Hi Abel
I was wrong about the Intro Pilot program. Buddy box is recommended, not required, just as you state. I am only surprised fliers1 did not jump down my throat
As for the rest, you are not much of a devil's advocate.
If you want to see the form, it is in the club renewal package on the AMA site:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/2004clubkit.pdf