diff --git a/bot/management/welcome.py b/bot/management/welcome.py
index 611ffb8..4093d61 100644
--- a/bot/management/welcome.py
+++ b/bot/management/welcome.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ async def setup(self, ctx: commands.Context):
     @commands.Cog.listener()
     async def on_member_join(self, member: discord.Member):
         """This event is called when a member joins the server."""
-        adept_member = await self.user_service.find_by_id(member.id)
+        adept_member = self.user_service.find_by_id(member.id)
         if adept_member:
             return await welcome.process_welcome_result(member, adept_member)