Per the current version of the Constitution, a candidate must be proposed in writing by one member and seconded by two others. Only Active members in good standing may propose candidates for membership. Members who are in good standing may sign for two candidates.
The chairman of the Membership Committee presents Active members with information about the online Provisional membership application. Active members are encouraged to share the application with the public and promote the opportunity to join JA with whomever may be interested.
Following selection by the Membership Committee, the list of members for the Provisional Class is to be presented to the Board. The Board will consider each new member and must vote on the list of Provisionals before it is official.
The Membership Committee chair is responsible for contacting each applicant and informing her of the Board's decision. All women receiving an invitation to the Provisional class will be invited to an Information Session to take place prior to the first official Provisional meeting.
Constitution Q & A
Can a member transfer, and what is the process?
ANY MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WHO CHANGES RESIDENCE SHALL BE PERMITTED TRANSFER PRIVILEGES TO A CHAPTER IN THE NEW LOCALITY. THE RIGHT OF TRANSFER GRANTED IN THIS SECTION DOES NOT EXTEND TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DROPPED OR WHO HAS RESIGNED FROM MEMBERSHIP. PROVISIONAL MEMBERS SHALL TAKE ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE CHAPTER TO WHICH THEY TRANSFER. IF THERE ARE NO VACANCIES IN THE CHAPTER TO WHICH A MEMBER IS TRANSFERRING, THE NAME OF THE MEMBER SHALL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST AND SHALL BE ACCEPTED IN ORDER OF APPLICATION. A member who resigns or is dropped from the JA of Oxford Chapter will not be accepted again as a member.
What are the annual dues associated with each membership type?
Provisional Members
$45 for year
which are considered chapter dues
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Active Members
$90 total yearly
Includes $65 to NAJA &
$15 to the chapter
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Associate Members
$35 NAJA dues yearly
*Life member status is attained once 10 years of associate dues have been paid
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