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SAMPLE APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

APPLICATION FORM

I hereby apply for membership in the __________________ Business and Professional Women's Club, and if accepted agree to accept and conform to the By-Laws of the Club.

Miss/Mrs.
Given Name(s): _________________ Surname: ___________________

Business Address: ________________________________ Tel: (____)________

Residence Address: _______________________________ Tel: (____)________

E-mail Address: ______________________________________

My occupation is: ______________________________________

Presently employed by: __________________________________

My type of business: ____________________________________

My special interests and/or hobbies are: ___________________________________________

I believe I am eligible for membership as a/an ___________ (Active, Associate, Honourary, Student) Member.

I have enclosed a cheque for $______, being fees for entrance and the ensuring year (determined by the Club).

Proposed by: ____________________ (Signature of Club Member)

Seconded by: ____________________ (Signature of Club Member)

Date: ____________ Signature of Applicant: ________________

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Approved as _______________ (Active, Associate) Member by Club Membership Committee.

Date: _______________

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__________________ (Name of Applicant) was accepted as ____________ (Active, Associate, Honourary, Student) Member on __________ (Date) at the meeting of the _________________
___________________ (Executive Committee or Board of Directors) and her membership is effective as of that date.

Date: ____________ Club Secretary: _____________________

TYPES OF MEMBERS

An ACTIVE MEMBER shall be one who, at the time of admittance to this class, is now, has been within the last two years, or will be within the next two years, enganged in remunerative employment. An ASSOCIATE MEMBER shall be one who is not engaged in remunerative occupation in business, professions or industry at the time of acceptance to membership in this class. An Associate Member shall be re-classified as an Active Member upon becoming engaged in remunerative occupation in business, the professions or industry. An HONOURARY MEMBER is a person of special merit who is voted Honourary Membership by the Club. A STUDENT MEMBER is a person enrolled in 60% of full time or more study at a post-secondary educational institution.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Work towards improving the status of working women throughout the world;

• Associate with members of other BPW Clubs locally, provincially, nationally and internationally;

• Form friendships and networks with women in the community who are experienced and knowledgeable in a broad range of occupations and interests;

• Develop leadership capabilities; pursue career opportunities and change; network and advance your career;

• Put forth ideas which can be recognized and enforced by a large body of support at four levels: international, national, provincial and local club;

• Participate in the organization's business, attend workshops, hear speakers on relevant topics, develop friendships and network with other working women at club and Regional/District events, provincial conferences, national conventions or international congresses;

• Keep current on women's issues;

• Participate in the process of change.