Question reference Charter membership

[allan]

I thought about asking privately but in the event someone else comes across the same question later on.

I've just re-upped my membership for the year.

Can I send in another $15 for Milly to get her membership?

I think my old membership expired in Feb, it's now March, so will that be a factor? Can I pick up a junior for her anyway?

My daughter, although she lives with me, is not a junior... does that matter? I shudder to put it in as a couples account. What are the finer points?

Sorry if this is listed somewhere, but I couldn't find it.

Thanks for your time.

[Mr Cob]

I agree it's confusing.

The details should be listed here:

http://www.maast.org/content.php?19-MaastMembership

There should be an explanation of each on this page.

[Mr Cob]

Ok...perhaps just making a reference to where the info is located would be helpful and include the link.

I found it here: Section 2. Types of Membership; Paragraph 1:

http://www.maast.org/content.php?9-By-Laws

[Kristy]

Hmmm... as usual Allan does not fit into the box. I'm sure this is nothing new for you! It does sort of seem like the two of you would qualify for the Couples Membership and get a price break on two adult memberships in the same household. I don't see why we couldn't apply that to you and Milly and we'll just have to refer to it by a different name in your case. Kind of reminds me of our last Secretary who wanted to be known as the Administrative Assistant...

[Kristy]

I guess we will need to get an official BOD answer for this so stay tuned.

[allan]

Ha ha ha kristy!

While you all are talking check the off cycle possibility. I re-upped in fen, would pay hers in march. Do I pay back to Feb, or hers to start in March? This would mean that my dues are split somewhat.

Or, worse case scenario, do I have to wait till next Feb to pick her up?

I've not an issue picking her up now date effective Feb. In case you want to know.

[Kristy]

I've not an issue picking her up now date effective Feb. In case you want to know.

My guess is that this is the simplest solution, but we'll get back to you after we quickly consult the tea leaves.

[Mike]

I am fine with having two related adults in same household use "couples" membership. I would think we would just make both effective for February. I don't think this will come up that often and think we should be as open innour interpretations as possible.

[FireWater]

I agree Mike and Kristy.

[allan]

I agree Mike and Kristy.

Me too. I think a simple statement in the rules that say something along the lines "subsequent memberships within a particualr household (Couples/Juniors) will take on an effective date as the primary Charter membership (prorating not available at this time)", or something thereabouts.

I don't, however, agree that in any shape fashion or form that a junior or couple membership be disallowed from service on the BOD or other committees in leadership roles. In fact I would encourage it. With the caveat that, should election to one of these positions be attained by one designated as a Couple or Junior Charter member that at that time they pony up into full Charter status.

Why prevent the contributions of even these members when we could be gaining so much more from a young person or spouse that becomes an informal leader bent on world dominat.... uh... I mean "providing assistance to the organization."