Intended Members of the Allegheny and Cheat Mountain Clubs

 

Intended Members of the Allegheny and Cheat Mountain Clubs

• The Allegheny and Cheat Mountain Clubs were intended for people who lived in cities and wanted to escape to a quiet retreat.
• These clubs were intended to provide members with the opportunity to hunt and fish, as well as to enjoy a vacation in the mountains.
• While the clubs were promoted to attract outdoorsmen and those who wanted to help preserve wildlife, many of the members did not actually hunt or fish.
• The clubs were also meant to be attractive to tourists.
• The clubs intended to provide members with the use and occupancy of their facilities, including clubhouses, cottages, and game parks.
• In addition to the rights and privileges of the clubs, members could also enjoy golf courses and other amusements.
• The clubs were actively looking for new members, particularly those interested in nature.
• To entice new members, the clubs decided to increase their membership and offered a limited number of applications for membership.
• The clubs were merging and members of the Allegheny Sportsmen's Association would be given membership in the Cheat Mountain Club at no extra cost.
• A membership fee of $100 was required to join.
• Members also had to pay annual dues of $10.
• The clubs planned to build a network of roads throughout the state, which would make them more accessible to tourists and members.
• The clubs emphasized that they would employ trustworthy and reputable staff.