Waiver for non-members

[Blazing MX]

I know we have voted on it and the plans are in the works to allow guests but there are always extenuating circumstances. This one leaves us up in the open with our pants down.

This weekend we had guests at the Waco Eagles. Not sure how they got in Saturday but Sunday a member let them in & back out after hearing their story. The guests stated they had been talking to a club officer and are in the process of joining however that officer has been unavailable. Our member, knowing the circumstances, did the next best thing, as not to discourage a new member. They, to the best of their ability, verbally disclosed the Waco Eagles Release of Liability Waiver and had the guest agree to it. I doubt that would have gone very far in a court of law but I do admire the spirit and good intent. That member has asked me to place on the web a Release of Liability/Waiver however the only one we have is on the membership application and I'm not sure how appropriate or legal it is. I searched through many other sites on the web and through several legal form suppliers and found one I hope will work in the interim.
I know this is a lot of mumbo-jumbo to read through however it will be a lot less of a headache than if we were to lose our club because someone got hurt, or worse, just because we didn't take the time to protect ourselves.
I have not gotten in touch, for approval, with the WEMC board or committee yet and I am not an attorney but I hope that until an official waiver has been adopted that this one will work for us in a "good faith" capacity. Members please print the form and throw it in the glove box or gear bag so the next time we run into this we will at least have something in writing just incase.
Thanks. Form was changed Feb 14 2005. The New Link is
www.wacoeaglesmc.com/pdf/nonmemberwaiver.pdf

[DaddyFlea]

Jeff the link on the forums is not correct. I could not load the form. I do however believe this is a bad idea. First a Member should sign the form stating that he is assuming reponsibility for the conduct of the Nonmember. The Member should also state that he has explained the rules to the NonMember. Second this signed form is very important because in case of injury this form must be produced. Right now there is no person designated to retain these forms. Also I had a person talking to me that stated the same thing. He had been E-Mailing me and thought I was an officer. I made no deals with him at all and in fact the guy I was talking to just plain lied, trying to get into the track. We do seem to be much more successful in keeping Nonmembers out with the keys and I think we should hold off on letting NonMembers in until the box is put in place with a means of retaining these forms. Another thing is that personally, I will be very selective in signing these forms for Nonmembers. From my business I have found that I can not trust people that I do not know very well and I would not want to be responsible for their conduct or actions while on the property, not to mention the fact that the member must also remain at the track to let the NonMember off the property.

[Blazing MX]

I know what you're saying but I hate to not have anything to save our (bleeps!). I emailed you an updated for to look at just a minute ago and also posted in the mod forum here which only you & I can see. Let me know what you think.

[worcs]

the lock on gate was not locked sun. when I left.
do they leve it open so thir frinds can get in

[Blazing MX]

worcs said:

the lock on gate was not locked sun. when I left.
do they leve it open so thir frinds can get in

I guess so. I found a key lock Sunday on the ground by the gate, don't know whos it is but I'll bring it this Sunday.

[motomom4fun2004]

I have a release form I printed up for non-members to sign before they ride. Whenever to box is put up we are ready. BUT... we still have only the Honest people that will use it.

This summer while I'm off (if I don't get a summer job) I will make several drop ins at the track.

Have we decided what to do to the one who don't sign and pay? Besides kicking them out.
And what should be done to the member who let them in?

[Blazing MX]

motomom4fun2004 said:

Have we decided what to do to the one who don't sign and pay? Besides kicking them out.
And what should be done to the member who let them in?

The hardest part will be finding out the member that let them in I bet.

[Blazing MX]

motomom4fun2004 said:

I have a release form I printed up for non-members to sign before they ride.

Is the new form an excerpt of the guest form we currently have now? It has been proofed by the legal department.