The Bucyrus Area YMCA

Membership FAQs

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What about Membership Cards?
What is the Bank Draft Plan?
How do I begin the Bank Draft?
What must I do to ensure the continuity of my membership with the Bank Draft Plan?
When do you first issue a Bank Draft?
What about rate increases with the Bank Draft Plan?
What if I don't have sufficient funds to cover a draft?
How do I stop the Bank Draft Plan?
What about refunds?
Does the YMCA honor credit cards?
What services at the YMCA may I put on a credit card?
What if I can't afford a membership?

 

What about Membership Cards?

Membership cards will be issued when you join.  Family members that are not present when joining will be issued cards upon their first visit.

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What is the Bank Draft Plan?

The Bank Draft Plan is an authorization by you to deduct a specified amount from your checking account each month to pay for your membership.  It allows your membership to be paid in equal installments, monthly, without the necessity and cost of billing you and processing your payments.  This option, if chosen, must be for one full year - no exceptions.

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How do I begin the Bank Draft?

Come to the YMCA to complete an "Automatic Bank Draft Agreement" form and pay the first month plus processing fee.  Be sure to bring a voided check or deposit slip with your bank information imprinted on it.  The system is automatic and will continue until it is cancelled.  The bank draft program is a one-year minimum program.  

You will required to pay the prorated amount from the day you join until your first draft, plus the new membership processing fee..

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What must I do to ensure the continuity of my membership with the Bank Draft Plan?

Remember to deduct the amount of your fees, plus tax, from your checkbook each month on the 1st or the 15th day.  You must have sufficient funds in your checking account to cover the draft. There is a $30 fee if the bank draft is returned by your bank.

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When do you first issue a draft?

You may choose to have your fees come out on either the 1st or the 15th of the month.

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What about rate increases with the Bank Draft Plan?

You will be given 30 days written notice of any change in the monthly membership charge.  Notice will be mailed to the address of record as furnished by you.  Increases will automatically be reflected in your deduction after due notice.

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What if I don't have sufficient funds to cover a draft?

Your draft will be returned marked "Insufficient Funds" and you will be charged a $30 return fee.  Your membership may be cancelled if there are 3 or more returned drafts in a 6 month period.

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How do I stop the Bank Draft Plan?

You must complete a cancellation request form at the YMCA and return all cards.  You must come in during the month prior to the month you wish to stop the draft.

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What about refunds?

In accordance with YMCA policy, refunds will not be made on memberships.

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Does the YMCA honor credit cards?

For your convenience, the YMCA takes VISA, Mastercard, and Discover.

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What services at the YMCA may I put on the credit card?

All services!!  All memberships, programs, merchandise, and even the downpayment for the automatic Bank Draft Program can be put on a credit card.

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What if I can't afford a membership?

The YMCA has financial aid available for qualifying individuals.  Call the YMCA at (419)-562-6218 for more information.

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