is through this one-time fee, the Board may also consider large donations of funds or equipment as a valid criterion for Life Membership.
• Each call sign requires the one-time payment of life membership fee. No family plan will be considered.
• The club waives the annual membership dues for Life Members for their lifetime. Non-transferable.
• If a life member moves away and if the member requests it, the account would be placed on inactive status and could be reactivated by a simple request later on.
• We request that the Life members verify and/or update their contact information for the roster at least once a year.