Candidate Membership Materials

Primary Sponsor: Outline of the Letter of Recommendation Sponsor letters provide much of the basis for a Candidate’s consideration by the Membership Committee and Board of Directors. Primary Sponsors are urged to give each letter reasonable time and thought so as not to delay the Candidate’s application. The letter must be of sufficient length and detail to demonstrate the sponsor has some intimate knowledge of the Candidate. The letter must contain the following information:

1. Provide names of Candidate, Spouse and Children(if applicable). 2. How were you introduced to the Candidate?

3. How long have you known the Candidate, their spouse and children (if applicable)? 4. Do you know the Candidate well enough to sponsor them for membership at AAC? 5. Explain why you believe the Candidate, Spouse and Family would be a good addition to the membership and good stewards of the Club. 6. Have you entertained the Candidate and their Family at AAC? 7. Have you played golf with the Candidate and/or Spouse? 8. Details of your knowledge of the Candidate’s social, business or other relationship to you. 9. Information about the candidate’s business experience and employment. 10. Provide information of your knowledge of the Candidate’s family and of the candidate’s and spouse’s involvement including: • Civic, charitable and church activities • Hobbies • Previous organizations, fraternities, etc. 11. List of all clubs the Candidate is now, or has been, a member. 12. Any other information you believe would be pertinent to the Candidate’s application.

The Letter of Recommendation may be returned to the Membership Director via email, mail or hand delivered.

Erica Smith, Membership Director Email: esmith@aac1.org

Atlanta Athletic Club 1930 Bobby Jones Dr. Johns Creek, 30097