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* The lifetime right, for as long as membership is maintained in good standing, to refer to oneself as a "Charter Member" | * The lifetime right, for as long as membership is maintained in good standing, to refer to oneself as a "Charter Member" | ||
* A 3- or 4-digit member number (offered on an as-available basis) | * A 3- or 4-digit member number (offered on an as-available basis) | ||
− | * Recognition by name as a | + | * Recognition by name as a Founding Member on the LOPSA website (may be declined at member request) |
* Other such benefits as defined by the Board | * Other such benefits as defined by the Board | ||
| Admission to this membership class shall be limited to those joining prior to 1 May 2006. Renewals of Founding Members shall be as Individual Members. STG Transitional Membership or Individual Membership dues shall not be applied, in whole or in part, to Founding Membership dues. | | Admission to this membership class shall be limited to those joining prior to 1 May 2006. Renewals of Founding Members shall be as Individual Members. STG Transitional Membership or Individual Membership dues shall not be applied, in whole or in part, to Founding Membership dues. |
Revision as of 13:05, 28 August 2012
Membership classes
Policy approved by the Board on 7 November 2005.
Policy amended on 14 November 2005.
The Association shall have the following classes of membership:
Class | Voting | Dues | Renewal period | Benefits | Notes |
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Individual Member | Yes | $40/year until May 2006; $50/year after | One year | All benefits as defined by the board, specifically including:
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Charter Member | Yes | $50 | N/A | All benefits of Individual Membership, plus:
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Admission to this membership class shall be limited to those joining prior to 1 May 2006. Renewals of Founding Members shall be as Individual Members. STG Transitional Membership or Individual Membership dues shall not be applied, in whole or in part, to Founding Membership dues. |
Founding Member | Yes | Same as Individual Member | N/A | All benefits of Founding Membership, plus:
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Admission to this membership class shall be by invitation of the Board. Renewals of Founders shall be as Individual Members. STG Transitional Membership dues shall not be applied, in whole or in part, to Founder dues. Individual or Founding Member dues may be applied to Founder dues on an annualized pro-rata basis. |
Student Member | Yes | $25/year | One year | All benefits of Individual Membership, plus such other benefits as defined by the Board | Admission or renewal of this membership class shall require proof of full-time primary, secondary, or post-secondary student status. |
Honorary Member | No | $0 | N/A | As defined by the Board | Admission to this membership class shall be by invitation of the Board. |
Trial Member | No | TBD | One month | As defined by the Board. | Memberships in this class shall be automatically renewed unless cancelled or upgraded to another class of membership, as described in the policy on Trial memberships. |
Voting status
Voting status as defined for each membership class above shall entitle a member of a voting class to:
- Vote in elections, referenda, and other such ballots as may be offered to the Membership;
- Stand for election for Association office, subject to the Rules; and
- Participate in petition actions as defined in the Rules.