Some of the more frequently asked questions received by the Membership staff are:

Q. We have friends who are interested in Non-Resident Membership.
A. If you are interested in sponsoring them for membership, we'll be glad to send them a Club brochure, membership information and our popular Club DVD. Simply call 305.367.5921, e-mail membership@oceanreef.com or stop by the Membership Office with the name, address and phone number of your friends.

Q. What is the benefit of my child becoming a Legacy member?
A. Equity members' children and grandchildren, who are between the ages of 23 and 49 and who do not reside at Ocean Reef Club or within the Monroe or Miami-Dade area, are eligible to apply for Legacy membership. The benefit of Legacy membership entitles your children and grandchildren to enjoy the same membership privileges that you have (excluding golf, which is at the specified family rate), including applicable discounts, their own Club membership account and membership card; invitation to special Legacy events and Club mailings. Upon reaching the age of 50, the Legacy member is invited to apply for Social membership for which the Club will waive the Initiation Fee.

Q. We authorized an employee card for our Boat Captain. We understand he may charge in The Fishing Village but not at any other Club outlet. Our Nanny, however, needs to be able to charge at Buccaneer Island for the children's beverages, etc. We are aware of the Club's policy to not have anyone else use our cards; therefore, what card could she use at Buccaneer Island?
A. Nannies are given an employee card, which indicates on the card "Nanny" to accommodate their needs while taking the children to Buccaneer Island. The Membership Office would be pleased to provide your Nanny with an employee card with your authorization.

Q. How far in advance should we make reservations for a road cart prior to the holidays?
A. The day you make your vacation plans! The Cart Rental Office telephone number is 305.367.6520 and its hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm daily. If you are renting your cart after these hours, you may register for your cart at the Front Desk of the Inn. The Membership Office is always pleased to help you with your reservation as well. Please remember that during each holiday the Club requires a three-day rental minimum, with the exception of Christmas, which requires a seven-day rental minimum.

Q. Does the Club have a Dress Code?
A. Our Dress Code is an important tradition at the Ocean Reef Club and was established as a complement to the excellence in standards for which your Club is noted. We hope that the following guidelines will be helpful in making your visit enjoyable and comfortable for you and your guests.

Dining Attire: Dining at Ocean Reef Club is a special experience. Sports coats are preferred for gentlemen in the evening in the member-only Clubhouse, as is appropriate evening wear for ladies. The more casual restaurants, such as the family-style Galley, The Islander and The Ocean Room, require a collared shirt and dress trousers for gentlemen (walking shorts during the summer—May 1 - October 31) in the evening. The outdoor Palm Court, adjacent to the pool, requires footwear, shirts and bathing suit cover-ups. The patio-style Raw Bar and The Burgee Bar sports lounge in The Fishing Village both require neat boating wear.

Please note that blue jeans are only allowed in The Galley, The Burgee Bar, The Raw Bar, and during breakfast service in The Ocean Room, provided the jeans are not torn, tattered or frayed. Casual and Sports Attire: Collared shirts (no mock turtle necks) are required on our golf courses and tennis courts. Sporting shorts are acceptable in the appropriate activity areas. We ask that you remember traditional white attire if your plans include croquet.

Bathing Attire: Bathing attire requires cover-ups and footwear for any area beyond the pool. Thong-style suits are inconsistent with the Club's family environment and are, therefore, inappropriate. Unacceptable Attire: Tank tops, tank-style undershirts and jogging tops for men, crop and jogging tops for women, frayed cut-offs and tattered jeans are not acceptable attire. Shirts with sleeves are required (for males) at all times in all public areas other than the pool. Gentlemen are expected to remove hats while indoors. We also ask that your guests and children over 12 years of age be attired to the code.

Q. Why do we need a card?
A. The Club is a non-cash facility (other than at the Service Station and retail shops), therefore we charge everything to your member or guest card.

Q. What time is check-out?
A. Check-out is 11:00 am.

Q. Where do we find entertainment?
A. The Reef Lounge, The Burgee Bar and The Cultural Center.

Q. Is the gratuity already included?
A. Yes, a 19 percent gratuity is included, unless you choose to vary the amount.

Q. What are the hours of the Membership Office?
A. Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Q. When are new telephone directories available and where can I get one?
A. The current-year ORCA Telephone Directory and Roster are available mid-November and may be picked up at the ORCA Office (located in Ocean Reef Business Center) Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Membership Office does not distribute the directory.