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Membership PSLOD welcomes community members to explore
membership in our organization. All new members are required to
complete a pledge process prior to assuming the duties of a PSLOD
General Member.
The Pledge Process Pledge Procedure and Protocol: The purpose is to prepare new recruits for
becoming Full Members of PSLOD. Section 1: Invitation: An Invitation to Join PSLOD must
be extended by a Full Member. Section 2: Membership
Application: (2A) A membership
Application must be completed and signed by the applicant and
the Full Member Sponsor. This application must be presented at a
General Meeting with the Sponsor introducing the applicant to the
members. An application may be accepted at any time and the
applicant will be assigned to a pledge class. (2B) The Membership
Application must be accompanied by a non refundable Pledge Fee of
$40. A Pledge badge will be issued and must be worn at all PSLOD
functions. The Pledge badge will be returned to the Vice President
after the pledge period. (2C) A pledge
shall be given a copy of the By-Laws and Policies and
Procedures at the time of
Application. Section 3: Pledge
Master and Mentor: The Vice President or designee is the Pledge
Master. The sponsoring member is the mentor of the
pledge. Section 4: Pledge
Period and Pledge Classes: (4A) Pledge classes will begin on the first
of January, April, July, and
October. (4B) The pledge
period shall be 90 days commencing at the beginning of a Pledge
Class. (4C) At the discretion of the Pledge Master, pledges may take up to 180 consecutive days to complete the pledging process without re-applying. Section 5:
Requirements: (5A): By-Laws: A
Pledge is expected to become familiar with the PSLOD
By-Laws and its Policies and Procedures. (5B) A Pledge is expected to "meet and greet" (interview) 15 Full Members. This should be a meaningful, in-person exchange of information between the Full Member and the Pledge. (5C) Meetings: A
pledge is expected to attend a minimum of three (3) Member
Meetings and work (3) Beverage
Benefits. (5D) Event: A Pledge
is required to plan and host a social event for the Members and
friends of PSLOD during the Pledge Period. This is usually a group
effort with other pledges. (5E) Behavior: A
Pledge may be asked to perform menial duties; no Pledge will be
subjected to hazing, sexual harassment or any other demeaning
behavior. Any incident of concern by the Pledge or any Full Member
shall be reported to the Board of Directors immediately. The
incident will be handled in accordance with Articles X
and XI of the By-Laws (Conduct and
Grievances). Under no circumstance shall sexual favors have
any relevance on a Pledge's potential
membership. Section 6: Award of
Full Membership Voting Process: (6A) A Pledge shall have
completed the 90 day time period in a Pledge
Class. (6B) A Pledge is
expected to speak at each member meeting, and will usually be
introduced by the Pledge Master.. (6C) At the Member
Meeting proceeding completion of the Pledge requirement, Full
Members, during a closed session, will vote by secret ballot whether
or not to accept the pledge as a Full Member. Two-thirds of the
votes cast must be in favor of awarding member status to the
pledge. The pledge will be notified of the
results of the voting privately by a Board Member – usually the
Vice-president. (6D) Member fees must
be paid within thirty days of acceptance as a Full Member of the
Order. The annual member fee of $60 is prorated quarterly from the
date of acceptance as a Full Member. |
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