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MVARA Bylaws: Article I Membership
Applications for membership along with payment shall be submitted annually to the Club Treasurer. Membership applications will be archived by the Club Secretary once recorded by the Club Treasurer as paid in full. Membership shall be for a period of one year from January 1 through December 31.
Applications for membership along with payment shall be submitted annually to the Club Treasurer. Membership applications will be archived by the Club Secretary once recorded by the Club Treasurer as paid in full. Membership shall be for a period of one year from January 1 through December 31.
Membership Application Q&A
Q: Do I need to fill out an application each year?
A: Yes. Club members must submit an application each and every year. It is writing in the bylaws.
Q: I have not had to submit an application in the past, why do I need to submit one now?
A: We changed the membership application in 2022 to include emergency contact information, cover privacy concerns for our members that would like to opt-out of having their information displayed on the member portal. We also wanted to allow members an ability to request topics that they may be interested in learning more about and/or those who would be willing to give a presentation on a particular subject they are experienced in at a club meeting.
Q: Do I still need to submit an application if all of my information has not changed from the previous year?
A: The club bylaws state that submitting an application is required annually and the fact that your information may not have changed is not something the club can presume based on anyone not submitting their application. If nothing has changed, members can change the date on a previously saved application to a current one and submit it for the year.
Q: If I do not submit an application, how does that affect my membership status?
A: There are three criteria for members to be considered a "Member in Good Standing" and be afforded all the privileges of full membership. First, they must be a current ham radio operator with a valid FCC license. Second, their dues must be paid in full and not in arrears. Lastly, they must have a current application recorded with the Secretary.
Full membership privileges are temporally placed on hold until such time as all three criteria can be met.
Q: Do I need to fill out an application each year?
A: Yes. Club members must submit an application each and every year. It is writing in the bylaws.
Q: I have not had to submit an application in the past, why do I need to submit one now?
A: We changed the membership application in 2022 to include emergency contact information, cover privacy concerns for our members that would like to opt-out of having their information displayed on the member portal. We also wanted to allow members an ability to request topics that they may be interested in learning more about and/or those who would be willing to give a presentation on a particular subject they are experienced in at a club meeting.
Q: Do I still need to submit an application if all of my information has not changed from the previous year?
A: The club bylaws state that submitting an application is required annually and the fact that your information may not have changed is not something the club can presume based on anyone not submitting their application. If nothing has changed, members can change the date on a previously saved application to a current one and submit it for the year.
Q: If I do not submit an application, how does that affect my membership status?
A: There are three criteria for members to be considered a "Member in Good Standing" and be afforded all the privileges of full membership. First, they must be a current ham radio operator with a valid FCC license. Second, their dues must be paid in full and not in arrears. Lastly, they must have a current application recorded with the Secretary.
Full membership privileges are temporally placed on hold until such time as all three criteria can be met.