Club member Cory Marino (KK7DCI) wrote a nice paper listing out all the steps needed to obtain an amateur radio operator license.
Click here to view the detailed PDF.
Basic Steps:
1. Obtain a valid email address if you don’t already have one.
2. Register with the FCC to get your FCC Registration Number (FRN).
3. Study and take practice tests to prepare for taking the exam.
4. Find a Volunteer Examiner (VE) Session.
5. Take your test.
6. After passing, pay the FCC $35 registration fee.
7. Receive your license and callsign.
8. Get on the air!