SELECTION CRITERIA FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP The granting of Honorary Life Membership of Stadium Masters Swimming Club Inc. (the Club) is reserved to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Club. Honorary Life Membership shall be a meaningful recognition bestowed sparingly. The criteria for the selection of recipients include but are not limited to: A candidate shall have contributed outstanding service of lasting importance to the club and to have been a member for at least 10 years and have a record of active involvement in the Club. The candidate may also have contributed to Masters Swimming in Western Australia or nationally. Outstanding service is defined as activities that greatly exceed normal expectations or that are generally perceived as significant. If service as an elected officer, the contributions shall exceed the normal expectations of the office. These contributions shall reflect an extended time commitment to the Club, for example: Outstanding service on the Management Committee or the sub- committee or in specific duties e.g. as a coach / meet director / Masters Swimming Official; and/or Achievement of national recognition for contributions to Masters Swimming Australia. The candidate shall be a current member of the Club and preferably a current member of Masters Swimming Australia, however the Management Committee may approve exceptions. Members of the Management Committee and the Club Membership at large may nominate persons to be considered for Honorary Life Membership. Supporting documentation should be included with the nomination. The Management Committee shall screen candidates based on the selection criteria. The Management Committee shall receive nominations for confidential consideration and must approve or reject the award. Endorsement by the Club Membership must be sought at a general meeting (usually the annual general meeting). Following approval by the Management Committee, the Secretary shall contact the recipient and report on acceptance or otherwise of the award. Those being granted Honorary Life Membership shall be featured in an issue of the Club newsletter following endorsement of the award. All correspondence concerning candidates shall be destroyed following the candidate’s endorsement by the membership. A vote to recommend a candidate for Honorary Life Membership must be carried by at least 3⁄4 of the eligible votes present at the committee meeting on which this matter is to be decided.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP The granting of Honorary Life Membership of Stadium Masters Swimming Club Inc. (the Club) is reserved to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Club. Honorary Life Membership shall be a meaningful recognition bestowed sparingly. The criteria for the selection of recipients include but are not limited to: A candidate shall have contributed outstanding service of lasting importance to the club and to have been a member for at least 10 years and have a record of active involvement in the Club. The candidate may also have contributed to Masters Swimming in Western Australia or nationally. Outstanding service is defined as activities that greatly exceed normal expectations or that are generally perceived as significant. If service as an elected officer, the contributions shall exceed the normal expectations of the office. These contributions shall reflect an extended time commitment to the Club, for example: Outstanding service on the Management Committee or the sub- committee or in specific duties e.g. as a coach / meet director / Masters Swimming Official; and/or Achievement of national recognition for contributions to Masters Swimming Australia. The candidate shall be a current member of the Club and preferably a current member of Masters Swimming Australia, however the Management Committee may approve exceptions. Members of the Management Committee and the Club Membership at large may nominate persons to be considered for Honorary Life Membership. Supporting documentation should be included with the nomination. The Management Committee shall screen candidates based on the selection criteria. The Management Committee shall receive nominations for confidential consideration and must approve or reject the award. Endorsement by the Club Membership must be sought at a general meeting (usually the annual general meeting). Following approval by the Management Committee, the Secretary shall contact the recipient and report on acceptance or otherwise of the award. Those being granted Honorary Life Membership shall be featured in an issue of the Club newsletter following endorsement of the award. All correspondence concerning candidates shall be destroyed following the candidate’s endorsement by the membership. A vote to recommend a candidate for Honorary Life Membership must be carried by at least 3⁄4 of the eligible votes present at the committee meeting on which this matter is to be decided.
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