Membership Form
Membership fee is $150 first year and $100 each year after, all memberships are family memberships. 
Military and Veterans are $96 yearly.

Lifetime memberships have not been set up yet.

Print, fill out and mail with check or M/O to : 
Ohio State Prospectors Association or (OSPA) 
P.O. Box 98 
Georgetown, OH. 45121

Web Address: http://www.ospagold.com

Name: Last ________________________ First _____________________ Spouse _______________________
Address _______________________________ City ______________________ State ______Zip ___________
Phone ________-________-___________  E-Mail _________________________________________________

I understand that as a member of the Ohio State Prospectors Assoc., I can run for office and participate in the voting on all major policies and officer elections. I will also be able to attend all meetings and use the Club properties, subject to the Club By-Laws. I can also use Club equipment by appointment.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I /we, the undersigned, (hereafter referred to as participant) assume all risk and/or hazards associated with participant's involvement in the Ohio State Prospectors Assoc., a prospecting Club. Participants agree to indemnify and HOLD HARMLESS all Club Officers, Sponsors, and/or other third, fourth, etc., parties involved in Club activities. Participants realize that metal detecting, gold prospecting, and associated activities can be dangerous. The terrain can be hazardous and there may be wild or domesticated animals and snakes present. Some locations may have open shafts, pits, and tunnels. Participants assume all responsibility by signing below. 

Annual Membership dues - $150.00 first year, renewal $100/year, active or retired military $96/year for new and renewals.

SIGNATURE____________________________________________Date_______________________________ 
(Signature required at each renewal interval)

OSPA Referral Member: ____________________________________

Ohio State Prospectors Association Property Usage Rules:
 
1. Guests: Members may bring a guest as often as they want. Other than a gold pan only one piece of equipment can be used by a member and their guest.  Host member is responsible for his/her guests actions and must have a signed waiver of liability from his/her guest. This will be strictly enforced.
2. Personal Property: Any personal property brought into an OSPA property needs to be removed by the member when leaving the property. Including, but not limited to trash, ect... Members are liable for their own personal property. 
3. Digging: If you dig/dredge a hole, it needs to be filled back in before you leave. 
4. Pets: Pets are permitted on club properties. All pets must be leashed at all times (Ohio State Law). Pets shall not be permitted to become a nuisance to other members and/or nearby communities. All pet droppings will be cleaned up and disposed of properly before you leave the property. 
5. Alcohol & Drugs: Responsible drinking is allowed on club properties.  Drug use will not be tolerated! 
6. Firearms/Fireworks: No discharge of firearms or fireworks on club properties. 
7. Language/Conduct: No foul/off color language will be tolerated. No misconduct or obnoxious behavior will be tolerated. No loud music. 
8. Camp fires: Each property will have its own set of rules for camp fires. (see property guide) If a fire is permitted at a property, it will have to be in a fire ring and extinguished before you leave. 
9. Camping: Camping will be permitted on some properties.(see property guide) 14 day max continuous stay with a 14 day interval before you can stay at that same property.
10. Personal claims at lease properties: Respect fellow prospectors. If there is any disagreements, a 20ft x 20ft rule will apply, with the first member digging/dredging first to pick. 
11. Respect the property: Keep in mind, we are leasing these properties. No horse play, no joy riding on ATVs, no cutting live trees.