[Section 4. Lifetime memberships (optional)] Lifetime memberships are open to those individuals who have been recognized by [state or for their service to the learning center profession and practice. Lifetime region name] membership will have no dues associated with the status. Lifetime memberships carry voting privileges. Good standing Section 5. To remain in good standing, members shall be current in any assessed membership dues. NCLCA membership Section 6. [state Executive Board members are required to be current, active members or region name] of NCLCA, and all [state members are [strongly or region name] or (at the discretion encouraged required to join NCLCA as well, so that they may take full advantage of the many of the affiliate)] benefits of membership. The [state or regional affiliate name] does not discriminate because of ethnic Section 7. background, national heritage, sex, religious affiliation, sexual preference, age, or disability. Membership Year Section 8. The membership year will begin on October1 and terminate September 30 the next calendar year. Renewals Section 9. Memberships may be renewed with an application, and payment of the annual dues. Dues Section 10. Dues will be $[amount for individuals determined by affiliate, subject to approval by National board]/year and $[amount for students enrolled at least determined by affiliate, subject to approval by National board] halftime in a postsecondary institution. Those requesting student rates should include proof of student status. Dues for Emeritus members will be $[amount determined by affiliate, /year. Changes in the amount of dues may be subject to approval by National board] recommended by the treasurer or a majority of the membership and shall be passed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership. Article IV. Board of Directors General Powers and Number Section 1. The business and affairs of the [state shall be managed by its Board of or regional affiliate name] Directors according to [state Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall or regional affiliate name] consist of [at least six (6) officers, with the option of adding one (1) additional with the approval of NCLCA All officers serving on the Board will serve on a voluntary basis with no national board]. monetary remuneration from [state including expenses unless or regional affiliate name], approved by the [state Board. or regional affiliate name]
[Section 4. Lifetime memberships (optional)] Lifetime memberships are open to those individuals who have been recognized by [state or region name] for their service to the learning center profession and practice. Lifetime membership will have no dues associated with the status. Lifetime memberships carry voting privileges. Section 5. Good standing To remain in good standing, members shall be current in any assessed membership dues. Section 6. NCLCA membership [state or region name] Executive Board members are required to be current, active members of NCLCA, and all [state or region name] members are [strongly encouraged or required (at the discretion of the affiliate)] to join NCLCA as well, so that they may take full advantage of the many benefits of membership. Section 7. The [state or regional affiliate name] does not discriminate because of ethnic background, national heritage, sex, religious affiliation, sexual preference, age, or disability. Section 8. Membership Year The membership year will begin on October1 and terminate September 30 the next calendar year. Section 9. Renewals Memberships may be renewed with an application, and payment of the annual dues. Section 10. Dues Dues will be $[amount determined by affiliate, subject to approval by National board]/year for individuals and $[amount determined by affiliate, subject to approval by National board] for students enrolled at least halftime in a postsecondary institution. Those requesting student rates should include proof of student status. Dues for Emeritus members will be $[amount determined by affiliate, subject to approval by National board] /year. Changes in the amount of dues may be recommended by the treasurer or a majority of the membership and shall be passed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership. Article IV. Board of Directors Section 1. General Powers and Number The business and affairs of the [state or regional affiliate name] shall be managed by its Board of Directors according to [state or regional affiliate name] Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall consist of [at least six (6) officers, with the option of adding one (1) additional with the approval of NCLCA national board]. All officers serving on the Board will serve on a voluntary basis with no monetary remuneration from [state or regional affiliate name], including expenses unless approved by the [state or regional affiliate name] Board.
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