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www.lionsq3.asn.auHere are some options to just being an Active Member, but first, what is an Active Member?
ACTIVE MEMBERMembers are entitled to all rights and privileges, and are subject to the obligations which membership of a Lions club confers or implies. This includes the right to stand for any office on the club board of directors, and subject to certain qualifications, to district and international positions. Each member has the right to vote on matters requiring the vote of club members. Obligations include regular attendance at meetings, participation in club activities and prompt payment of dues. Club members are encouraged to advance their ideas on projects, which may be of interest to the club and of benefit to the community. It is also expected that members will reflect a favourable image on Lionism, through their conduct.
LION-AT-LARGEMembership at-large can be granted by the club board of directors, and only to club members who have moved from the community, or be cause of health or other legitimate reason are unable to attend club meetings regularly, but desire to retain membership in the club . This classification should be used only for very good reason, and must be reviewed each six months by the board of directors. A Li on-at-large shall not be eligible to hold office or to vote in district or international meetings or conventions, but shall pay such dues as the local club may charge, including district and international dues.
HONORARY MEMBERA person who is not a member of a Lions club, having performed outstanding service for the community or the Lions club upon whom the club desires to confer special distinction, may be granted Honorary Membership. The club shall pay an entrance fee plus international and district dues on this member who may attend meetings, but shall not be entitled to any privileges of active membership.
PRIVILEGED MEMBERA club member who has remained a Lion for fifteen or more years, and because of illness, infirmity, advanced age or other legitimate reason (as determined by the club board of directors), must relinquish his or her active status may be classified as a privileged m ember. This member shall pay such dues as the local club may charge, including district and international dues. He or she shall have the right to vote and be entitled to all other privileges of membership, except the right to hold club, district or international office.
LIFE MEMBERAny club member who has maintained active Lion membership for twenty or more years and has rendered outstanding service to his or he r club, community or the association ; or any club member who has maintained active membership for fifteen or more years, and is at least seventy years of age; or any club member who is critically ill, may be granted Life Membership in the local Club upon:
Recommendation of his or her club.
The payment of US$300 or equivalent Australian currency by his or her club, in lieu of all future dues to the association. Approval of the international board of directors.
Nothing herein shall prevent the local club from charging a life member dues as is deemed proper. A life member shall have all privileges of active membership, so long as he or she fulfills all obligations thereof. All international presidents upon retiring fro m office shall automatically become life members of their respective Lions club, without cost to such club. A life member who desire s to relocate, and receives an invitation to join another Lions club shall automatically become a life member of that club.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERA member who holds active membership in one Lions club, but maintains a residence or is employed in another community may find it convenient to be an Associate member in a second club. Such status is subject to approval of the board of directors of the second club , and is reviewed annually. The club conferring such status may impose club dues to cover bulletin and/or other overheads, but inter national and district dues are only paid to the club of active membership. Associate members are not eligible to hold office, but ma y be eligible to vote on local club matters.
As an example -a Lion residing in Oakey has a part-time residence and position in Caloundra - This Lion could ask to become an associate member of the Caloundra club, whilst retaining his or her primary membership in the Oakey club. The Oakey club would include the member on their Monthly Membership Report as an active club member, with delegate strength counted and international and district dues charged accordingly. The Caloundra club would not add the Associate Member to their club strength, even though he/she would be listed on the Monthly Membership Report. The associate member would not be eligible to hold club, district or international office through the conferring club, but may be eligible to vote on local club matters, when present.
