The Basics
- Only 1 RV parked on a site
- A single membership is assigned to each site whether the RV is occupied by one person or by two persons, the maximum occupancy limit
Qualifications
1. Must be or become a member of the Escapees RV Club
2. Must meet the minimum age requirement of 55 years of age
3. Must be financially able to pay:
- the yearly Escapees annual dues,
- an initial Buy-in fee,
- an ongoing annual Maintenance fee, and
- any special assessment fee that may arise to maintain reserve funds as required by major repair or replacement of long-term capital assets
Responsibilities
The upkeep of our beautiful park is a matter of pride as well as safety. Everyone is expected to pitch in where they can, whether it’s driving a loader, managing the office phone lines, or operating a table saw. It all counts!
Using technology to connect members in the park with those who are traveling on the road with the goings-on inside the park is vital to be sure all voices are heard. Meetings can be attended remotely by computer, tablet or smart phone from anywhere our active members are.
Each member is required to contribute to the common good by giving of their time and talent in ways that match personal interests and abilities to park needs. To keep this a thriving community, there are vastly different aptitudes required. Whether a person wants to offer expertise refined over a lifetime of work or pursue new learnings, we welcome the energy of all willing hands and minds.
Next Steps
To earn a membership offer, you’ll need to fill in an application form and deposit 4% of your buy-in fee. Then, a sit down meeting with a four-person panel: the Tour Guide who showed you around Park of the Sierras, an Elected Executive from our Board of Directors, you, the Applicant, and our Park Manager to discover whether we are mutually compatible. Together, we’ll discuss opportunities in our co-op where you can have impact, discuss your interests, and see if we have a good fit. If you earn a membership contract and join us, your first and most important ally with be PIP.
PIP (Partners in Participation)
As a new member, you’ll be assigned a PIP mentor who will happily guide you through the different options available to help you find your niche here at the park. With your new partner, your skills, passions, and interests can be linked to the needs of the park. Much of the volunteering in the park is planned and done by teams, which can be confusing, especially to a newbie. Your mentor can explain and help you decide where you would like to volunteer.
Park of the Sierras Volunteers
Park of the Sierras thrives when all members volunteer some of their time in a cooperative effort. Together we keep the park looking great, reduce living costs and build a sense of accomplishment while creating friendships that can last a lifetime.
Park Documents
Available for your review are some of our most important park documents. We take great pride in what we have created and willingly agree to follow these documents.
Park Rules (updated 3/18/2019)
Park Rules are instructions for the behavior and conduct of members as related to the Park. The Board of Directors is authorized to amend rules. Any such changes must be approved by a majority vote of the membership.
Membership Agreement
(updated 12/17/2019)
Our Membership Agreement binds both new members and the Corporation and outlines benefits and obligations for each member. Completion of a Membership Agreement is the capstone of the new member process.
P-10 Site Improvement Policy
(updated 7/21/2020)
This policy prescribes the rules governing the improvements that members may or may not make to their sites in Park of the Sierras (POS) and the procedure to be followed in gaining approval to make the improvements.
Articles Of Incorporation
This Corporation is organized under the Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under such law.
