APPLICATION PROCESS

• Membership applications are accepted throughout the year.  
• New member orientation/training is scheduled when we have multiple new members to take the class.

ALL MEMBERS SHALL: 

• Pay for and successfully complete a Protected Person’s Name-Based Search;
• Complete online member profile and update as necessary;
• Support the vision and mission of the chapter;
• Pay annual chapter dues;
• Assume financial obligations as voted by the membership;
• Follow Assistance League Sierra Foothills’ policies;
• Report volunteer service hours on the chapter website every year by May 15th;
• Complete new-member orientation within three months of joining; and
• Notify Membership Chair if resigning during the fiscal year.

VOTING MEMBERS SHALL:

• Attend regular chapter meetings;
• Participate in and support the philanthropic programs;
• Participate in and support fundraising activities;
• Have the right to vote and hold office; and
• Serve on at least one committee (leader/member) either program or operational.

NON-VOTING MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:

• Attend regular chapter meetings;
• Participate in and support the philanthropic programs of the chapter;
• Participate in and support fundraising activities of the chapter;
• Serve as a committee member, but not as a chairman.

ANNUAL DUES 

• Dues for voting members are $100/year.
• Dues for non-voting members are $150/year.
• Dues are prorated during the second half of the fiscal year.