Most prospective members hear about the Society from a friend who is a Member. Newcomers to Albany may contact the Society by mail or telephone at its business address. Resident Membership is open to men who are residents of Albany County (or an adjoining county) and who were born in Scotland or are descendants of a native of Scotland.
The applicant will be introduced to members of the Society by an existing member at a regular meeting. An application form will be given to the applicant asking for his name, place of his birth, and ancestral lineage supporting his eligibility for membership. The application must be signed by two members of the Society acting as sponsors.
The completed application is referred to the Committee on Credentials. If the application is approved by the Committee, an election will be conducted by ballot at a subsequent regular meeting of the Society. In the absence of a negative vote the Secretary of the Society will inform the candidate of his election and welcome him as a Member of the Society.
