FAQs

First, attend at least one R.I.L.E. event and secure a sponsorship from a current member. Next, complete the application process online at rile.club/apply. Once your application has been accepted, you have 90 days to attend two R.I.L.E. sponsored events as well as at least one business meeting. Upon completion of these requirements, your membership will be put to a vote. If accepted, you will pay your annual dues, after which time you'll be a member in good standing.

While there are five membership types in R.I.L.E. (Full, Associate, Alumni, Inactive, Charter, and Emeriti), potential new members may choose to be either a Full or Associate Member.

• Full members are allowed to sponsor new members, serve in executive roles and serve on committees, and have one full vote for all club business and membership matters. Full members pay the full dues annually.
• Associate members are not allowed to sponsor new members or serve in executive roles. They are allowed to serve on committees, and are given ½ vote for all club matters, but are not given a vote on membership. Associate members are given reduced annual dues.

After your R.I.L.E. membership application is accepted by the membership director, you will enter a 90-day pledge period. During this time, you are required to attend one (1) club meeting and two (2) social events. You will not be able to serve in an executive role or sponsor new members during your pledge period, but you may serve on any open committees.

Upon completion of the requirements, a vote will be held to determine your membership status. After you are voted in and you have paid your annual dues, you will receive all rights and privileges according to your membership level.

R.I.L.E. requires members to pay annual dues at the time they are voted in as members. Dues will be collected at the beginning of each year.

• For Full Members, annual dues are $60
• For Associate Members, annual dues are $30
• Dues are waived for Inactive, Alumni and Emeriti Members
• Dues are collected annually in January and may be prorated your first year, based on when you join

To join R.I.L.E. you must:

1. Have another full member of R.I.L.E. sponsor your application
2. Complete the online membership application at rile.club/apply
3. Receive a ⅔ majority yes vote of eligible voters present at the club meeting when your vote is held
4. Pay your dues in full
5. Attend at least two (2) social events during your probationary period
6. Attend at least one (1) club meeting during your probationary period

Yes! If you are a full member of another leather/kink organization, you may join R.I.L.E. as an Associate Member. If you are only an associate member of the other organization, you may be eligible to be a Full Member of R.I.L.E.

Having a sponsor is a key part of membership in R.I.L.E. If you do not have a sponsor, you may reach out to us at example@example.com.

Upon admittance to R.I.L.E., Full Members will be given a membership pin and a patch, which should be worn on your gear, such as the back of a vest or brim of a cap. Associate Members will receive a small patch. Your membership also gives you access to exclusive club meet-ups, as well as invitations to all club meetings. Full Members receive one full vote on all club business and membership votes. Associate Members receive ½ vote on all club business, but may not vote on membership issues.