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QUESTIONS: re “members at large”:

1.) What are the benefits, privileges of membership?

· Opportunity to engage with members of our community

· A sense of doing something of benefit in our lives and in the lives of others

· Providing an opportunity to give back

· Honor those who have benefited from the services of St. Michael's

· Develop more fully an attitude of compassion, caring and concern

· A greater sense of well being

· Living guilt free

2.) What are the duties and responsibilities of a member?

· Attend monthly meetings

· Volunteer to do the things that interest you

3.) Is there criteria for membership?

· A willingness to help

4.) Is the Foundation required to have members?

· A minimum of four members are required

5.) Is a membership fee required?

· $5 per year is the membership fee

6.) Is there any potential legal liability to the Foundation &/or Directors by recruiting and signing up members?

· Full directors insurance is in place

· Directors acting in good faith are legal liability free

7.) What is required to ‘sign up’ a new member?

· Application Form

· Confidentiality Acknowledgment form

· Photo Consent form

· Criminal Record Check

9.) What ‘membership maintenance’ is required?

· Yearly dues collection and current addresses updated if they change

10.) Who is responsible for processing & maintaining memberships, communication and activities, etc.?

· Board Chair oversees this and is usually done during the monthly board meeting the month prior to the AGM.