NEAFCS by-Law Changes

(Updated: Aug. 17, 2022, 10:51 a.m.)

Changes to Active member

Section 1 — Active Member 1. Active Members are: a. Extension employees working in any capacity with family and consumer sciences, have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, belong to their state/territory affiliate of Extension Educators, who upon payment of dues, may become an Active Member of NEAFCS.

b. Extension employees working in any capacity with family and consumer sciences, have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, but located where there is no affiliated state/territory affiliate or no state/territory affiliate which will allow their membership. Upon payment of annual dues directly to the Association they may become an Active Member of NEAFCS.

Associate Membership 

Section 2 — Associate Member

1. Associate Members are a. Extension employees working in any capacity with family and consumer sciences, less than a bachelor's degree, belong to their state/territory affiliate of Extension Educators, who upon payment of dues, may become an Associate Member of NEAFCS. b. Extension employees working in any capacity with family and consumer sciences, less than a bachelor's degree, but located where there is no affiliated state/territory affiliate or no state/territory affiliate which will allow their membership. Upon payment of annual dues directly to the Association they may become an Associate Member of NEAFCS.

2. Associate Members shall be granted the following rights and privileges: a. They may receive awards, fellowships, and grants as a team member with Active Members and Life Members but not as an individual. b. They may serve on committees. c. They shall not be eligible for elected office, serve as committee chairs, or serve as voting delegates. d. They shall receive the NEAFCS Annual Session registration information. They shall pay registration fees at a reduced rate for the Annual Session. The NEAFCS Board in consultation with the Annual Session Planning Committee will determine the reduced rate. e. They shall be granted access to NEAFCS.org, which includes publications and other resources, upon payment of dues. f. They may submit proposals to present at NEAFCS Annual Sessions through the Program Review Process. g. They may submit articles for publication in the Journal of NEAFCS. h. They may attend and submit proposals to present NEAFCS webinars.

(This information is on page 41/42)

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