MEMBERSHIP

The VCP is more than "just a club." Our focus is service, creating community, and offering life-enriching athletic and educational programming. Our members, through their financial support and ongoing pledges, as well as giving of their time and expertise, play a key role in bringing our vision to fruition.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A TOUR OF THE VCP GROUNDS!

To become a member:

CLICK HERE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Want to become a “Friend of the Village"--a member who supports our mission and plays an important role in our success? With a one-time donation to our organization and a monthly financial commitment, our Friends of the Village (member households) will have access to the VCP grounds. 

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022:

One-time initial donation: $3,250 

Monthly dues: $60/month

FRIEND OF THE VILLAGE MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Access to the VCP grounds and facilities 
• Ability to enjoy programming, lessons, and other events planned for  our membership.
• Sustaining dues (currently $60/month) must remain current, uninterrupted.

Individuals MUST be members in order to access the grounds outside of planned programming and events for the greater community. The Village Club & Preserve grounds are private property, not affiliated or supported by any HOAs and is not a community amenity with open access or benefit to individuals in any geographic area.  

Households of the greater Treasure Coast Community are  eligible to become members by following the membership process--membership is NOT restricted to any geographic area.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm only in the area a few months a year or I can only visit the VCP a few times a month due to my busy schedule--do you have a special rate for my situation?

We have one membership type (no "full," partial, or seasonal), which requires a one-time donation of $3250 and payment of monthly dues. Memberships are not based on frequency of usage or what areas of the property a member likes to use. We have members who are here only a few weeks a year and are up at the VCP everyday, families who are local who only visit once or twice a year, and some who support us financially but never visit at all (or keep a membership just to bring family up once a year). Our operational expenses go year-round and we count on the financial support of all members to maintain our grounds to a high standard as we carry out our mission.

We understand that our offering may not be a fit for every household interested in joining, but it is the model that continues to work for our organization. We are grateful for our members, old and new, who continue to support us financially and are vested in our long-term success. 

I only use one feature on the property. Do you have a special rate for me?
The VCP offers one membership type for access to the VCP grounds. No one feature exists without the whole...and it would be a nearly impossible task to track and monitor area-specific usage by household. 

Do you sell day passes?
We do not sell day passes. In order to access the pools, courts, playground, dog park, or any other area of the grounds, a person must be a member, current on dues, or an invited guest of a member (being hosted by that member for the duration of the visit).

Can I access the grounds if I'm not a VCP member?
The VCP hosts numerous events, programs, classes, and camps that are accessible to the greater community. These classes and activities require online registration or payment for entry and can be found on our online calendar. 

One recurring event that is a favorite of the community is our monthly food truck events, open to all residents of The West Villages and Crane Creek. Below is a list of the other events and programming available to registered guests (below list based on activities over the last year, many of which we repeat on an annual basis): Community Craft & Vendor Fair, Vintage Car Expos, Easter Egg Hunt & Dog Parade, Summer Open House, CPR certification courses, art classes, fitness classes, pickleball clinics, continuing education series, summer camps, etc.

Outside of these planned events or activities, a person who wishes to access the VCP grounds for passive recreation during our operating hours must be a member.

My friend is a member. Can I just be their guest anytime I want to be? If they give me permission, can I just visit and sign in under their name?

Our members often invite their friends to visit, but they must stay and accompany their guests. Additionally, a guest may not be signed in as a guest more than 12 times a year.  We hope that visitors who truly value the VCP  will consider joining on their own after getting to enjoy our grounds 12 times (we will notify members and their guest/s if we observe visits approaching that frequency). Signing in as a member (when that's not the case) will jeopardize the true members' status and is prohibited--please don't try it! 

Can I turn my membership off for a few months if I don't plan to use the VCP and pick up making dues payments later? 

No. Dues must remain current in order to access the grounds as a member. If monthly dues payments are missed (intentionally or unintentionally) for 90 days, a membership will automatically be canceled. If that same household desires to join again down the road, the initial donation would need to be paid again in order to reinstate. 

I heard that some "Founding Members" are able to convey a membership to new owner of their house, if they sell it. What is that about?

FOUNDING MEMBERS SELLING THEIR HOME

If a seller is a Founding Member of The Village Club & Preserve (they made their initial donation before June 2019), they may have the privilege/ability to assign their membership to the new owner of their home. This is a one-time courtesy (a "thank you" to those supporters who supported the VCP at its inception) to Founding Members who are current on their dues and only to the new owner of their home. Click here for the Membership Assignment Form, which must be completed by the Founding Member and given to the VCP no later than 7 days after closing in order for a conveyance to be honored.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 

FDACS's toll-free number is 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352). The FDACS website is www.800helpfla.com. 

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

 Donations of any amount is welcome and appreciated!

Directed Giving: Is there a special part of the project that you’re passionate about? Earmark your donation for (or toward) a specific feature, scholarship fund, or area of the project that you’d like to see come to fruition and work with our team to make it a reality.

In-kind donations by contractors, architects, landscapers, and through community collaboration/building days will also be met with great appreciation and publicized properly (if desired). 

Info on Tax-Deductible Status of Your Contribution: 

The Village Club & Preserve obtained their 501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS in September 2018, confirming tax-exempt status. Donations  may be treated as tax-deductible by the donor.

The Village Club & Preserve, Inc.

EIN: 82-3671907