BUTLER LIONS CLUB ROSTER

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIS:

In this day and age, when many of our people have commitments that will not allow them to attend meetings or projects on a regular basis or their commitments make it impossible Lion International has esablished 7 categories of membership to allow more men and women to be members of Lions Clubs even if they are unable to participate in all activities of the Club.

1.  ACTIVE MEMBER:  Most of a club's membershp will be in this category.  These members are required to attend all meetings and activities and pay club, district and international dues.  They are eligible to seek club, district or international office, may vote on all club matters and may serve as a voting delegate at District, Multiple District, and International Conventions.

2.  AFFILIATE MEMBER:  This cateory of membership was established for individuals who are not able to participate in all of the regular activities of the club.  They are not required to have regular attendance, nor are they eligible to seek club, district or international office.  Though they may choose to attend conventions, they are not eligible to serve as delegates or to vote.  Their voting privileges are limited to the club on club matters only.  The dues for an Affiliate Member may be set by club's Board of Directors at a somewhat higher rater than other members to cover expenses, along with providing money for project work.  The difference between this category and Member-at-Large is that this can be a long-term category, whereas Member-at-Large must be reviewed every 6 months.

3.  ASSOCIATE MEMBER: An Associate Member is affiliated with two Lions Clubs - a primary club and secondary club.  In the primary club, the member has all the obligations and privileges of a Active Member.  In the secondary club, the Associate Member is not required to have regular attendance, may be asked to pay club dues only, and may vote on club matters only.  The secondary club does not include such a member in reportable statistics.  This category was established to encourage affiliation with a second club when a Lion is away from his own club area.

4.  HONORARY MEMBER:  This category of membership is conferred by the local club upon an individual, not a member of the club, for performing outstanding service for the community and upon whom whom the club desires to confer special distinction.  Such a member pays no dues.  The club pays the applicable entrance fee, international and district dues.  An Honorary Member is not expected to participate in club activities nor is such a member eligible to seek office, vote at any level or serve as a delegate at conventions.

5.  LIFE MEMBER:  Life Membership is reserved for the senior citizens in a local club.  Upon reaching the age of 70 and maintaining active membership for 15 or more years, a member may apply to International for Life Membership.  A one-time fee of $500 is paid to the Association in lieu of future international dues, and the status is granted in accordance with the policy of the International Board of Directors.  The member continues to pay local and district dues, is not rquired to have regular attendance, but is encouraged to attend and paticipate in club activities.  The Life Members may seek club, district or international office, vote, and serve as a delegate at District or International Conventions, provided the obligations of an Active Member are fulfilled.  All Past International Presidents are accorded the status of Life Member upon completion of their term in office without any fee or approval required.

6.  MEMBER-AT-LARGE:  This category of membership is a short-term transitional category that must be reviewed by the authorizing Board of Directors every six month.  These Lions are not required to have regular attendance but must pay club, district and international dues. They are encouraged to participate in club activities but are not eligible to seek club, district or international office.  These members may vote on club matters only and are not eligible to participate as a delegate at District or International Conventions.

7.  PRIVILEGED MEMBER:  This category of membership is conferred by the local Board of Directors and is similar to Member-at-Large, with the exception that such members may vote on all matters and may serve as a delegate at District or International Conventions.  These members are not, however, eligible to seek club, district or international office.

THE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

The Family Membership Program applies to family members eligible for Lions membership in and/or joining the same club and living in the same household related by birth, marriage and other legal means - such as parents, children, spouses, aunts/uncles, cousins, grandparents and in-laws of spouses