Criteria for Membership

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The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. regularly hosts orientation and information gathering sessions for men interested in membership with our organization.

Typically, prospective members are identified by a current member as a person who has the desire to provide their considerable talents and valuable time in aiding 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. Inc. to serve our community.

Attending an orientation and information session will offer the prospective member insight into the purpose and activities of 100 Black Men of Washington, D.C. Inc., and at this session, any and all questions can be voiced.

 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership Types

Active Member – A member who is actively involved with the programs of the chapter, serves on one or more committees and regularly attends meetings.

Supporting Member – A member who financially supports the chapter, but is currently unable to devote sufficient time to mentoring, tutoring and/or committee work. This form of membership is only granted by the executive committee of the chapter.

The Membership Process

In order to become a member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C., any interested person must be nominated by a current financial member of the Chapter. The nominating member must submit the name of the interested individual to the Membership Committee by the established deadline. The deadline will vary depending upon the timing of the orientation session.

After the individual names have been submitted to the membership chairperson, the chairperson will contact the prospective member via a phone call, and then follow-up letter informing them of their nomination. The letter also will provide information regarding the next orientation session.

Prospective Members will be required to do the following:

• Attend a membership orientation session. The date of the orientation session will be determined by the Membership Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee.
• Submit a completed application with an application deposit of $100.00 (refundable if not selected for membership).
• With the completed application, all prospective members must submit a background check verification form from their local law enforcement agency (military security clearances are not acceptable). Recognizing that the background check takes a considerable amount of time, applicants are encouraged to submit the completed background check during the interview process.
• All applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation; one letter must be from a current member of the 100 in good standing (financial member).
• All applicants will have an interview with before the Membership Committee. After the completion of the interview before the Membership Committee, the membership committee will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval of membership.
• All applicants must submit the remaining balance of the annual membership fee ($425.00) within 30 days of membership notification. If within this 30-day period the balance has not been received by the Chapter, the $100 deposit will be returned and offer of membership rescinded.
• Upon notification of membership, all prospective members will be required to complete 30 hours of in-service training before receiving membership cards and certificates. The training will consist of the following components:
  • 2 hours: New Member Orientation Session. This session will consist of the Executive Committee and the Membership Committee providing an overview of the Chapter’s activities and strategic plan
  • 8 hours: Committee Work Assignment. All new members will be assigned to a Committee and will be responsible for providing 8 hours of service to that Committee. The Committee Chairperson will be responsible for certifying that this requirement has been met.
  • 20 hours: In-Service Hours on a Committee. All new and current members will be required to dedicate at least 20 hours to a committee. The membership committee will work the Vice President of Operations and the respective committee chairs to determine their needs and determine an assignment schedule.
  • Upon completion of the 30 hours of in-service training, all new members will sign a membership pledge which will be placed into the official records of the membership files. The pledge is designed to provide a commitment from new members that will hold them accountable to the 100.
• New members will take the Membership Oath at a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors.
• The 30 hours of in-service training must be completed within the first 90 days of initial notification of membership.

Please note that “Supporting Members” are exempt from the above process and are only required to meet the following criteria:

• Payment of Annual Dues of a minimum of $600
• Participation in at least One Major Event
• Must Agree to Serve as a Resource for the Chapter

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Grounds for Terminating Membership

Any of the following activities or actions, whether committed individually or collectively, is grounds for immediate revocation of membership in The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC, Inc.

• Failure to remit the balance of membership dues, within the initial 30 days of notification of membership (new members).
• Failure to pay annual dues within the first 90 days of receipt of invoice from the Chapter.
• Failure to complete the mandatory in-service training within the first 90 days of membership (new members).
• Failure to attend at least one (1) Chapter meeting per quarter, unless properly notifying the Chapter Secretary.
• Failure to actively participate on at least one (1) standing or ad-hoc committee of the chapter within a calendar year of membership.

Commission of any of the above acts would be in violation of a Member’s duties as outlined in the Chapter Constitution.
Any act or behavior inconsistent with the guidelines, procedures, rules, etc. of the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC.
Process for Reinstating Membership

Once a member has become inactive or has had his membership status revoked, in order to be readmitted to the Chapter, the prospective member must complete the following:

• Submit a letter of recommendation from a current, financial member of the Chapter to.
• Submit a personal letter indicating why he desires and should be readmitted to the Chapter.
• Along with the personal letter, payment of the annual dues for that particular year (which will be refunded, in full, should the request for re-admittance be denied).