The current Chess Club library shall be for the exclusive use of members who are current in dues payments.  Non members and those in arrears may not use this privilege.

Members in arrears in dues payment (s) may not purchase chess equipment at the Club discount price.  Sales to non-current members and the general public will be made at full retail price.

Those individuals who have not joined the Fresno Chess Club may have a couple of complimentary visits.  After their second visit, they will be invited to join the Club at the current dues rate, then in effect.  Those who have not joined, or who are in arrears, will be asked to join or pay current dues to support our Club and it's efforts.

1. The Club and membership would benefit from having the individual as a member.
2. In the event of hardship to a member beyond that member's capacity to control.

The term "Special Membership" shall be for six months, and may be extended for a like period upon review.

A committee shall be formed at each annual meeting whose purpose will be to provide for the dissemination of information about our Club, it's events and chess in general to the public.  The members of this committee will make every effort to attract media attention, notify other clubs and schools, and to use any other means possible to "spread the word." 

A committee shall be formed at each annual meeting to provide for standards for good sportsmanship, reliable conduct of members during club events, and to determine suitable fines, suspensions, or other conduct guidelines and then to notify the club President, who will be the agent of enforcement.  If the committee in any way should discipline the President, the agent of enforcement will not be the President; Instead the committee shall select an alternate person to serve as the "agent of enforcement."

Loud insults, racial slurs, foul language, or disruptive talking spoken in volume loud enough to be disruptive to the peace and tranquility of the other people at our Club or meeting place are prohibited.

Gambling for money (or ANY other wager, meals, etc.) is strictly prohibited by the Fresno Chess Club and Carl's Junior Restaurant.  (Note: competing for cash prizes during chesstournaments is not considered gambling).

• Membership in this exclusive group is limited to those who have displayed a minimum of ten years exceptional service to the Fresno Chess club and benefits includes a Life membership in the club.
• Election criteria include, but are not limited to: financial assistance, donations and efforts above and beyond the call of normal membership  to make the club a better place for the body of members.Over the years several individuals, who were deceased, were elected to our Hall of Fame rolls.
• These members were: Phil Smith, C. W. Bird PhD, George Koltanowski and Leah Koltanowski.
• Four current, and well known members of the Fresno Chess Club, are also members:  Dave M. Quarve, Dennis M. Wajckus, Keith Draughon and Dr. Timothy L. Roth.