Since people are more likely to move from of a society area much more often now than was the case decades ago when most society rules were written, is length of membership the point that should be acknowledged or the contribution that someone has made to the society? — Alison Hodge
How on earth do you keep track of them?? — Steph Pendlebury
That's a separate issue. The membership declaration to the CC is used to determine the contribution it should make, notably its affiliation fee. For societies with an annual subscription it is fairly clear cut, and obviously relates to ability to pay. For societies that don't have an annual fee that doesn't work so the membership is based on the number of 'active' members, typically the number who participate in one or more of the society's activities during the year. As well as being 'fair' that also avoids the problem of members the society has lost track of, because they aren't counted.We have no list of such members, so our return for the Central Council is based on our alumni mailing list, which is only probably 1% of the possible total members. — Tristan Lockheart
That's certainly true. I suspect many of those who quote it haven't actually read what it says.The basic principles are that the data has to be consented to, — John de Overa
That's not actually true. Consent is only one of the legitimate reasons for holding data, and not the first choice advised.GDPR is often misunderstood and sometimes used as a reason for not doing things — John de Overa
That's not actually true. Consent is only one of the legitimate reasons for holding data, and not the first choice advised. — John Harrison
That's not what I meant, I meant that GDPR compliance is often considered to be so scary it prevents people from doing things like setting up electronic membership systems, or email distribution lists. — John de Overa
We might do even better for the Fund if we made it easy for all members to contribute any amount they choose — PeterScott
(iii) Honorary Life Members
In recognition of services to ringing a person may be nominated by the
General Committee for election as an Honorary Life Member. The
election of an Honorary Life Member must be approved by at least two
thirds of the Members present and voting at an Annual General
Meeting. Honorary Life Members shall be recognised as Practising
Members.
(iv) Non-Resident Life Members
A ringer not residing in the Association’s area may be elected as a Non–
Resident Life Member on payment of a single subscription equal to 75%
of the Practising Member Annual subscription.
(a) Non–Resident Life Members may be elected at a District meeting
or as authorised in Rule 11.
(b) A Practising Member whose subscription is not in arrears shall on
leaving the Association’s area have the option to become a Non-
Resident Life member without further payment. On return to the
Association’s area Practising Membership may be resumed on
payment of the appropriate subscription. Alternatively, they may
continue to be a Practising Member on payment of the Practising
Member annual subscription.
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